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Raytheon secures $1.1B deal for AIM-9X missile production

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June 26, 2026

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Raytheon has secured a 1.1 billion contract modification to produce nearly 2,000 AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles for the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and foreign military customers, cementing the latest production lot of America’s premier short-range dogfight missile as global demand continues to outpace manufacturing capacity. The contract, awarded to Raytheon’s Tucson, Arizona facility and []

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South China Morning Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

US State Department green lights possible sale of Hellfire missiles to Singapore

The US State Department has backed a potential sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, valued at US22.3 million, in a deal it said would strengthen the city state’s defences, a key US strategic partner in Asia. The department on Tuesday said the sale would include 67 Hellfire missiles – a type of precision-guided, air-to-ground missile – as well as spare parts and support equipment. Lockheed Martin will be the principal contractor. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy...

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 3, 2026

Is This $17.5 Billion Nuclear Stock Your Ticket to Future Riches?

BWX Technologies is still a best in breed play on the nuclear market.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 7, 2026

US in talks on Europe missile co-production, source says

By Sabine SieboldANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. is in talks with Germany and other European nations about establishing co-production of Raytheon's AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles and a maintenance facility for Lockheed's PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe, a source told Reuters.If implemented, both projects could free up capacity at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin factories in the United States and enable the U.S. defence giants to ramp up production at home.

Fabrizio Romano

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· Jul 8, 2026

🚨💣 UNITED BOMBA! GREENWOOD YES! £50M! REAL EXTRA MONEY! BRUNO ALERT! DIBU AND ARSENAL DEAL…

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Defence Blog

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· Jul 10, 2026

X-Bow lands $11M to build Pentagon’s next rocket motor

For decades, only two American companies could build the powerful solid rocket motors that launch the Pentagon’s biggest missiles into the sky, and the Missile Defense Agency just handed nearly 11 million to a New Mexico firm trying to break that monopoly wide open. X-Bow Launch Systems, based in Albuquerque, won a competitive 10,981,581 contract []

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran's past shows regime needs to develop a nuclear weapon to have chance at survival, expert says

According to Zisser, Iran now believes nuclear weapons are essential for regime survival after repeated Israeli and US strikes, while Washington's push for a new deal may reinforce Tehran's strategy.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 28, 2026

New U.S. strikes target Iran again, hitting Sirik near the Strait of Hormuz

Air defense positions, communications systems, and drone and naval mine storage facilities were among the targets, as U.S. Central Command says the operation was a direct response to Iran's continued attacks on commercial shipping The post New U.S. strikes target Iran again, hitting Sirik near the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 11, 2026

GE Vernova Nuclear: Small Revenue Now But A Big Future

GE Vernova Nuclear: Small Revenue Now But A Big Future

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran has clearly taken ‘action’ towards nuclear weapons despite their claims

Former Naval Officer and Maritime Security Expert Jennifer Parker says Iran has “always” claimed not to pursue nuclear weapons. Ms Parker told Sky News Australia that Iran has clearly taken “action towards it” despite their claims. “Iran is still under significant economic hardships, so there are those incentives for Iran to comply with any inspection regimes that would need to be there for a test and verify of their agreements with respect to nuclear capabilities.”

Euromaidan Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

Russia continues targeting Ukraine’s grid. Britain’s $381.5 million package bets on nuclear fuel to keep it running

Most of the money, £210 million, is a nuclear-fuel deal first announced this month.

Investing.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear eyes up to $3.55 billion valuation in US IPO

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear eyes up to $3.55 billion valuation in US IPO

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jun 27, 2026

Ukraine's Flamingo missiles 'successfully struck' key Russian military plant in Volgograd, Zelensky says

The strike targeted a major defense enterprise that manufactures launchers for the Yars and Topol-M strategic missile systems, as well as launchers for the Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile system.

Economic Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Korea’s SK Hynix shares make stellar US market debut, rocket 13% on continued AI optimism

SK Hynix's U.S. shares surged thirteen percent on their Nasdaq debut. The South Korean chipmaker raised twenty-six point five billion dollars through a share sale. This demonstrates continued investor interest in AI-linked semiconductor stocks. Recent market pullbacks have not deterred this strong sector appetite. The company's listing provides funding for new factory construction.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates 

CENTCOM: The U.S. struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline. The post U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mindef clarifies RM571.9m missile payment not advance, made after systems passed RMN tests

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The payment of RM571.9 million to the Norwegian supplier of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM)...

