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August 7, 2025
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US Considering Mobile Anti-Ship Missile Deployment for Japan Military Drill

The US military is considering deploying its Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) during next month’s Resolute Dragon joint exercise with Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force. The annual drills aim...

August 7, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Progresses US Golden Dome Defense via C2 Prototype Work

Lockheed Martin has created a command and control (C2) prototyping solution to help accelerate the development of the US government’s Golden Dome program — America’s version of Israel’s Iron...

August 7, 2025
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US Army Initiates Major Upgrade to Enhance Air, Missile, and Space Defense Network

The US Army has launched a large-scale modernization drive to counter emerging air and missile threats, particularly from China and Russia, whose space and long-range strike capabilities are advancing...

August 6, 2025
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Lockheed and Raytheon Vie for US Army’s New Autonomous Launcher Project

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have officially entered the race for the US Army’s Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program. Both companies confirmed their participation but remained tight-lipped about their...

August 5, 2025
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Slovenia Expands Air Defense With Additional IRIS-T SLM Units

Slovenia has ordered two more IRIS-T SLM fire units from Germany’s Diehl Defence under the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). This follows its initial purchase of one system in...

August 4, 2025
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Indian Company Teams Up With Elbit for New Multiple Rocket Launcher

India’s Nibe Limited has entered a strategic agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems to locally manufacture the Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) multiple rocket launcher (MRL). The collaboration includes...

August 1, 2025
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Northrop, USAF Complete First Test of Sentinel Missile’s Second-Stage Engine

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have successfully conducted the first qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. The trial took place...

August 1, 2025
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South Korea Deploys Upgraded Missile Shield System

South Korea has finalized the initial deployment of the second phase of its Cheongung-II air defense system, which is capable of intercepting both enemy aircraft and ballistic missiles. Building...

August 1, 2025
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Italy Receives Initial Aster Missiles Shipment From MBDA

MBDA has officially handed over the first batch of Aster air defense missiles to Italy under a €2-billion ($2.29 billion) contract signed in late 2022. The deal, which also...

August 1, 2025
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Lockheed and Raytheon Secure $8B Contract for Missile Deliveries to Allies

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin and Raytheon contracts worth nearly $7.8 billion to supply precision-guided munitions through foreign military sales to allied nations. Lockheed’s $4.29-billion share...