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August 1, 2025
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Northrop and USAF complete first test of Sentinel’s second-stage rocket motor

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force successfully completed the first qualification test of the Sentinel ICBM’s second-stage solid rocket motor. Conducted in Tennessee’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex, the...

August 1, 2025
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South Korea begins deployment of improved missile defense system

South Korea has completed initial deployment of the upgraded Cheongung-II air defense system. With a 40km range and improved radar, it now intercepts ballistic threats and aircraft alike. This...

August 1, 2025
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Italy receives initial Aster missile delivery from MBDA

MBDA has delivered the first batch of Aster 30 air defense missiles to Italy’s military. These missiles offer high-precision interception against aerial threats including cruise missiles and aircraft. The...

August 1, 2025
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Lockheed and Raytheon win $8B contracts to deliver allied missile systems

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have received nearly $8 billion to deliver Patriot and other missile systems to US allies. The multi-year contracts expand global supply of air defense solutions...

July 31, 2025
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California tech company joins Lockheed’s missile defense project

California’s Core Systems has joined Lockheed Martin to support its Golden Dome missile defense bid. Core will provide rugged rack infrastructure for the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), a...

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...