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October 16, 2025
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Boeing Wins $2.7B Deal for Patriot PAC-3 Missile Seekers

Boeing has secured two U.S. Department of Defense contracts valued at a combined $2.7 billion to produce and deliver advanced seekers for the Patriot PAC-3 missile family. The deal...

October 14, 2025
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Oshkosh Unveils Autonomous Vehicle Fleet

Oshkosh Defense has revealed its Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles (FMAV) at the AUSA 2025 expo in Washington, showcasing a portfolio of robotic platforms for future battlefields. The series...

October 13, 2025
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UK Delivers Laser-Guided Missiles Early to Ukraine

The UK has accelerated deliveries of a substantial consignment of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs), commonly called Martlet, to Ukraine — arriving roughly five months ahead of schedule. This shipment...

October 13, 2025
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Japan Orders Mitsubishi to Mass-Produce Sub Missile

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries two major production contracts aimed at boosting the nation’s long-range strike and anti-ship capabilities in response to mounting regional security...

October 10, 2025
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UK, India Ink $465M Air Defense Missile Deal

The UK has signed a $465-million contract to supply India with Lightweight Multirole Missiles and launchers. The missiles, manufactured in Belfast, are suitable for air, land, and naval use,...

October 8, 2025
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Germany, Swiss Plan Joint Patriot Defense

Germany and Switzerland are exploring coordinated procurement of the Patriot missile defense system to enhance interoperability and fortify European air defense capabilities. Discussions between German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius...

October 7, 2025
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North Korea Displays Pantsir-Based Missile Defense

North Korea has introduced what appears to be a new short-range air defense system, prominently displayed during the Defense Development 2025 showcase. Observers quickly noted the design’s resemblance to...

October 3, 2025
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Lockheed Wins $647M Trident II Support Deal

Production and sustainment of a long-serving sea-based nuclear missile system will continue under a newly awarded contract modification, underscoring its importance to both the US and UK deterrence posture....

October 3, 2025
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Raytheon Ships 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile

The US Navy has taken delivery of its 500th advanced ship-defense missile, marking a major achievement for an international development program. Compared to earlier models, the weapon incorporates improved...

October 2, 2025
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Zeus Missiles Gain Adaptive AI Targeting

Multiple nations are advancing defense capabilities through AI, missile, and naval system enhancements. A modular autonomous missile system now incorporates AI software that manages updates across deployed units, improving...