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August 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics to Build New Arleigh Burke Destroyer for US Navy

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has received a new contract to construct another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy. This latest addition raises the total number...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Land Platforms

Indra Establishes New Facility for Military Vehicle Manufacturing in Spain

Indra has acquired a large-scale manufacturing facility in Asturias, northern Spain, to expand its tactical vehicle production for European defense initiatives. The site was purchased from Duro Felguera, and...

August 1, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Battlefield Data Security Gets Boost With New Quantum-Ready Fog System

Forward Edge-AI is poised to receive a US patent for a cutting-edge fog computing system aimed at securing battlefield data, especially in environments with compromised or unstable networks. The...

July 31, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Aselsan Rolls Out Cutting-Edge Tactical Tech from Communications to Drone Defense

At IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey’s leading defense contractor Aselsan revealed an advanced suite of tactical systems aimed at countering evolving battlefield threats. The unveiling underscores Aselsan’s focus on...

July 31, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

California Firm Partners with Lockheed Martin on Golden Dome Missile Proposal

Core Systems is joining forces with Lockheed Martin in a strategic bid to contribute to the US Department of Defense’s Golden Dome missile defense program. The initiative is designed...

July 31, 2025
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Land Platforms

Leonardo Confirms $1.95B Acquisition of Iveco Defense

Leonardo, Italy’s leading defense and aerospace group, announced plans to purchase Iveco Defence for €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). Iveco Defence specializes in armored vehicles used across military and civilian...