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July 29, 2025
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Financial Announcements

Lockheed Martin Secures $2B Contract for THAAD Interceptors from US

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2-billion contract to produce THAAD interceptors, following depletion of stockpiles during recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Work will...

July 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

VL MICA Purchase Marks Denmark’s Return to Ground-Based Air Defense Systems

To reestablish its ground-based air defense capabilities, Denmark has awarded MBDA France a contract to deliver two VL MICA systems, with delivery planned for mid-2026 and operational readiness expected...

July 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Awards Elbit $260M Contract for DIRCM Defense Systems on A400M Aircraft

Elbit Systems Ltd revealed that it has secured a $260 million contract from Airbus Defence and Space to deliver J-MUSIC™ DIRCM self-protection systems for integration on Germany’s A400M military...

July 26, 2025
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New Product Launches

U.S. Unveils $151B SHIELD Dome Initiative to Combat Hypersonic Missiles

The United States has initiated the $151 billion SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) program, also known as the Golden Dome, to create a layered missile defense system...

July 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Egypt to Acquire US Air Defense System in $4.67 Billion Deal

The United States has cleared a $4.67 billion deal to sell NASAMS air defense systems and support equipment to Egypt. NASAMS, widely used in Ukraine, enhances air threat detection...

July 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic Awards Saab $189M Contract for Mobile SHORAD Systems

The Czech Republic has placed a 1.8 billion SEK ($189 million) order with Saab for its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) solution, scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2030....

July 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon to Deliver Stinger Air-to-Air Launchers in $51.9M Deal

The US Marine Corps has awarded Raytheon a $51.9 million contract to supply Stinger air-to-air launchers and related support services for key air defense programs. Included in the deal...

July 24, 2025
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R&D

MISTRAL 3 Missile Gets Upgrade from MBDA for Drone and Small Craft Defense

MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 missile to counter the rising threat of fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), enhancing the defense of surface ships in close-range scenarios. The improved...

July 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

Turkey Reveals Its First Hypersonic Missile Capable of 800 Km Range

Marking a significant leap in missile technology, Turkey has revealed the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic ballistic missile, engineered for greater agility and survivability in contested airspace. This latest variant builds...

July 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Swiss Government Orders Five Units of IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Switzerland has procured five IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile systems. Germany’s arms procurement agency facilitated the deal by signing the agreement with...