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United States Rolls Out $151B SHIELD Golden Dome Missile Defense Program

The United States government has announced the launch of a groundbreaking $151 billion missile defense program called SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense), also informally known as the...

Turkey Commits to Local Air Defense Destroyer and Patrol Boats

Turkey’s state-owned shipbuilding company ASFAT has won contracts to construct the nation’s first domestically developed air defense destroyer, the TF-2000, as well as four additional offshore patrol vessels. The...

July 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Australia, UK Ink 50-Year Pact for Up to 20 AUKUS Nuclear Subs

The governments of Australia and the United Kingdom have formalized their commitment to a long-term defense partnership by signing the landmark Geelong Treaty, a 50-year agreement focused on the...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Expands F-35 Fleet With 11 Additional Fighter Jets

Belgium has confirmed the purchase of 11 additional F-35 fighter jets as part of its broader defense modernization plan. The acquisition, announced by Defence Minister Theo Francken, is estimated...

July 24, 2025
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Northrop to Support Production of Japan’s Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $140.8-million contract by the US Department of Defense to support the production of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan. The contract is...

July 24, 2025
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Indonesia Strengthens Cybersecurity Partnership With Singapore’s Military

Indonesia and Singapore are deepening their defense ties with an emphasis on cybersecurity collaboration, as Jakarta looks to benefit from Singapore’s advanced military cyber capabilities. The talks reflect Indonesia’s...