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B-2 Spirits Execute 37-Hour Global Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites with GBU-57 MOPs

Seven USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bombers flew a 37-hour global mission from Whiteman AFB, refueling mid-air, to strike Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites with 14 GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators. The operation also launched over 30 Tomahawk missiles from an Ohio-class submarine.

2025-06-22T09:24:39.131433-07:00

Reuters

Putin orders serial production of Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile

2025-06-23T06:39:21.298445-07:00

The War Zone

USAF Updates Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bombs as Iran Eyes Fordo Enrichment

2025-06-22T11:18:23.281802-07:00

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Anduril and Rheinmetall to Co-Develop Fury and Barracuda Autonomous Air Systems for Europe

2025-06-18T00:32:17.694803-07:00

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Lockheed’s LRDR Radar Achieves First Live ICBM Track in FTX-26a Test Lockheed Martin and the Missile Defense Agency successfully executed Flight Test Other-26a, during which the Long Range Discrimination Radar tracked a live intercontinental ballistic missile target at unprecedented range, validating next-generation discrimination capabilities for U.S. homeland defense.

2025-06-24T10:55:00.344190-07:00

Lockheed’s LRDR Radar Achieves First Live ICBM Track in FTX-26a Test

Shephard Media

Sweden to acquire IRIS-T medium-range air defense systems for $930 million Sweden will acquire IRIS-T medium-range air defense systems in a deal valued at $930 million. The purchase is part of Stockholm’s broader strategy to strengthen its air defense network and enhance its defence readiness amid growing regional tensions.

2025-06-24T03:43:13.595751-07:00

Sweden to acquire IRIS-T medium-range air defense systems for $930 million

asianmilitaryreview.com

JGSDF Debuts Ground-Launched Hypersonic Strike Missile at Fuji Firepower 2025 Japan’s Ground Self‐Defense Force showcased its first ground‐launched hypersonic strike missile during the annual Fuji Firepower 2025 live‐fire exercise. The system delivers rapid, long‐range precision strikes designed to bolster deterrence against territorial threats in the East China Sea.

2025-06-23T21:27:17.718680-07:00

JGSDF Debuts Ground-Launched Hypersonic Strike Missile at Fuji Firepower 2025

Reuters

Putin orders serial production of Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile President Vladimir Putin announced Russia has started serial production of the Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile after its first combat launch against Ukraine in November, citing strong performance. He said the system would be deployed in Belarus to counter Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory with Western-supplied missiles.

2025-06-23T06:39:21.298445-07:00

Putin orders serial production of Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile

SpaceNews.com

Pentagon Elevates Usability as Central Pillar for Golden Dome Missile Defense The Pentagon has declared operational usability the linchpin for the Golden Dome missile defense architecture’s success, pushing for intuitive interfaces and seamless system integration to overcome complexity and enhance field effectiveness.

2025-06-23T06:08:07.975840-07:00

Pentagon Elevates Usability as Central Pillar for Golden Dome Missile Defense

The War Zone

USAF Updates Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bombs as Iran Eyes Fordo Enrichment The US Air Force is modernizing its Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-buster bombs to enhance deep-strike capability against heavily fortified underground targets, spurred by Iran’s moves to resume significant uranium enrichment at its Fordo facility. Updated bomb variants aim to maintain deterrence in potential Iran contingencies.

2025-06-22T11:18:23.281802-07:00

USAF Updates Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bombs as Iran Eyes Fordo Enrichment

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B-2 Spirits Execute 37-Hour Global Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites with GBU-57 MOPs Seven USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bombers flew a 37-hour global mission from Whiteman AFB, refueling mid-air, to strike Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites with 14 GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators. The operation also launched over 30 Tomahawk missiles from an Ohio-class submarine.

2025-06-22T09:24:39.131433-07:00

B-2 Spirits Execute 37-Hour Global Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites with GBU-57 MOPs

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Raytheon and Diehl Defence agree to co-produce Stinger missiles in Europe Raytheon Missiles & Defense this week signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Diehl Defence to co-produce the FIM-92 Stinger short-range, anti-air missile on the continent, aiming to shore up European supply chains amid heightened security concerns.

2025-06-19T09:35:25.939531-07:00

Raytheon and Diehl Defence agree to co-produce Stinger missiles in Europe

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