Türkiye successfully tests Hisar-D RF air defence system with missile launch at sea
On 15 August, Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced the successful live firing of the Hisar-D RF air defence and missile defence system.
HENSOLDT to boost TRML-4D radar output to 30 units a year amid rising European demand
HENSOLDT is expanding production capacity for its TRML-4D air surveillance radar, responding to what it sees as significant growth potential in this segment alongside the rising demand for signal intelligence systems.
Diehl Defence invests €1 billion to expand air defence, missile and ammunition production
German defence company Diehl Defence announced it is investing around €1 billion to extend its infrastructure across all locations in response to rapidly rising demand.
U.S. Army tests LTAMDS radar with IBCS system during missile flight test at White Sands
The U.S. Army has successfully conducted a Missile Flight Test at White Sands Missile Range, marking a major step in advancing its next-generation air and missile defence capability.
Missile Defense Agency awards TOTE Services contract to maintain sea-based X-band radar
On 8 August, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the selection of TOTE Services Inc. to provide maintenance and servicing for the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1), operated by the Missile Defense Agency.
Golden Dome: $175 billion multi-layer missile defence system plan detailed by Pentagon
U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen a design for the Golden Dome missile defence system and appointed a leader for the $175 billion programme, according to an explainer published by Reuters.
Pentagon’s Golden Dome to have four defence layers and new Midwest missile site, slides show
The Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile defence system will feature four layers – one in space and three on land – with 11 short-range batteries positioned across the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii.
Raytheon awarded $258.7 million U.S. Department of Defense contract for SM-2 Block IIICU development
Raytheon has been awarded a $258,742,330 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for the development of the Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIICU All Up Round.
U.S. moves to boost Lockheed Martin PAC-3, THAAD missile production as demand surges
The United States government has asked Lockheed Martin to explore a substantial increase in production of Patriot PAC-3 air defence missiles.
Rheinmetall expects €6-8 billion Bundeswehr order for Skyranger air defence systems by year-end
Rheinmetall expects to secure a major order for its Skyranger family of self-propelled air-defence systems from the German Bundeswehr, company chief executive Armin Papperger said on 7 August.
Missile Defense Agency (MDA) details recent test of upgraded David’s Sling system
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) have successfully completed a series of developmental flight tests of the David’s Sling Weapon System.
Lockheed Martin launches command and control prototyping hub to support Golden Dome for America project
Lockheed Martin has established a new prototyping hub at its Center for Innovation in Suffolk, Virginia, aimed at advancing the Command and Control (C2) capabilities for the United States’ Golden Dome for America initiative.