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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...

June 10, 2025
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Germany to Acquire Joint Strike Missiles for F-35s in Norway-Led Purchase

A 6.5-billion kroner ($642 million) agreement will see Germany’s F-35 jets outfitted with Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missiles. Germany’s Parliament cleared the acquisition on June 4, making the country the...

June 6, 2025
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Raytheon, Northrop Trial Longer-Burning Rocket for Army’s New Air Defense Weapon

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have finished testing new rocket propulsion for the Army’s Next-Gen Short-Range Interceptor, meant to succeed the Stinger missile. These rocket motors incorporate Highly Loaded Grain...

June 6, 2025
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Latvia Taps German Partner to Deliver Israeli Spike Missile Systems

The Latvian defense ministry has ordered Israeli-made Spike anti-tank weapons for the army and national guard forces. The €81-million ($92.6 million) agreement includes support hardware and ammunition, with quantities...