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September 7, 2025
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China Shows JL-3 SLBM With U.S. Strike Range

China has revealed its JL-3 SLBM to the public during a Victory Day parade in Beijing, confirming the system’s operational maturity after years of secrecy. The missile represents nearly...

September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Javelin Missile Pact Adds Brazil, Tunisia

The US Army has expanded its Javelin procurement under a $900.5-million contract, with Brazil and Tunisia joining as first-time buyers. This builds on a previous 2023 agreement with the...

September 4, 2025
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$9.8B Lockheed Pact Covers PAC-3 Production

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin its biggest PAC-3 MSE deal yet, worth $9.8 billion for 1,970 interceptors and related hardware. Production will scale sharply in 2025, with...

August 31, 2025
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Copenhagen Bolsters Air Defense with Initial U.S. Patriot PAC-3 MSE Delivery

The U.S. State Department has cleared a possible $8.5 billion arms sale to Denmark, covering Patriot PAC-3 MSE air defense systems with IBCS integration. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency...

August 30, 2025
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U.S. Greenlights $825 Million Missile Package for Ukraine

On Thursday, the U.S. government approved an $825 million deal to supply 3,350 ERAM air-launched missiles and associated systems to Ukraine. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed that...

August 30, 2025
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U.S. Secures $1.7B APKWS II Rocket Order to Strengthen Army & Navy Firepower

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems (Hudson, New Hampshire) a $1.743 billion contract to produce as many as 55,000 APKWS II...

August 27, 2025
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Iron Beam Laser Weapon Evolved Into Airborne Version by Elbit

Elbit Systems is set to take Israel’s Iron Beam airborne, creating a version of the laser system for use by the Israeli Air Force. Originally developed by Rafael as...

August 27, 2025
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India Showcases New Air Defense System Combining Missiles and Lasers

The DRDO has completed the maiden flight trial of India’s Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), a domestically developed shield that fuses missile systems with a directed-energy laser. Designed...

August 25, 2025
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Six Land Ceptor Missile Systems Bought by UK to Boost Air Defense

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded MBDA a £118M ($160M) contract for six Land Ceptor air defense missile launchers. The three-year deal includes 12 ammunition support vehicles, eight...

August 24, 2025
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Washington Clears Delivery of 3,350 ERAM Missiles to Ukraine With Extended 450 km Range

Washington has authorized the delivery of 3,350 ERAM (Extended Range Attack Munition) missiles to Ukraine, an arms package worth about $850 million (€780 million). Funded primarily by European partners,...