air defense

L3Harris Signals Readiness to Challenge Lockheed for America’s ‘Golden Dome’

L3Harris is positioning itself for a major role in developing America’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system, potentially going head-to-head with Lockheed Martin and other industry heavyweights.

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US Army Launches Sweeping Overhaul to Bolster Integrated Air, Missile, and Space Defense

The US Army is undertaking a comprehensive modernization campaign to counter growing air and missile threats, driven by adversaries such as China and Russia who are rapidly advancing their space and strike capabilities.

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Ukrainian Troops Custom-Build Missile-Firing Robot to Hunt Down Russian Aircraft

Frontline soldiers from Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade have introduced a customized solution to hostile drones: a remote-controlled robot combining a man-portable air defense system with a compact unmanned ground vehicle.

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MDA Issues $151B Draft Proposal to Spearhead Golden Dome Homeland Shield Project

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has published a pre-solicitation paper for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, advancing the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” air and missile defense concept.

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From Comms to Counter-Drone: Aselsan Introduces ‘Next-Gen’ Tactical Systems

Turkish defense firm Aselsan has unveiled a new lineup of tactical systems at IDEF 2025, aiming to bridge critical gaps in modern threat defense.

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LIG Nex1 Defeats Rival Hanwha to Build S.Korea’s Next-Gen Air Defense Missile

LIG Nex1 has been selected over long-time rival Hanwha Systems to lead South Korea’s next-generation air defense program.

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Lithuania Ramps Up Drone Deployment, Strengthens Air Defense

Lithuania is beginning a systematic integration of unmanned aerial systems and enhancement of air defense capabilities across its armed forces. 

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US Approves $4.67B Sale of Air Defense System to Egypt

The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt.

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Raytheon Lands $51.9M Deal for Stinger Air-to-Air Launchers

The US Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded Raytheon a $51.9-million contract to produce and deliver Stinger air-to-air launchers.

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LIG Nex1 Opens Factory for Next-Gen Close-In Weapon System

South Korean firm LIG Nex1 has launched a new facility to expand advanced Close-In Weapon System (CIWS-II) manufacturing in support of the country’s air defense capabilities.

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