Companies demonstrated, during an exercise in Texas, a solution that combines radar, artificial intelligence and weapons control to detect and neutralize small drones in simulated combat scenarios.
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Raytheon to sign multibillion-dollar contract to supply Patriot interceptors to Ukraine
Raytheon, a division of RTX, has announced the signing of a contract worth $3.7 billion to supply Patriot GEM-T interceptors to Ukraine, in another move to strengthen the country’s air defense amid the ongoing war.
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Japan advances with second Aegis super warship set to become the largest in its naval force
The vessel will be built by Japan Marine United in Yokohama and is expected to enter service in 2028; ships under the ASEV program will be the largest missile units in the history of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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France will deliver the new SAMP/T NG system to Ukraine to counter ballistic missiles
France is expected to supply Ukraine with the newest SAMP/T NG air defense system, a modernized version of the Franco-Italian complex designed to intercept advanced aerial threats, including ballistic missiles.
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Iran attacks Italian base in Iraq; about 300 troops were stationed at the facility
The attack occurred on Thursday night (12) and struck a facility where about 300 Italian troops train Kurdish forces.
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NATO uses SM-3 missile to shoot down Iranian projectile heading toward Turkey
A ballistic missile launched by Iran and heading toward Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO defense systems in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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North Korea Conducts Hypersonic Missile Launches in the Sea of Japan
On January 4, North Korea conducted hypersonic missile launch exercises carried out by a missile forces unit of the Korean People’s Army under the direct leadership of Kim Jong Un.
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Spain strikes $1.7 billion deal to buy 4 Patriot air defense systems
Spain has signed a $1.7 billion deal with Raytheon to purchase four Patriot air defense and missile defense systems through the foreign military sales model.
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U.S. Army prepares debut of Sentinel A4 radar to protect Washington D.C.
The United States Army plans the first full deployment of the new air defense radar Sentinel A4 in the National Capital Region, covering Washington, D.C.
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General Atomics promotes electromagnetic cannon for air and missile defense
General Atomics is promoting an electromagnetic cannon technology that was previously developed as part of the U.S. initiative to create the Golden Dome, a national air and missile defense network.
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Russia releases video of the naval air defense system “Pantsir-ME”
The Russian arms manufacturer Rostec has released a video showcasing the operation of the “Pantsir-ME” naval anti-aircraft missile and artillery system, developed by the High-Precision Complexes group and already integrated into Russian Navy vessels.
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United States Plans to Launch Missile Interceptor Satellite by 2028
The United States aims to launch the first missile interceptor satellite by 2028, as part of the ambitious continental defense system called Golden Dome.
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