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June 24, 2025
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Raytheon Signs $250M Agreement with MELCO for Licensed ESSM Block 2 Manufacturing.

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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Barak MX System: Recent Announcements.

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’s NEODE Systems Start-Up Signs Inaugural 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 Boost Cooperation on High-End Software-Controlled Air Defence Technology

During the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT agreed to strengthen their partnership in ground-based air defence. Building on their existing, rapidly deployable air...

June 16, 2025
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MBDA Chosen to Create FULGUR Missile System for the Italian Army

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA announced the signing of a development contract to deliver a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system for the Italian Army. As part...

June 16, 2025
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Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles Added to Italy’s Arsenal

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential arms sale to the Government of Italy for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related support, with an estimated value of...

June 16, 2025
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P&W to Provide Economical Propulsion Systems for Leidos’ Next-Generation Small Cruise Missiles.

Dynetics, a Leidos company, has selected Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, to supply TJ150 turbojet engines for its Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile program. The TJ150 is a...

June 16, 2025
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Ursa Major Contracted for $32.9 Million to Supply 16 Hadley Engine Upgrades for Stratolaunch Hypersonic Program.

Ursa Major has been awarded a $32.9 million contract to produce 16 advanced Hadley H13 engines for Stratolaunch. The long-term collaboration supports Stratolaunch’s expanding mission schedule and continues the...

June 13, 2025
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AGM-181 Nuclear Missile Revealed for B-21 Raider and B-52 Fleet

The US Air Force has publicly released the first rendering of the AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear cruise missile intended to equip the future B-21 Raider and the...

June 11, 2025
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US, Australia Sign Agreement to Jointly Develop Precision Strike Missiles

Australia and the US have signed a long-term cooperative framework to co-develop and sustain the Precision Strike Missile. This includes not only current system support but also innovation for...