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August 30, 2025
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US Clears $825M Missile Package for Ukraine

The United States has approved an $825 million sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles to Ukraine, with financial backing from Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway,...

August 30, 2025
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US Buys $1.7B APKWS II Rockets for Army, Navy

The Pentagon has awarded BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems a $1.743 billion contract to deliver up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) rockets....

August 27, 2025
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Elbit Tests Airborne Version of Iron Beam Laser

Taiwan reportedly plans to construct more than 1,300 Kuai Chi-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). These autonomous platforms are expected to bolster coastal and maritime defense, focusing on swarm tactics,...

August 27, 2025
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India Unveils Missile-Laser Hybrid Air Defense

India’s DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), a cutting-edge platform combining missiles and high-energy lasers to counter aerial threats. The...

August 25, 2025
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UK Orders Six Land Ceptor Missile Launchers

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a £118 million ($160 million) contract with MBDA to procure six Land Ceptor air defense missile launchers. This three-year agreement includes...

August 24, 2025
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US Clears 3,350 ERAM Missiles for Ukraine

The US has approved the transfer of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) guided missiles to Ukraine, a deal worth $850 million funded mainly by European allies. Deliveries will...

August 23, 2025
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UK Expands Sky Sabre With £118M Land Ceptor Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £118 million contract with MBDA for six Land Ceptor launchers, strengthening Britain’s Sky Sabre air defense network. The deal secures around...

August 21, 2025
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US OKs 160 Javelin Missiles Sale to Australia

The US has approved a $97.3M deal for Australia to procure 161 Javelin LWCLU launchers, training systems, and support equipment. Lighter and more advanced than prior units, these launchers...

August 20, 2025
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X-Bow, Army Fund $13.9M GMLRS Rocket Motor

New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems and the U.S. Army are jointly investing $13.9 million to develop a new solid rocket motor for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). The...

August 20, 2025
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Raytheon, Diehl to Co-Produce Stinger Parts

US firm Raytheon and Germany’s Diehl Defence will jointly produce key Stinger missile components in Europe. The MANPADS, out of production for 20 years, saw renewed demand due to...