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Israel Signs Big Rafael Deal for Iron Dome Missiles

Israel has finalized a multibillion-dollar agreement with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to rapidly scale production of Iron Dome interceptors, reinforcing the country’s frontline air-defense capabilities amid persistent rocket, drone,...

November 25, 2025
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Collins Opens New Dutch F-35, CH-47F Avionics Hub

Collins Aerospace has joined forces with the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) to establish a new military avionics service center designed to strengthen support for European F-35...

November 24, 2025
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Northrop, MBDA Team Up to Strengthen Germany’s Air Defense

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have launched a new partnership aimed at strengthening Germany’s integrated air and missile defense architecture. Announced during the Berlin Security Conference, the collaboration seeks to...

November 24, 2025
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Raytheon-Rafael JV Gets $1.25B Deal for Israel’s Tamir

Raytheon and Rafael’s joint venture R2S has secured a major $1.25-billion contract to deliver Tamir surface-to-air missiles to Israel, including missile kits and essential test equipment. The award coincides...

November 24, 2025
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Germany Shows New Leopard 2A8 and Updated PzH 2000 A4

Germany has officially rolled out its newest Leopard 2A8 main battle tank and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 self-propelled howitzer, marking a major step forward in the country’s accelerated defense modernization...

November 24, 2025
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Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8, Its First New Tank in Years

Germany has unveiled its first entirely new main battle tank in more than 30 years, marking a major milestone for the Bundeswehr’s modernization efforts. The new Leopard 2A8 is...

November 24, 2025
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Denmark Buys 44 Additional CV90 IFVs From BAE

Denmark has expanded its investment in modern armored vehicles with a new order for 44 additional CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from BAE Systems. The purchase builds on...

November 24, 2025
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California Firms Use AI to Boost Night Security at Bases

California tech firms Picogrid and Deepnight are joining forces to advance military base protection with a new generation of AI-powered night-vision technology. The companies aim to integrate enhanced low-light...

November 24, 2025
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Vectrus Wins $252M USAF Contract to Support Iraq’s F-16 Fleet

The US Air Force has awarded Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a new contract valued at approximately $252 million to continue supporting Iraq’s fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The deal follows...

November 21, 2025
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US firm deploys new acoustic tech to stop drones

Fractal Antenna Systems has unveiled JERECHO, a next-generation acoustic array platform designed to transform sound into a powerful battlefield tool. The innovative system leverages controlled acoustic energy to detect,...