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Philly Shipyard to Build ‘Golden Defender’ Ship as part of New Missile Defense Program

Hanwha Philly Shipyard will build a new missile-range instrumentation vessel for the U.S. Navy that will support the Trump administration’s…

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U.S. Air Force Increases Stealthy Cruise, Anti-ship Missile Production

The U.S. Air Force will expand its procurement of stealthy air-launched cruise and anti-ship missiles, according to contract documents released…

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Saab to supply sensors and combat systems for new German warships after F126 scrapped

VIENNA — Swedish defense firm Saab has secured an 8.7 billion kronor ($900 million) contract to supply combat systems and…

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Israeli firm wants to convert commercial ships into floating drone bases

JERUSALEM — Elbit Systems detailed a new maritime concept centered on its Hermes 650 Spark unmanned aircraft, envisioning the conversion…

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9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja — and want it flying in a year

KYIV, Ukraine — Nine nations have joined Ukraine in a nascent anti-ballistic coalition to speed up production of Ukraine’s Freyja…

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Ukraine can soon build its own Patriots – but it could take years

KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to build its own Patriot interceptors would grant a…

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Rheinmetall, MBDA to develop laser weapon for German Navy

Western sea services are racing to field cost-effective air-defense weaponry on their warships. PARIS — Rheinmetall and MBDA will develop…

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Germany set to become first international site for ATACMS missile production

VIENNA — Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to co-produce the U.S. Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) at…

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Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift toward own long-range capability

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said…

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Multibillion-dollar contract secures ‘major step forward’ for GCAP fighter jet

ROME — Japan, Italy and the U.K. have handed a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) development contract to their national champions…

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