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July 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Secures $260 Million Deal to Equip Germany’s A400M Fleet with DIRCM Self-Protection Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd has announced a contract award valued at approximately $260 million from Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) to supply its J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM)...

July 26, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

America Kicks Off Massive $151 Billion Project to Defend Against Hypersonic Threats

Washington has unveiled a historic $151 billion initiative dubbed SHIELD, short for Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense. Nicknamed the Golden Dome, the program seeks to establish a multi-tiered...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Washington Greenlights $4.67B Air Defense Sale to Egypt

The U.S. State Department has approved a $4.67 billion NASAMS air defense system sale to Egypt, aimed at enhancing Cairo’s ability to detect and counter diverse air threats. The...

July 24, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Turkey Debuts First-Ever Hypersonic Missile With 800-Kilometer Range

Turkey has made its entry into the global hypersonic weapons race with the introduction of the Tayfun Block-4, a high-speed ballistic missile designed for superior maneuverability and enhanced resilience...

July 24, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Saab Awarded $189 Million Deal for Czech Mobile Air Defense Systems

Saab has secured a contract worth 1.8 billion Swedish kronor ($189 million) from the Czech Republic to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, with deliveries planned between...

July 24, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Signs $51.9 Million Contract for Air-Launched Stinger Systems

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract by the US Marine Corps Systems Command to produce and deliver Stinger air-to-air launchers. The agreement also covers support equipment, operator...

July 24, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

MBDA Enhances MISTRAL 3 Missile to Counter Drones and Fast Attack Vessels

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile to effectively engage and destroy fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), a growing threat to naval vessels. The company...

July 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Switzerland Acquires Five IRIS-T SLM Surface-to-Air Defense Systems

Switzerland has acquired five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems as part of its participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative. The contract was signed by Germany’s arms procurement...

July 22, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Approves $620 Million Sale of Naval Strike Missile System to Bulgaria

The United States has approved a potential $620 million Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria for a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and associated equipment. Spanning up to five...

July 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin Secures $999 Million U.S. Contract for Missile Support Services

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $999 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to support the production and maintenance of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and...