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June 23, 2025
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New Developments on the Barak MX System.

The BARAK MX is a multi-layered air defense system capable of countering various airborne threats, including fighter jets, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, rockets, and anti-ship missiles. It is already...

June 19, 2025
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NEODE Systems, an MBDA Start-Up, Lands Initial Contract.

NEODE Systems, a start-up launched by MBDA to advance digital and AI-based defense technologies, has landed its inaugural contract from France’s DGA on behalf of the French Army. Just...

June 16, 2025
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Hensoldt and Diehl Defence Expand Collaboration on Next-Gen Software-Based Air Defence Solutions

Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT used the Paris Air Show 2025 in Le Bourget to announce an expansion of their cooperation in ground-based air defence. The companies plan to deliver...

June 16, 2025
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MBDA Secures Deal to Design FULGUR Missile for Italy’s Ground Forces

At the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget (June 16-20, 2025), MBDA announced the signing of a development contract to deliver a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system to...

June 16, 2025
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Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile Capability Strengthened by Italy

The U.S. State Department has authorized a potential sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Italy, valued at approximately $211 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has...

June 16, 2025
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P&W Selected to Supply Affordable Mass Propulsion Systems for Leidos’ Small Cruise Missiles.

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, has signed a supply contract with Dynetics, a Leidos company, to provide TJ150 engines for Dynetics’ Small Cruise Missile project, Black Arrow. The...

June 16, 2025
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Stratolaunch Awards Ursa Major a $32.9M Contract for 16 Enhanced Hadley Engines Supporting Hypersonic Testing.

Ursa Major has been awarded a $32.9 million contract to supply 16 advanced Hadley H13 engines to Stratolaunch under a multi-year program. This latest partnership continues a track record...

June 13, 2025
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New US Air Force Cruise Missile for B-21, B-52 Revealed

The US Air Force has showcased its first concept image of the AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear cruise missile planned for deployment on both B-21 and B-52 bombers....

June 11, 2025
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Australia, US Seal Deal on Joint Missile Development and Industry Cooperation

Australia has signed an agreement with the US to jointly advance and maintain the Precision Strike Missile project. This formalizes deeper military-technical collaboration under a shared strategic umbrella in...

June 11, 2025
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Japan Reveals Advanced Type 12 Missile Launcher to Public for First Time

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces presented their enhanced Type 12 long-range missile launcher at the annual Fuji Firepower Exercise. Held in Shizuoka, the event invited thousands of students and...