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October 14, 2025
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Oshkosh Showcases Autonomous Multi-Mission Fleet in Washington, D.C.

Oshkosh Defense has introduced its Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles (FMAV) during the Association of the US Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. The FMAV lineup—comprising...

October 13, 2025
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Britain delivers laser-guided surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine ahead of timetable

The UK government has supplied Ukraine with several hundred air defense missiles, completing the delivery five months ahead of schedule. This transfer forms part of a £1.6 billion ($2.13...

October 13, 2025
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Mitsubishi tapped by Japan to mass-manufacture sub-launched missile systems

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has commissioned Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to begin mass production of two advanced missile systems—an improved Type 12 surface-to-ship missile and a submarine-launched guided...

October 10, 2025
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India to Receive Air Defense Systems Under $465 Million UK Agreement

The United Kingdom has finalized a £350 million ($465 million) agreement with India for the supply of air defense missiles and launch systems. Under the contract, the Indian Army...

October 8, 2025
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Germany and Switzerland Advance Plans for Joint Patriot Air Defense Framework

Germany and Switzerland are exploring a joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system to enhance European security and operational interoperability. The initiative was discussed by German Defense Minister...

October 7, 2025
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Pyongyang Displays Homegrown Missile Defense Modeled on Russia’s Pantsir

North Korea has unveiled a new short-range air defense system that appears to borrow heavily from a familiar design template. Photos from the recent Defense Development 2025 exhibition reveal...

October 3, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Clinches $647M Deal for Trident II Missile Program Support

Lockheed Martin Space has secured a $647 million contract modification to continue production and sustainment of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile for the U.S. Navy. The agreement,...

October 3, 2025
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Raytheon Supplies 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile to the US

Raytheon has handed over the 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 to the U.S. Navy, marking a major milestone in the program. The Block 2 ESSM is a...

October 2, 2025
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Zeus Missiles Enhanced with AI for Smarter Strike Capability

Field AI will play a key role in keeping Zeus missile systems intelligent, connected, and mission-ready. Texas-based WebAI has partnered with Aeon Industries to embed the Field AI platform...

October 2, 2025
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South Korea Cleared for AGM-65G2 Maverick Missile Buy

South Korea is enhancing its strike capabilities following US State Department approval of a potential $34-million foreign military sale of AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical missiles manufactured by RTX. The sale...