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Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have completed a comprehensive test series of the Iron Dome aerial defense system.
The U.S. Navy has completed major modernization work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams.
"This award reflects our shared vision with the Department of War to strengthen America's Arsenal of Freedom through a transformational shift to multiyear procurement," said Tim Cahill, president, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.
Poland’s Armament Agency has signed an agreement with NSPA for the delivery of PAC-2 GEM-T missiles for Patriot air defense systems.
Several weapons manufacturers say they can meet Switzerland’s urgent need for a long-range air defense system as the country weighs alternatives to delayed U.S. Patriot batteries.
Ukraine and Germany have signed two implementation agreements on the sidelines of the Ramstein-format meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
A pan-European consortium led by MBDA France has been established to respond to the EDF-2026-DA-ACC-AIRDEF-EATMI tender.
Hensoldt and Fire Point have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory in Paris.
U.S. Army air defenders in Europe highlighted the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and the need for faster military innovation at Eurosatory 2026.
Rafael said the security environment in Europe has shifted because of the spread of unmanned aerial systems, longer-range stand-off threats and the renewed importance of large-scale land operations.
Ukraine and France are stepping up efforts to provide additional protection for Ukrainian airspace.
Ukraine said support should be directed rapidly to the areas with the greatest expected effect.
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