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July 4, 2025
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To bolster its layered air defense network, the Lithuanian Army chooses Poland’s GROM portable missiles.

The Lithuanian deal for GROM MANPADS, which strengthen the idea of regional air defense, was won by Poland’s MESKO S.A. With a clear emphasis on short-range air defense capabilities,...

July 3, 2025
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India perfects the development of the K-5 nuclear ballistic missile in order to increase the range of its submarine attacks.

The K-5 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), a nuclear-capable system with an operational range of 5,000 to 6,000 kilometers, has been developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)....

July 1, 2025
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US business Vectrus and Iraq sign a $118 million deal to service the F-16 fleet.

“Vectrus Systems has a $118 million deal with Iraq to maintain its fleet of F-16 fighter planes. Under the US foreign military sales program, the agreement covers base operations,...

June 26, 2025
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Raytheon Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 will be manufactured in Japan by MELCO.

Raytheon has secured a $250 million agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed manufacturing of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 in Japan. The agreement falls...

June 25, 2025
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S. Korea’s Ballistic Missile Threat Simulation Will Be Developed by LIG Nex1

To bolster national defense preparedness, LIG Nex1 has secured a 3.4 billion won (around $24 million) deal to develop a counter-ballistic missile simulation system for South Korea. Expected to...

June 24, 2025
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Raytheon Secures $250 Million Contract from MELCO for Licensed Production of ESSM Block 2.

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has secured a $250 million contract with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the ESSM Block 2 missile. This Direct...

June 23, 2025
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Updates Regarding the Barak MX System.

The BARAK MX is a multi-layered air defense system capable of countering various airborne threats, including fighter jets, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, rockets, and anti-ship missiles. It is already...

June 19, 2025
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MBDA Start-Up NEODE Systems Secures Its First Contract.

NEODE Systems, a start-up launched by MBDA to advance digital and AI-based defense technologies, has landed its inaugural contract from France’s DGA on behalf of the French Army. Just...

June 16, 2025
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Diehl Defence and Hensoldt Strengthen Partnership to Develop Advanced Software-Defined Air Defence Systems

At this year’s Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France, Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT announced plans to strengthen their long-standing partnership in ground-based air defence. Building on their jointly...

June 16, 2025
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Italian Army Awards MBDA Contract to Develop FULGUR Very Short-Range Missile

MBDA has signed a development contract to supply the Italian Army with a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system. The announcement was made at the Paris Air Show, currently...