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Pentagon Solicits Battle Management Prototypes to Bolster Integrated Defense in Guam
The Defense Post
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June 19, 2025
The US Department of Defense has issued a request to industry partners to build prototypes to streamline American defense capabilities in Guam. The project aims to develop the Joint Integrated Battle Manager (JIBM), a command and control system...
Pakistan draws five potential buyers for national airline PIA, including military-backed group
Zawya
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In its efforts to sell its struggling national airline, Pakistan has received expressions of interest from five parties, including business groups and a military-backed firm, the Privatisation Ministry said on Thursday. The bids were submitted...
France: The EIB and Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne sign an agreement to support French small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector
The European Sting
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June 19, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. A €300 million loan from the European Investment Bank will enable the BPCE banking group, through its network made of Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne,...
Senate Republicans Introduce Bill to Safeguard Military Sites From Foreign Land Purchases
[your]NEWS
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June 19, 2025
By Emmanuel Ogbonna Senate Republicans have unveiled new legislation aimed at protecting critical U.S. military and national security sites from potential threats posed by foreign land acquisitions. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott...
Eighth THAAD battery delivered to U.S. military
Defence Blog
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June 19, 2025
Lockheed Martin has delivered the Minimum Engagement Package (MEP) of the eighth Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to the U.S. government, marking a new phase in the Army’s strategic missile defense capabilities. The equipment...
Understanding Israel’s Battle-Proven Layered Air Defence System
Bharat Shakti
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June 19, 2025
Israel has a multi-layered air defence system, which it uses to defend against attacks by Iran. Over the last week, Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and suicide drones at Israel as the West Asian rivals traded heavy blows. Israel has...
Britt joins Scott in push for stricter review of foreign land buys near military sites
Jefferson Reporter - Alabama
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June 18, 2025
U.S. Senator Katie Britt has joined forces with Chairman Tim Scott and other Senate Republicans to introduce the Protect Our Bases Act. This legislation aims to empower the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review...
US firms chase European military spending wave
Kathimerini
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Visitors watch an air display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, on June 17, 2025. [Benoit Tessier/Reuters] US defense giants, backed by a strong Congressional delegation from Washington, used the...
Energy supply yet to suffer disruption amid Middle East tensions: industry ministry
Yonhap News Agency
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June 19, 2025
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's energy supply has yet to experience any disturbance from the Israel-Iran conflict, Seoul's industry ministry said Thursday, noting it is maintaining an emergency mode in response to escalating tensions in...
FIFA in defense mode as Club World Cup struggles to fill seats
Sabah
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June 19, 2025
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has defended the pace of ticket sales for the Club World Cup following another disappointing turnout at a group-stage match Tuesday evening. Only 3,412 fans attended the clash in Orlando between South Korea’s...
Lions star's massive $212 million deal named Detroit's worst contract
Sporting News
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June 19, 2025
The Detroit Lions made a major commitment to quarterback Jared Goff, with the team inking the veteran to a four-year, $212 million contract last offseason. But one analyst, NFL Spin Zone's Lou Scataglia, thinks that was a mistake. In fact, he...
Israeli military: Iran used missile with multiple warheads in attack
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The Israeli military has assessed that Iran used a missile with multiple warheads in its attack, according to an Israeli military official. That poses a new challenge to defences. The officials spoke on the condition of...
MBDA and AXISCADES Expand Strategic Partnership for Indian Defense Manufacturing
Autocar Professional
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June 19, 2025
MBDA and AXISCADES have announced plans to expand their decade-long partnership, with the companies committing to broader cooperation in defense manufacturing and services. The agreement was confirmed during a meeting between MBDA CEO Eric...
Retail investors' favourite defence stock delivers explosive 4135% return in 5 years. Is it in your portfolio?
Mint
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June 19, 2025
Multibagger small-cap defence stock in focus: Maintaining its remarkable rally, shares of Sika Interplant Systems surged another 6% to hit a fresh all-time high of ₹1,624.95 apiece in an otherwise subdued session. The stock has been consistently...
Ruben Brekelmans, Minister of Defense of the Netherlands
Ukrinform
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Next week, a NATO summit will take place in The Hague. The international community is focused on security issues, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the Alliance. One of the main topics on the summit’s agenda is enhancing Europe’s defense...
Ayr United star moves to Kilmarnock after contract expires
Ayr Advertiser
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The East Ayrshire club have announced Stanger as their latest summer signing, after the defender left The Honest Men following the conclusion of the season. The club said back in May that Stanger was in discussions over a new contract, but the...
Major defence manufacturers operational in UP, strengthening India’s self-reliant defence ecosystem
ETManufacturing.in
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June 19, 2025
With momentum building, UP is positioning itself as a strategic industrial powerhouse in India’s quest for defence self-reliance and export-led growth.The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), a flagship initiative under the...
Putin says Iran not seeking Russian military support
Yeni Safak
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Thursday that Iran is not seeking military support from Moscow despite escalating tensions with Israel, downplaying the possibility of a military alliance between the two countries. “Iran is not asking...
China shows cutting-edge military, civilian aircraft at Paris Air Show
CGTN
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China is showcasing some of its cutting-edge military and civilian aircraft, including the J-20, J-35A and J-10CE fighter jets, as well as the AG600M amphibious firefighting plane, at the ongoing 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport outside...
Paris-Le Bourget (12): Lithuania selects Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its military transport aircraft
AvioNews
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June 18, 2025
The National Defence Ministry of Lithuania has announced in a statement that Embraer’s C-390 Millennium has been selected as the country's next-generation military transport aircraft. This strategic decision, paving the way for the acquisition of...