UK provides Ukraine classified SCALP missile blueprints, enabling domestic production
The UK has shared the intellectual property and blueprints for long-range SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missiles, potentially allowing Ukraine to build them domesti
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North Korea-Russia road bridge nearly complete, deepening military ties
Satellite imagery shows the first road bridge linking North Korea and Russia across the Tumen River is close to completion, symbolizing strengthened military co
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Ukraine's new ballistic missiles weeks from combat, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's domestically produced ballistic missiles are expected to be ready for combat within weeks, with President Zelenskyy framing them as a response to the
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Ousted Ukrainian defense minister says changes needed to avoid losing war
Former Defense Minister Fedorov, whose dismissal sparked protests, said Ukraine lacks an overall vision for victory and needs fundamental changes.
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US flexes new ship-sinking weapons at summer naval exercises
A B-2 bomber used a stealth anti-ship cruise missile and the Navy deployed unmanned boats to strike targets during summer exercises, showcasing new anti-surface
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Hegseth axed civilian-protection program despite senior officer advice
Defense Secretary Hegseth eliminated the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response mission over military leadership objections; hundreds of noncombatants have been
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Australia identifies defense precinct site for AUKUS submarine sustainment
Australia selected a future defense precinct location for AUKUS nuclear submarine sustainment and held a keel laying ceremony for the first Hunter-class frigate
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Treasury sanctions Iranian hackers tied to critical-infrastructure breaches
The Treasury Department sanctioned five Iranian hackers linked to critical-infrastructure intrusions; four were also charged in the expanded Mabna Institute cas
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Hypersonics rocket startup Ursa Major to go public in $2.3B deal
Ursa Major, a rocket and hypersonics startup, announced plans to go public via a $2.3 billion deal to scale production capacity for defense customers.
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Navy reveals new long-range air-to-air missile dubbed Malice
The US Navy unveiled a new long-range air-to-air missile called Malice, designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th generation aircraft.
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Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani defense pact aims to boost trilateral industry ecosystem
The Mecca Pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan goes beyond arms exports to build a broader defense industrial ecosystem, experts said.
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US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war force constraints
The US canceled a planned amphibious landing drill with South Korea next month due to force availability issues linked to the Iran conflict.
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Poland, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia sign deal for Polish Piorun MANPADS
Four NATO nations signed a framework agreement and a $2B deal with Polish firm MESKO for Piorun man-portable air defense systems under an EU procurement program
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US Navy's new anti-submarine torpedo Silent Anvil will be a glide weapon
The Navy's Silent Anvil Air-Launched Torpedo (SAA-LT) is being designed as a glide weapon; contractors are exploring two options for the anti-submarine munition
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Saab unveils A3 loyal wingman drone for Swedish Air Force
Saab revealed the A3 loyal wingman drone it hopes to offer the Swedish Air Force, with potential service entry within ten years.
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Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus counter-UAS interceptor drones
The Royal Netherlands Navy plans to outfit its fleet with Destinus counter-unmanned aircraft system interceptor drones.
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Finnish Patria partners with Ukrainian General Cherry to produce drones in Finland
Finnish defense firm Patria and Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry will jointly develop and manufacture drones in Finland.
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Italy eyes US technology to convert dumb missiles into drone interceptors
The Italian Air Force is considering US technology that turns inexpensive unguided missiles into precision weapons for drone interception.
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