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August 1, 2025
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MBDA hands over first shipment of Aster air-defense missiles to Italian forces

Italy has received its initial shipment of Aster 30 missiles from MBDA, enhancing its air defense capabilities. The advanced systems support rapid response to airborne threats and integrate into...

August 1, 2025
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US awards $8 billion in missile supply deals to Lockheed and Raytheon for allies

The US has awarded $8 billion in contracts to Lockheed and Raytheon for missile systems destined for foreign military sales. The move reinforces allied defense capabilities through sustained delivery...

July 31, 2025
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CA tech firm teams up with Lockheed on missile defense

Core Systems, based in California, has partnered with Lockheed Martin in its proposal for the Golden Dome missile defense program. Core will contribute ruggedized rack infrastructure to support the...

July 29, 2025
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Lockheed Martin is given a $2 billion US contract for THAAD interceptors.

Lockheed Martin has secured a $2-billion contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to manufacture Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, with production to be carried out across...

July 28, 2025
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With the acquisition of VL MICAs, Denmark brings back ground-based air defense.

Denmark has placed an order with MBDA France for two vehicle-mounted VL MICA air defense systems, with deliveries slated for mid-2026 and initial operational capability by year’s end. This...

July 28, 2025
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Elbit won a $260 million contract to provide DIRCM self-protection systems for the German Air Force’s fleet of A400M aircraft.

Elbit Systems Ltd. has secured a roughly $260 million, six-year contract from Airbus Defence and Space to equip the German Air Force’s A400M transport fleet with its J-MUSIC™ Directed...

July 24, 2025
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To combat fast craft and drone threats, MBDA updates the MISTRAL 3 missile.

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 air defense missile to effectively counter fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), a common naval threat. The improvements, validated in a Spanish live-fire test,...

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...