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August 19, 2025
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Kongsberg Wins Export for Aussie NSM Launchers

Kongsberg Defence Australia has secured its first overseas contracts for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and command-and-control consoles. A AU$50-million ($32-million) deal will see the company supply Australian-made launchers...

August 18, 2025
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LTAMDS Radar Marks Firsts in US Army Test

During a missile flight test, the US Army’s LTAMDS radar demonstrated new capabilities by detecting and engaging a surrogate target through the IBCS network. The trial marked its first...

August 15, 2025
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Taiwan Builds ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile

Taiwan is advancing a long-range cruise missile, termed a “carrier killer,” to bolster its naval defenses. Reports indicate the weapon could travel up to 1,000 kilometers, potentially covering significant...

August 14, 2025
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Raytheon Bags Navy SM-2 Upgrade Deal

The US Department of Defense has tasked Raytheon with a $258.7 million contract to develop and build the SM-2 Block IIICU surface-to-air missile. This effort, scheduled for completion in...

August 13, 2025
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US Firm Creates HQ-22 Air Defense Replica

Torch Technologies, a US defense contractor based in Alabama, is creating full-scale replicas of China’s HQ-22 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the US Air Force (USAF). The replicas won’t...

August 7, 2025
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US Could Field Mobile Anti-Ship Missiles During Joint Drills With Japan

The US is considering deploying NMESIS mobile anti-ship missiles in the Resolute Dragon 2025 exercise with Japan from September 11–25. The drills span Hokkaido, Okinawa, Kyushu, and Iwo Jima,...

August 7, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Develops C2 Prototype for US Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense

Lockheed Martin has built a C2 prototype for the US Golden Dome integrated air and missile defense network, modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome. Using its “Lighthouse” innovation hub in...

August 7, 2025
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US Army Initiates Major Revamp to Strengthen Integrated Air, Missile, and Space Defense

The US Army is restructuring to address threats from China and Russia, integrating AI, counter-space capabilities, and layered defense. Plans include new Patriot battalions, IFPC units, and C-UAS batteries,...

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

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace will provide remote weapon turrets for the US Marine Corps’ ACV-30 under a $118-million deal, potentially rising to $271.5 million. The contract covers 101 Protector...

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

Slovenia has ordered two additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Diehl Defence under the European Sky Shield Initiative. Following its January 2024 order, the new deal includes radars,...