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Dec- 2025 -

3 December

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office

US Names 1,000+ Golden Dome Partners in First Contracting Stage

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected 1,014 companies for the opening round of a massive contracting vehicle supporting the Pentagon’s future Golden Dome air and missile defense effort.

3 December

Jodesz Gavilan

US Seeks Autonomous Vehicles for Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher

The US Army is seeking companies to develop an autonomous vehicle capable of handling heavy payloads for its new CAML program.

3 December

Jodesz Gavilan

Hanwha Wins $480M Contract as South Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Production

South Korea has greenlit large‑scale production of the L-SAM after Hanwha Aerospace won a $480-million contract.

3 December

Servicemen guide in an unarmed practice GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb SDB munition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina

Bea Castañeda

What Is the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb? The Precision Glide Weapon Explained

This explainer breaks down how the GBU-39 SDB packs a precise, powerful punch for such a lightweight weapon.

2 December

Ronald Watkins

Japan Plans Procurement of New Anti-Landing Craft Missile Systems

Japan is preparing to acquire a new generation of coastal defense missile systems under its 2026 budget to protect its southwestern islands.

2 December

Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system

Jodesz Gavilan

Saab Secures $148M Order From Lithuania for Mobile Air Defense Systems

Saab has secured a third order from Lithuania for its MSHORAD system, reinforcing the nation’s air defense network.

2 December

The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) fires from a Lockheed Martin-built M270A2 and HIMARS during tests at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Martin Secures $52M Deal to Maintain HIMARS, MLRS

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $52-million contract to maintain, operate, and configure two rocket systems.

2 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel to Deploy ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense by End 2025

Israel's defense ministry announced on Monday the completion of a laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam," which will be deployed by the end of December.

1 December