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August 19, 2025
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Aussie-Built NSM Launchers Gain Export Order

Kongsberg’s Australian subsidiary has won two export contracts worth nearly AU$80 million for NSM systems. Spain and Denmark will receive launchers under a AU$50-million deal, while Poland will acquire...

August 18, 2025
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US Army LTAMDS Radar Excels in Missile Test

The US Army’s LTAMDS radar achieved multiple firsts in a missile test at White Sands, detecting and engaging a target via the Integrated Battle Command System. It marked the...

August 15, 2025
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Taiwan’s New Anti-Carrier Missile Unveiled

Taiwan is pushing a homegrown long-range cruise missile intended to deter and counter broad naval threats. The weapon is expected to reach about 1,000 kilometers, potentially reaching areas housing...

August 14, 2025
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US Navy Awards Raytheon SM-2 Upgrade Job

The Pentagon has hired Raytheon to develop the SM-2 Block IIICU missile, an improved air-defense system worth $258.7 million. The missile is designed to stop modern threats like cruise...

August 13, 2025
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USAF Gets Mock Chinese HQ-22 for Training

The US is building mock versions of China’s HQ-22 air defense missile system for training. The replicas look and act like the real thing but can’t fire. They let...

August 7, 2025
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United States Considers Use of Mobile Anti-Ship Missiles During Military Drills With Japan

The 2025 Resolute Dragon exercise may feature the first NMESIS deployment in Japan by the US military. The drills will cover Japan’s northern and southern regions, focusing on island...

August 7, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Develops Prototype C2 for U.S. Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense

Lockheed Martin is advancing the US’s Golden Dome defense concept, leveraging combat-proven C2 technologies. The Virginia-based facility supports live and virtual tests, simulations, and wargames, focusing on countering ballistic,...

August 7, 2025
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U.S. Army Initiates Major Revamp to Enhance Unified Air, Missile, and Space Defense Capabilities

The Army’s modernization drive expands across air, missile, and space domains, creating a layered defense posture. New units, sensors, and AI tools will shape a 2040-ready force that’s agile,...

August 6, 2025
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US Army’s Autonomous Launcher Program Attracts Lockheed and Raytheon

Kongsberg won a contract valued at $118 million to supply remote turrets for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30 fleet, with the option to increase to $271.5...

August 5, 2025
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Slovenia Adds Two IRIS-T Systems Under European Air Defense Framework

Slovenia has expanded its air defense by ordering two more IRIS-T SLM units under Germany’s European Sky Shield Initiative. This follows its January 2024 order and includes radars, launchers,...