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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...

June 11, 2025
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Australia Joins US in Producing Advanced Long-Range Missiles

A new memorandum of understanding enables joint efforts by Australia and the United States on the PrSM program. This move allows shared development and ensures compatibility of missile systems...

June 11, 2025
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Japan Rolls Out Long-Range Type 12 Missile Launcher During Public Drill

For the first time, Japan has displayed its enhanced Type 12 missile launcher vehicle during its largest live-fire military exercise. Approximately 4,000 high school students and parents gathered at...

June 10, 2025
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Germany Moves Ahead With Joint Strike Missile Buy for F-35s via Norway

Germany is acquiring the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35s in a $642 million agreement approved by Parliament on June 4. This makes Germany the fifth user of the...

June 6, 2025
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Raytheon, Northrop Validate NGSRI Propulsion System in New Rocket Motor Tests

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have demonstrated the next-level rocket motors for the Army’s upcoming short-range interceptor, the NGSRI, intended to take over from the Stinger. Equipped with Highly Loaded...

June 6, 2025
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Latvia Secures Spike Missile Package in €81M Deal With EuroSpike

Latvia has concluded a procurement deal for Spike missile systems, developed by Israel and sourced via German industry. Valued at €81 million ($92.6 million), the order includes unspecified weapons,...

June 5, 2025
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Germany Commits to Ukraine With $2.5B IRIS-T Missile System Contract

Germany has signed off on a massive 2.2 billion-euro deal with Diehl Defence to deliver four IRIS-T surface-to-air systems to Ukraine, enhancing Kyiv’s layered air defense strategy. The systems...