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July 24, 2025
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Turkey Introduces Its First Hypersonic Missile with a Range of 800 Kilometers

Turkey has introduced the Tayfun Block-4, an advanced version of its short-range ballistic missile with hypersonic capabilities. Designed for high-speed maneuverability and enhanced penetration of air defenses, the missile...

July 24, 2025
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Czech Order for Mobile Short-Range Air Defense Worth $189M Secured by Saab

Saab has signed a 1.8 billion SEK ($189 million) deal to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system to the Czech Republic, with deliveries scheduled from 2028 to...

July 24, 2025
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For Stinger air-to-air launchers, Raytheon gets a $51.9 million contract.

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract to deliver Stinger missile launchers to the US Marine Corps. The equipment supports the Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) system and the...

July 23, 2025
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Five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems purchased by Switzerland

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Switzerland has purchased five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems. On behalf of the Swiss arms procurement agency, the German arms...

July 22, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Secures Nearly $1B Pentagon Contract for Missile Support

Lockheed Martin has landed a $999 million contract from the US Department of Defense to provide comprehensive lifecycle support for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and the Long-Range...

July 22, 2025
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Washington Approves $620M Coastal Defense Missile Deal with Bulgaria

The United States has approved a prospective $620 million Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria, encompassing a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and a range of supporting equipment. This...

July 21, 2025
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After a conflict with Iran, Israel Increases the Output of Missile Interceptors

Israel has signed a new agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries to produce more Arrow interceptors, following their extensive use during a 12-day conflict with Iran in June that reportedly...

July 19, 2025
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U.S. autonomous air vehicle achieves high-speed test success with 10x the range of Hellfire under the Army’s HSMM program.

Anduril Industries has successfully completed high-speed flight tests for its Barracuda-100M Autonomous Air Vehicle (AAV), part of the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. Conducted in May 2025,...

July 17, 2025
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The Pentagon hires a contractor to construct the command center for the Guam defense system.

The US Department of Defense awarded Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC a $295 million contract to build a missile defense command center in Guam, including fuel and power facilities. The center...

July 17, 2025
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LIG Nex1 of South Korea Introduces Modular Missiles for More Intelligent, Swarm-Ready Attacks

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 introduced modular missiles: a 250-lb multi-role missile for EW, strike, and ISR; and a 1,000-lb AI-guided missile for low-altitude, long-range land and sea attacks. These...