weapons

Lockheed Martin Opens Alabama Lab to Back US Hypersonic Weapon Initiatives

Lockheed Martin has activated a new Hypersonics System Integration Lab in Huntsville, Alabama, adding a major test and engineering hub as the US races to field hypersonic weapons against rapid advances by China and Russia.

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Germany Puts Ballistic Missile Defense Shield Into Service

Germany's military put into service Wednesday the first part of a roughly $4 billion ballistic missile defense system, to better protect Europe at a time of high tensions with Russia.

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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.

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Denmark Starts Work on Rocket Fuel Facility for Ukraine

Danish and Ukrainian officials have marked the start of construction of a facility that will supply rocket fuel to Ukraine, believed to be the first such scheme in a NATO nation.

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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.

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Leonardo Brings 70-Km Reach to Its New 155mm Artillery Weapon

RH1-155/52 HITFIRE is Leonardo’s new turreted 155 mm/52-caliber artillery system, weighing under 13 tonnes, carrying 30 rounds and 180 modular charges, and a 23-liter chamber and 48-groove barrel.

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Niger Says Putting Its Uranium on International Market

Niger's military regime on Sunday announced it was putting uranium produced by Somair -- a subsidiary of French giant Orana before the regime nationalized it in June -- on the international market.

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Turkey Expands ‘Steel Dome’ Development With $6.5B in Fresh Contracts

Turkish defense companies have signed approximately $6.5 billion in contracts to advance the production of the NATO country’s multi-layered “Steel Dome” air defense system, according to local media.

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S. Korea’s Chunmoo Leads Norway’s Rocket Artillery Race After German EuroPULS Exit

Norway appears to be moving closer to selecting South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system after Germany’s EuroPULS was dropped from the competition earlier this year, leaving only Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and Hanwha Aerospace’s offering in contention.

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From Hauler to Hunter: Ukraine’s ‘Biggest’ Protector Becomes a Lethal Combat Robot

The Protector is Ukraine’s largest UGV, powered by an internal combustion engine, with all-wheel drive and run-flat tires, and armed with a remotely operated Tavriia-12.7mm turret.

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