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Iron Beam 450: Rafael Rolls Out Next-Gen Laser Weapon With Boosted Range

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has debuted its upgraded Iron Beam 450 laser system, showcasing a major enhancement in power and precision through a 450-millimeter aperture. Compared to the older...

Sweden Expands Use of BONUS Shells in New $62M Agreement With BAE

BAE Systems has announced a fresh order from Sweden’s military procurement agency to deliver more BONUS smart artillery rounds for the country’s armed forces. The contract, worth nearly $62...

June 13, 2025
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Russia, North Korea Join Forces for Domestic Drone Production

Russia is set to help North Korea begin manufacturing Shahed-series kamikaze drones, originally developed by Iran. These low-cost, high-impact drones have been central to Russia’s strike strategy in Ukraine,...

Raytheon’s AGM-181 Cruise Missile to Equip USAF Strategic Bombers

The US Air Force has disclosed the first image of its new AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear-capable weapon slated for use aboard the B-21 Raider and B-52 Stratofortress...

Sweden’s FMV Enters Maintenance Agreement with Millog for Armoured Fleet

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Finland’s Millog Oy have signed a new agreement for the maintenance of armoured vehicles. This contract is designed to strengthen Swedish-Finnish defence...

Israel’s Elbit Debuts New High-Definition Missile Defense Sensor for Aircraft

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems is unveiling the PAWS-2 HR, an advanced missile warning system, during the Paris Air Show from June 16 to 22. The upgrade aims to...

June 12, 2025
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F-35 Industry Access for Portugal Advanced Through New Lockheed Partnership

Lockheed Martin and Portugal’s AED Cluster have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore industrial participation in the F-35 program, even though Portugal has not opted to procure the...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Turkey Signs Historic Fighter Jet Export Deal With Indonesia

Ankara will supply 48 Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia in a newly signed agreement valued at $10 billion, Turkish President Erdogan announced. The fifth-generation aircraft, designed and manufactured by...

June 11, 2025
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New Product Launches

Estonia’s Milrem Unveils Counter-Drone THeMIS UGV in Jakarta

At Indo Defence 2025, Milrem Robotics introduced a new version of its tracked THeMIS combat UGV with added cargo capacity and upgraded weapons. Armed with the Valhalla-built Loki turret,...

Enhanced Type 12 Missile Launcher Makes First Public Appearance in Japan

The Japanese Army has unveiled its latest long-range Type 12 missile launcher at a large-scale firepower demonstration for the first time. Held at Higashi-Fuji, the event hosted about 4,000...