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14 April

US ‘Golden Shield’ Takes Form in First Exercise With Micro-Missile Interceptors

The US’ “Golden Shield” concept is beginning to take shape through its first live exercise with micro-missile interceptors for counter-drone defense.

13 April

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

German Defense Giant Rheinmetall Expands Into Cruise Missiles

Rheinmetall said Monday that it would start making cruise missiles for the first time as it announced a partnership with Dutch firm Destinus.

10 April

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Hellhound S3 Packs Anti-Tank Firepower Into a Soldier’s Rucksack

US warfighters could soon engage tanks and other armored targets with a new effector designed to be carried inside their rucksacks.

10 April

Americas

Captured at launch in Mojave, California, this early test vehicle flight was conducted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Dillon Pierce as part of his doctoral dissertation research to validate core autopilot controller functionality and demonstrate the rapid, iterative development approach later reflected in the Naval Postgraduate School, Office of Naval Research sponsored Tactical Missile Innovation Challenge. (Courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Anduril Wins US Navy Prize for Accelerated Missile Development

The US Naval Postgraduate School and the Office of Naval Research have awarded Anduril Industries the Tactical Missile Innovation Prize, recognizing its approach to accelerating tactical missile development.

9 April

Africa

Rojoef Manuel

Nigeria Moves Toward Regional Leadership in Military Industry With New Deal

State-owned Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with EIB Group to expand the country’s defense manufacturing capabilities.

8 April

Americas

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo following the completion of a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station certification course at Cellina Meduna Range, Italy, March 26, 2025. The course certified 10 Airmen from the 39th SFS on the CROWS, expanding base defense capabilities in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

Rojoef Manuel

US Base in Turkey Boosts Defense With CROWS Squad Certification

The US Air Force has certified personnel at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, expanding the pool of qualified operators for installation security.

8 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha Moves to Absorb Poongsan Ammo Division

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Group has submitted a bid to acquire the ammunition business of Seodaemun-gu-based Poongsan Corporation.

8 April

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A ‘Patriot’ Under $1M: Ukraine Builds New Low-Cost Defense System

A Ukrainian firm has begun efforts to develop a new defense solution it describes as a low-cost alternative to the American “Patriot” system.

7 April

Americas

The StormBreaker smart weapon is a network enabled air-to-surface munition that can engage moving targets in all weather conditions using its multi-effects warhead and tri-mode seeker.

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Secures $708M StormBreaker Smart Bomb Order From US

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $708.9-million contract for the production of StormBreaker small diameter bombs.

6 April

Air

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Spotswood, right, Tech Sgt. Zachary Warners, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Ambrose Kun, all 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems craftsmen, carry a missile in preparation to load an F-22 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2022. These Airmen were a part of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, demonstrating their capability to load, troubleshoot and repair aircraft armament systems, while under threat of simulated chemical warfare and attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Rojoef Manuel

NY Firm Unveils Systems to Mitigate Toxic Fallout From Missile Interceptions

New York-based Ducon Technologies has introduced a new line of solutions aimed at reducing environmental and health risks from high-altitude missile interceptions.

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