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July 25, 2025
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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...

July 24, 2025
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MBDA Enhances MISTRAL 3 Missile to Counter Drones and Fast Boats

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile, enabling it to effectively neutralize fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), which pose a growing threat to naval vessels....

July 24, 2025
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Turkey Debuts First 800-Km Range Hypersonic Missile

Turkey has taken a significant leap in missile technology by unveiling the Tayfun Block-4, marking its official entry into the global hypersonic weapons arena. This advanced ballistic missile is...

July 24, 2025
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Czech Republic Places $189M Order With Saab for Mobile Air Defense

Saab has secured a contract valued at 1.8 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $189 million USD) from the Czech Republic to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system. This...

July 24, 2025
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Raytheon to Supply $51.9M in Stinger Launchers for Air-to-Air Missions

Raytheon has been awarded a contract worth $51.9 million by the US Marine Corps Systems Command for the production and delivery of Stinger air-to-air launchers. This agreement marks a...

July 23, 2025
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Switzerland Acquires Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Units

Switzerland has strengthened its defenses by acquiring five IRIS-T SLM air-defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, with a 660 million Swiss Franc ($832 million) credit...

July 22, 2025
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Bulgaria Cleared to Buy $620M Naval Strike Missile Defense System from US

The United States has cleared a proposed Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria valued at $620 million, aimed at enhancing the country’s coastal defense capabilities. The package includes a Naval...

July 22, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Secures $999M US Defense Contract for Missile Sustainment

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a substantial $999 million contract from the US Department of Defense to advance the production and long-term support of two key missile systems: the...

July 21, 2025
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Israel Ramps Up Missile Interceptor Output After Confrontation With Iran

Israel has awarded a new production contract to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for additional Arrow missile interceptors, a key component of its multi-layered air defense network. The Arrow system,...

July 20, 2025
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MV-22B aircraft enables quick HIMARS delivery in US-Australia drill

During the 2025 edition of Talisman Sabre, a cornerstone joint military exercise between the U.S. and Australian forces, a significant milestone was achieved in expeditionary logistics. U.S. Marines from...