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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,...

August 4, 2025
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Indian Company Collaborates With Elbit to Deliver Modern Rocket Launchers

India’s Nibe Limited and Israel’s Elbit Systems will jointly produce the PULS multiple rocket launcher (MRL) in India. This marks the first international MRL to be built in the...