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13 July

Germany Awards MBDA-Rheinmetall Contract to Develop Naval Laser Weapon

Germany has awarded a consortium of MBDA and Rheinmetall a contract to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy.

11 July

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass – Members of the Massachusetts National Guard 1st Weapons of Mass Destruction, Civil Support Team provide real time updates to the incident commander, during an evaluation training event at the Emerald Square Mall, November 7, 2024. The evaluation took place over two days in North Attleboro and tested the CST on their ability to respond to an incident involving a variety of WMDs. The CST's mission is to support civil authorities at a domestic incident site by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives, agents, and substances, assessing current and projected consequences, and advising response measures. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Delivers First Payments to ‘Havana Syndrome’ Victims

The US government has issued the first ever compensation payments to personnel affected by so-called "Havana Syndrome," the mysterious ailment reported by American diplomats in Cuba's capital.

9 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Belgium to Order 10 NASAMS Air Defense Systems From Kongsberg

Belgium has signed a cooperation agreement with the Netherlands to purchase 10 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

9 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Canada Orders Joint Strike Missiles for Future F-35 Fighter Fleet

Canada has awarded Kongsberg an approximately $564-million contract to procure Joint Strike Missiles for its future fleet of F-35 fighter jets.

9 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to Co-Produce ATACMS in Europe

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to co-produce the Army Tactical Missile System in Europe.

9 July

The Integrated Battle Command System of the US Army.

Christine Casimiro

US Army IBCS Demos Interoperability With IFPC, LTAMDS in 34th Flight Test

The US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System has successfully demonstrated interoperability with diverse effectors and sensors during its 34th missile flight test and 44th intercept.

9 July

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte holds a press conference following the annual NATO Summit at Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 8, 2026.

Jodesz Gavilan

NATO Launches New Industry Initiatives to Boost Defense Production

NATO has launched two new initiatives aimed at helping defense companies access alliance opportunities more easily while expanding industrial production.

9 July

HMAS Brisbane fires a Tomahawk Weapon System off of the cost of San Diego, United States

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves Sale of Tomahawk Missiles to Germany: Merz

The United States has approved the sale of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, despite previous doubts over a planned deployment.

7 July

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon carries a developmental test version of Norway’s Joint Strike Missile to its release point above the Utah Test and Training Range west of Salt Lake City.

Bea Castañeda

Joint Strike Missile: The Stealth Weapon Built for Modern Air Combat

Stealthy, versatile, and increasingly in demand: here's how the Joint Strike Missile went from a niche anti-ship concept to a cornerstone of allied precision-strike arsenals.

6 July