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$151 Billion U.S. ‘Golden Dome’ Initiative Takes Aim at Hypersonic Missiles

The United States has embarked on an unprecedented missile defense program valued at $151 billion, named SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense), commonly referred to as the Golden...

$4.67B American Air Defense Export Approved for Egypt

On Thursday, U.S. authorities announced their approval for a major $4.67 billion military sale to Egypt, involving the advanced NASAMS air defense system and associated support services. Having been...

UAE’s Calidus Showcases Alheda-Equipped MATV 4×4 for Rapid Deployment

At a recent defense exhibition in Turkey, Calidus, a prominent UAE defense firm, unveiled the MATV004, a new variant of its 4×4 Multirole All-Terrain Vehicle equipped with two quadruple...

July 25, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Türkiye Marks Leap in Fighter Jet Exports With Indonesian KAAN Order

Türkiye has revealed a historic defense partnership with Indonesia involving the sale of 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets, a deal that represents the largest military export in the country’s...

July 25, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hürjet Trainer Jet Pact Bolsters Spain–Turkey Military Relations

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has entered into a formal collaboration with Airbus to export the Hürjet, Turkey’s homegrown trainer jet, to Spain. Revealed at a defense exhibition in Istanbul,...

July 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkish Firm Roketsan Reveals Combat-Ready Robotic Surveillance Dog

Roketsan, one of Turkey’s leading defense manufacturers, has launched a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) called KOZ, which is now ready for operational deployment. The platform features a dog-like...

Commander3 XL Drone Ordered by Pentagon From Canadian Manufacturer

Draganfly, a UAV manufacturer based in Saskatchewan, has secured a significant defense contract with the US Department of Defense for the supply of its Commander3 XL drones. The deal...

Ballistic Plate Sensors to Be Supplied to Soldiers by French Defense Firm

In a move to enhance troop protection, the French government has signed a contract with SilMach to develop shock-sensitive microsensors for military body armor. The 3-million-euro deal spans seven...

July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Australia Considered for Japan’s Upgraded Mogami Frigate Proposal

The Japanese government has pitched a modernized version of the Mogami-class frigate to Australia, highlighting its compatibility with US weapons and its potential to improve trilateral naval interoperability. Mitsubishi...

Raytheon Wins Contract for Air-to-Air Stinger Launcher Systems

The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted Raytheon under a $51.9 million agreement to supply Stinger missile launchers along with a suite of supporting services. These launchers will serve key...