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September 9, 2025
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Israeli Apaches Get New Missile Shield

Israel has selected BIRD Aerosystems to equip its Apache attack helicopter fleet with an advanced Miniature Directional Infrared Countermeasure (µDIRCM) system, strengthening protection against modern infrared-guided missile threats. The...

June 24, 2025
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Raytheon Receives $250 Million Contract from MELCO to Produce ESSM Block 2 Under License.

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has secured a $250 million contract with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the ESSM Block 2 missile. This Direct...

June 23, 2025
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Barak MX System Announcements Released.

The BARAK MX is an advanced multi-layered air defence system designed to protect military installations, strategic infrastructure and other critical assets against a wide range of airborne threats. Developed...

June 19, 2025
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MBDA-Backed NEODE Systems Wins First-Ever Contract.

NEODE Systems, a start-up launched by MBDA to advance digital and AI-based defense technologies, has landed its inaugural contract from France’s DGA on behalf of the French Army. Just...

June 16, 2025
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Diehl and Hensoldt Join Forces to Create Cutting-Edge Software-Defined Air Defence Systems

At the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT announced plans to deepen their collaboration in the area of ground-based air defence. Drawing on existing,...

June 16, 2025
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MBDA to Develop FULGUR Very Short-Range Missile Under Italian Army Contract

MBDA has secured a new development contract to supply the Italian Army with a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system, announced during the ongoing Paris Air Show (June 16-20,...

June 16, 2025
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Italy Enhances Air Power with Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $211 million Foreign Military Sale to Italy for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency...

June 16, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney to Support Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile Program with Low-Cost Propulsion Technology.

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company, has secured a contract from Dynetics, a Leidos subsidiary, to deliver TJ150 turbojet engines for integration with the Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile....

June 16, 2025
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Ursa Major to Deliver 16 Upgraded Hadley Engines Under $32.9 Million Deal for Stratolaunch Hypersonic Trials.

Stratolaunch has awarded Ursa Major a $32.9 million contract to deliver 16 enhanced Hadley H13 engines as part of a long-term collaboration supporting their growing flight schedule. The new...