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July 19, 2025
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U.S. autonomous aircraft achieves high-speed HSMM test with extended range

Anduril Industries has successfully completed a key phase in the development of its Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV), following a series of rigorous flight tests held in May 2025....

July 17, 2025
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South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Unveils New Missiles Optimized for Swarm-Based Operations

In a move to elevate South Korea’s guided weapon systems, LIG Nex1 has launched two advanced modular missiles that fuse artificial intelligence, precision targeting, and scalable payload options into...

July 17, 2025
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Defense Firm Selected to Develop Command Center for Guam by Pentagon

The Pentagon has entrusted Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC — a consortium anchored by Guam’s own Core Tech — with the construction of a comprehensive missile defense command center on the...

July 15, 2025
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Raytheon Secures Biggest RAM Launcher Deal from Navy

The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX subsidiary Raytheon a $74 million contract to expand its arsenal of Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Launching Systems, in what is described as the...

July 4, 2025
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Lithuanian Forces Acquire GROM Systems to Reinforce Multi-Layered Protection

In a move to enhance regional defense capabilities, Lithuania has signed a €28 million agreement with Poland’s MESKO S.A. for the acquisition of GROM man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS)....

July 3, 2025
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India Finalizes K-5 Nuclear Missile Development to Boost Submarine Deterrence

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially completed development of the K-5 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), a nuclear-capable platform with an estimated operational range of 5,000 to...

July 1, 2025
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Rafael Secures $2.23 Billion Romanian Contract for V/SHORAD Systems

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has secured a major contract from Romania to supply its new V/SHORAD (Very Short and Short Range Air Defense) capability. The deal, worth approximately 1.9...

June 26, 2025
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Raytheon Teams With MELCO to Build Advanced SeaSparrow Missile in Japan

A $250 million contract between Raytheon and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) will allow Japan to produce the ESSM Block 2 missile under a licensed production arrangement. Raytheon is set...

June 25, 2025
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LIG Nex1 Tasked With Simulating Ballistic Missile Scenarios for Korea

LIG Nex1 has secured a contract from South Korea to build a next-generation counter-ballistic missile simulation platform, valued at 3.4 billion won ($24 million), with completion targeted by 2028....

June 13, 2025
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B-21 and B-52 to Receive New AGM-181 Nuclear Cruise Missile

The US Air Force has unveiled a visual concept of its AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear-capable system being developed for long-range deployment from B-21 and B-52 bombers. Raytheon...