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Rafale fires MICA NG missile: All about the next-generation weapon built to target stealth aircraft, drones and cruise missiles

France successfully test-fired its new MICA NG air-to-air missile from a Rafale jet, marking its first supersonic flight. This advanced missile boasts increased range and maneuverability, designed to counter modern threats like stealth aircraft and drones. The development comes as India plans to acquire 114 Rafale jets, with a significant…

The Economic Times

Rafale fires MICA NG missile designed to hunt stealth jets in first supersonic test

France has successfully tested its advanced MICA NG missile from a Rafale fighter jet. This new weapon is designed to counter stealth aircraft and drones. The test marks a significant step towards integrating the missile with the Rafale. India is also advancing plans to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets, with…

The Economic Times

Game of drones – DragonFire laser is so accurate it can hit a coin from a kilometer away, and even 400mph drones didn't stand a chance

This LDEW (laser directed energy weapon) system is now five years ahead of its original deployment timeframe.

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Merz on military support: Is Germany sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine after all?

With a range of up to 500 kilometres, the Taurus missile is considered long-range but so far the current German government, much like its predecessor, has refused to supply them to Ukraine.

Euronews

Army spends £118m on more systems to shoot down missiles and drones

The new equipment will form part of Sky Sabre, a state-of-the-art defence system that can intercept munitions and aircraft.

The Independent UK

European missile group MBDA selling parts for bombs that have killed children in Gaza

Exclusive: Britain has paused some weapons sales to Israel, but a Guardian investigation shows revenues from the GBU-39 bomb generated by the US arm of MBDA flow through the UK

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine's freedom 'most important task' for foreign policy, German FM Wadephul says

Germany has been Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support under President Donald Trump is in doubt.

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Who’s arming the Ukraine-Russia war? Every nation involved as US considers sending Tomahawks

As Donald Trump is set to decide whether to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, The Independent takes a look at which countries are the key military backers behind war in Europe

The Independent UK

The restricted long-range weapons Ukraine could begin using against Russia

Following comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine may now be able to use some of these weapons unreservedly to defend itself.

Euronews

What are Germany’s Taurus missiles that Ukraine wants?

German Chancellor Merz’s recent comments cause speculation Berlin will finally send the weapons to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

European missile maker with $42 billion order book faces major rearmament obstacle: The Alps

Storm Shadow maker MBDA is a cross-border inspiration, but new urgency for weapons is exposing its shortcomings.

Fortune

Greece launches ‘drastic’ rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn

A multi-year strategy will include balance of US and European weapons, marking a transition towards greater EU autonomy.

Al Jazeera

Federal agency to develop minority businesses can’t only help minority businesses, Texas judge rules

Three white plaintiffs sued after they were denied services by the agency, whose stated goal is to provide assistance to minorities

The Guardian - US

France under pressure to suspend military sales to Israel as war in Gaza grinds on

NGOs and leftist members of the opposition have increased the pressure on France's government to reconsider arms sales to Israel in the wake of the war in Gaza and follow in the footsteps of other European nations that made moves to suspend military exports over concerns about the humanitarian situation…

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India Looking At Finalizing Deal For MQ-9B Predator Drones From US

As part of the landmark deal, India will procure 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the U.S. under a government-to-government framework to amp up the Indian armed forces' surveillance apparatus, especially along the contested Line of Actual Control with China.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Air Show: Race on for protection against hypersonic missiles

Defence firms are racing to meet demand for systems to protect against attacks using tricky-to-intercept hypersonic missiles, with several on display at this week's Paris Air Show.

Reason

Important Federal District Court Decision on Racial Classifications and Affirmative Action

On Tuesday, in Nuziard v. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) federal district court judge Mark T. Pittman issued an injunction against the MBDA's Business Center Program. These Centers may give assistance only to businesses owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals. A Business owned by a "Black, African American, Hispanic,…

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Court Preliminarily Enjoins Minority Business Development Agency Race- and Ethnicity-Based Funding

The case is Nuziard v. Minority Business Dev. Agency, decided Monday by Judge Mark Pittman (N.D. Tex.); here's the summary of the program: To qualify as a "minority business enterprise" [under the MBDA], a "socially or economically disadvantaged individual" must manage the business's operations and own at least 51% of…

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Even Pennsylvanians Can Now Buy Wine in Grocery Stores, but New Yorkers Still Can't

A bill that would expand wine sales in the Empire State is meeting familiar resistance from entrenched interests.

Reuters

Missile maker MBDA signs 1.9 billion pound deal with Poland

The UK arm of European missile maker MBDA on Friday agreed a 1.9 billion pound ($2.37 billion) deal with Poland to provide it with a British-designed air defence system, the British government said.

Bristol Post

Peace campaigners organise ‘Tour of Shame’ for Bristol arms factories

Saudi Arabia is the largest buyer of UK arms and the country has led a bombing campaign in Yemen since 2015

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi-British Project to Develop Defensive Systems, Tactical Missiles

The Saudi General Authority for Competition unveiled a joint project between Sami Defense Systems LLC and British MBDA for the development of defensive systems and tactical missiles. Dr.

The Hindu

Army inducts Russian MANPADS

Igla-S is a short-range weapon

Birmingham Post

Missile manufacturer owned by BAE Systems, Airbus and Leonardo to create 600 UK jobs

The business designs and manufactures products used by Britain's Armed Forces

Radio France Internationale

Britain and France strike deal to develop missiles, move on from subs row

Britain and France have signed a deal to jointly develop new cruise and anti-ship missiles after months of cross-Channel defence tensions over a submarine deal with Australia.

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