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Germany Strikes Deal to Buy Tomahawk Missiles from US

The missiles can be equipped with either conventional or nuclear payloads.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 26, 2026

Grossi: No Evidence Russia or China Supplying North Korea with Nuclear Technology

Grossi: No Evidence Russia or China Supplying North Korea with Nuclear Technology

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 27, 2026

U.S. renews strikes on Iranian military sites near Strait of Hormuz

ALBAWABA- The United States launched targeted airstrikes on Iranian military positions near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in retaliation for a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel, marking the latest escalation in the volatile confrontation between Washington and Tehran...

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 13, 2026

[Video] CENTCOM just confirmed: dozens of Iranian military targets hit.

CENTCOM just confirmed: dozens of Iranian military targets hit. Air defense systems, radar sites, missile and drone capabilities — all struck. The Strait of Hormuz is not Iran's to control. The U.S. made that clear tonight.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 1, 2026

Business : Weststar, Rocket Technologies International Collaboration To Generate Over US$10 Bln Commercial Potential

CANBERRA, July 1 (Bernama) -- The strategic joint venture agreement (JVA) between Weststar Group and Australia's Rocket Technologies International Pty Ltd is expected to contribute significantly to bilateral trade and economic growth between Malaysia and Australia, with long-term commercial potential estimated at over US10 billion (US1 = RM4.08) through future aerospace, defence, satellite, and advanced technology programmes.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 12, 2026

SK hynix dollar inflow expected to bolster South Korea's FX market

SK hynix Inc. is expected to inject a large amount of US dollars into South Korea's foreign exchange market after raising about 40 trillion won (26.5 billion) through an American depositary receipt offering on Nasdaq, industry sources said Sunday. The proceeds from the US listing are scheduled to be paid to the company Monday. Given that SK hynix plans to use most of the funds for domestic investments, including the Yongin semiconductor cluster, much of the dollar-denominated proceeds is expect

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific

China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific

PravdaReport

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran Vows Massive Retaliation Against U.S. Forces After New Military Escalation

Iran will immediately close shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and launch retaliatory strikes against U.S. targets if it comes under any attack by the United States. For every Iranian target that is hit, at least two American targets will be attacked, Press TV citing security sources. Iran Warns of Immediate Retaliation Any threat will receive a powerful response. Iran makes no distinction between the United States and its partners in the region, the source said. According to the source, the United States will gain nothing from carrying out its latest threats but will certainly lose both the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations on a final agreement.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Missile diplomacy: Indonesia inks pact to buy India’s battle-proven BrahMos and Astra missiles

The two deals show intent and in-principle agreement to buy the battle proven missiles

Times of India

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· Jun 28, 2026

'No choice but to build atomic bomb': IRGC-linked media urges Iran to pursue nuclear weapon despite US deal

'No choice but to build atomic bomb': IRGC-linked media urges Iran to pursue nuclear weapon despite US deal

The Hill

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches additional strikes in Iran amid continued hostilities: Centcom

U.S. forces on Sunday launched additional strikes on Iranian targets, as the two sides continue their resumption of hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday evening its forces hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions in order to degrade Iran's ability to continue attacking international shipping through...

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 24, 2026

North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship placed into service

SEOUL, South Korea, June 24,(AP): North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabil...

Intel Slava

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· Jun 27, 2026

🇮🇷🇺🇸⚡️ — U.S.

— U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says U.S. forces carried out airstrikes on multiple Iranian targets tonight in response to the Iranian drone attack on the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker KIKU near the Strait of Hormuz.According to CENTCOM, the strikes targeted Iranian surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and naval minelaying capabilities.@IntelSlava

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 1, 2026

NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) Edges Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) Stock On Valuation And Regulatory Clarity, Analysts Say

Nuclear energy has re-entered the investor spotlight as electricity demand accelerates beyond traditional growth patterns driven by AI data centers, reshoring, and electrification needs. Both Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) and NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) are early-stage companies developing advanced nuclear technology, and both carry meaningful execution risk before their business models fully mature. The [] The post NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) Edges Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) Stock On Valuation And Regulatory Clarity, Analysts Say appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

How Much Have Nuclear Weapons Changed Warfare?

(NaturalNews) The United States is modernizing its nuclear triad at an estimated cost of 2 trillion over three decades, according to retired Lt. Col. William Astor...

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