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July 29, 2025
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The US government gave Lockheed Martin a $2 billion deal for THAAD interceptors.

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2-billion contract to produce additional Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors. The work, spanning sites in Dallas, Sunnyvale,...

July 28, 2025
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VL MICA acquisition restores ground-based air defense in Denmark.

Denmark has signed a contract with MBDA France for the delivery of two VL (vertically launched) MICA air defense systems, with deliveries set to begin in mid-2026 and initial...

July 28, 2025
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Elbit received a $260 million contract to provide Germany’s A400M aircraft fleet with DIRCM self-protection systems.

Elbit Systems has secured a $260-million contract from Airbus Defence and Space to equip German Air Force A400M transport aircraft with its J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems....

July 24, 2025
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The MISTRAL 3 missile has been upgraded by MBDA to address the threat posed by drones and speedboats.

MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile to counter fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), enhancing protection for naval vessels. The improvement, confirmed after a qualification...

July 24, 2025
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First Hypersonic Missile with 800 km Range Debuted by Turkey

Turkey has introduced the Tayfun Block-4, a hypersonic ballistic missile with high maneuverability and enhanced survivability against modern air defenses. The missile is an advanced version of the original...

July 24, 2025
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Czech Republic places $189 million order with Saab for mobile short-range air defense

Saab has secured a 1.8 billion SEK ($189 million) contract to provide its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system to the Czech Republic. Deliveries between 2028 and 2030 will...

July 24, 2025
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Raytheon secures $51.9 million contract for Stinger air-to-air launchers

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract by the US Marine Corps Systems Command to deliver Stinger missile launchers and support equipment. The contract supports the Ground Based...

July 23, 2025
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Five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems are purchased by Switzerland.

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Switzerland has acquired five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems. On behalf of the Swiss arms acquisition authority, the German arms...

July 22, 2025
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$999 Million DoD Agreement Awarded to Lockheed for Cruise and Anti-Ship Missile Services

In a significant boost to its missile division, Lockheed Martin has secured a $999 million indefinite-delivery contract to provide end-to-end support for the JASSM and LRASM weapons systems for...

July 22, 2025
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Bulgaria Secures US Green Light for $620 Million Naval Missile Package

Bulgaria has received approval from Washington for a major $620 million military purchase involving the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and associated technologies. This arrangement, structured to span...