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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,...

August 23, 2025
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UK Secures £118m Deal to Boost Sky Sabre With Additional MBDA Land Ceptor Units

The UK has signed a £118 million contract with MBDA for the supply of six Land Ceptor air defence launchers, the Ministry of Defence confirmed. The procurement is intended...

August 22, 2025
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Taiwan Investigates Patriot PAC-2 Missile Explosion During Exercise

Taiwan Probes Patriot PAC-2 Missile Explosion During Live Drill Taiwan’s military has launched an investigation into the reported explosion of a Patriot PAC-2 missile during its annual precision munitions...

August 22, 2025
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Northrop’s ATHENA Progresses in Advanced Threat Detection Program

US Army Advances Northrop’s ATHENA Sensor to Next Phase of Threat Detection Program The US Army has approved Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA missile warning sensor for Phase II of the...

August 21, 2025
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Australia to Acquire 160 Javelin Anti-Tank Weapons from US

US Clears $97.3M Javelin Launcher Sale to Australia The US State Department has approved a potential $97.3 million foreign military sale of more than 150 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch...

August 20, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Army, X-Bow Partner on $13.9M Project for Next-Gen Rocket Motor

X-Bow Systems and US Army Launch $13.9M GMLRS Rocket Motor Project New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems and the US Army are jointly investing $13.9 million to design, build, and test...