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Lockheed Martin Promises Rapid Response to German Request for Typhon Multimission Missile Launchers

Lockheed Martin has pledged to swiftly deliver its Typhon multifunction launcher to Germany following a formal request, aiming to fire over a dozen missile types from a single platform. The commitment highlights U.S. defense contractors’ drive to expand in Europe amid surging munitions demand.

2025-07-27T22:05:36.546860-07:00

Reuters

L3Harris to Expand Arkansas Solid Rocket Motor Production Sixfold with $500M Investment

2025-07-17T10:52:15.120844-07:00

Breaking Defense

Northrop Grumman Resumes Sentinel ICBM Silo Work, Seeks Accelerated B-21 Production

2025-07-22T13:15:36.627612-07:00

The War Zone

Russia Deploys New R-77M Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile in Ukraine

2025-07-25T10:21:14.847888-07:00

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Associated Press

Putin announces serial production of new hypersonic missile, slated for Belarus deployment President Vladimir Putin confirmed that Russia has begun serial production of its newest intermediate-range hypersonic missile following preliminary combat trials. He said the system will soon be stationed in Belarus to bolster defenses against Ukrainian and Western-supplied strikes.

2025-08-01T06:09:00.130721-07:00

Putin announces serial production of new hypersonic missile, slated for Belarus deployment

Aviation Week

Edge Group Hits 75% Development Milestone on SkyKnight SRAD, Accelerates Cruise Missile Push Emirati defence contractor Edge Group says it has completed 75% of development on its SkyKnight short-range air defence system, moving it closer to initial trials. The company is also advancing plans for an indigenous cruise missile to broaden its strategic weapons portfolio.

2025-08-01T01:19:43.735486-07:00

Edge Group Hits 75% Development Milestone on SkyKnight SRAD, Accelerates Cruise Missile Push

Shephard Media

MBDA Delivers First ASTER Missiles Under Accelerated Production Program MBDA delivered the first batch of ASTER surface-to-air missiles through OCCAR less than two and a half years after the joint order. This marks the kickoff of measures to halve ASTER production lead-times by 2026.

2025-07-31T06:11:03.618522-07:00

MBDA Delivers First ASTER Missiles Under Accelerated Production Program

TechCrunch

Golden Dome’s Startup Appeal Tempered by Incumbent Dynamics The Golden Dome space-based missile defense initiative has been pitched as a prime entry point for Silicon Valley startups. However, the program’s reliance on established defense contractors and complex integration requirements could limit new entrants’ market access and margins.

2025-07-29T08:04:39.094833-07:00

Golden Dome’s Startup Appeal Tempered by Incumbent Dynamics

Breaking Defense

USAF Seeks $300K Fighter-Carried Cruise Missile with 2025 Deliveries The US Air Force has issued an RFI for an affordable air-launched cruise missile that can be integrated on existing fighter aircraft, targeting a unit cost of $300,000 and initial deliveries in 2025. The move aims to rapidly field low-cost long-range strike capability.

2025-07-28T23:35:38.072428-07:00

USAF Seeks $300K Fighter-Carried Cruise Missile with 2025 Deliveries

DefenseNews.com

Lockheed Martin Promises Rapid Response to German Request for Typhon Multimission Missile Launchers Lockheed Martin has pledged to swiftly deliver its Typhon multifunction launcher to Germany following a formal request, aiming to fire over a dozen missile types from a single platform. The commitment highlights U.S. defense contractors’ drive to expand in Europe amid surging munitions demand.

2025-07-27T22:05:36.546860-07:00

Lockheed Martin Promises Rapid Response to German Request for Typhon Multimission Missile Launchers

The War Zone

Russia Deploys New R-77M Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile in Ukraine Russia appears to have deployed its newest long-range air-to-air missile, the R-77M (Izdelie 180/K-77M), in combat over Ukraine. The modernized Adder variant features a two-mode propulsion system, enhanced aerodynamic controls and a new active radar seeker.

2025-07-25T10:21:14.847888-07:00

Russia Deploys New R-77M Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile in Ukraine

Seapower Magazine

Boeing’s Redesigned Harpoon Missile Excels in Live-Fire Test Boeing’s updated Harpoon anti-ship missile completed a recent test mission, showcasing enhanced range, guidance precision and lethality. The successful trial underlines Boeing’s push to modernize legacy cruise missiles amid rising demand for advanced maritime strike capabilities.

2025-07-24T12:41:55.183996-07:00

Boeing’s Redesigned Harpoon Missile Excels in Live-Fire Test

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