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June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rafael Launches Iron Beam 450 With Extended Targeting Range and Accuracy

Rafael has launched the Iron Beam 450, the latest generation of its high-energy laser defense platform, now incorporating a 450mm beam director for greater performance. This new beam director...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

BAE Systems to Deliver More BONUS Munitions to Swedish Military in $62M Deal

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has placed an order with BAE Systems for additional 155mm BONUS precision-guided rounds. These munitions are used by the Swedish Armed Forces for targeted...

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Russia to Assist North Korean Manufacturing of Iranian Kamikaze Drones

Russia is reportedly facilitating North Korea’s efforts to produce Iranian-made Shahed drones within its own territory. The Shahed-136, notorious for its use in Ukraine, is a loitering munition capable...

June 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Elbit Introduces PAWS-2 HR Missile Alert System With High-Resolution IR Sensor

Elbit Systems is preparing to launch its newest infrared missile warning system, the PAWS-2 (HR), at the 2025 Paris Air Show, taking place from June 16 to 22. The...

June 13, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

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 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Portugal Signs F-35 Industry Deal With Lockheed Martin Despite No Acquisition Plan

Lockheed Martin has entered into a cooperation agreement with AED Cluster Portugal to assess how Portuguese companies can integrate into the global supply chain of the F-35 Lightning II...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Indonesia to Receive 48 Turkish Kaan Fighter Jets Under $10B Deal

President Erdogan has announced a major defense export agreement with Indonesia for the delivery of 48 Turkish-made fighter jets. The deal, worth $10 billion, includes the production and handover...

June 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Adds 4 More SPY-6 Radars in Latest $646M Deal With Raytheon

Raytheon Technologies has signed a $646-million deal with the US Navy to supply four more SPY-6(V) radar systems. With previous contracts included, this increases the total number of radars...

June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin to Oversee C-5M Super Galaxy Avionics Upgrade

Lockheed Martin has secured a $56-million deal from the Pentagon to maintain and support the US Air Force’s C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. The funding contributes to an overarching modernization...

US Army Orders More METs From Oshkosh in $27.6M Deal

The US Army has placed a $27.6-million order with Oshkosh Defense for 55 Medium Equipment Trailers to improve transport capacity. This contract is part of a long-term deal allowing...