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2 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Israel Boosts Iron Dome Capability With Iron Beam Integration

Israel and Rafael have tested the integration of the Iron Dome air defense system with the Iron Beam high-power laser.

2 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Lebanese President Says Will Not Yield ‘A Single Inch’ of Territory to Israel

Lebanese President Aoun defended negotiations with Israel, saying they were not a betrayal and he would not surrender "a single inch of Lebanon's territory."

2 July

A rifle mounted on an unmanned aerial system. Photo: Elbit Systems

Rojoef Manuel

Duke Robotics Confirms New Elbit Order for ‘Bird of Prey’ Drone Weapon

Florida-based company Duke Robotics has announced that Elbit Systems Land secured a new order for its Bird of Prey drone-mounted weapon system, with deliveries scheduled for later this year.

2 July

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Israel Brings ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ Turbo Tech to Lavi Hummer Tactical Vehicle

A “first-of-its-kind” turbo system is now at the core of the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) Lavi Hummer tactical vehicle, giving it greater performance in mountainous terrain.

2 July

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Jodesz Gavilan

Turkey Explores Patriot, SAMP/T Deal to Bolster Missile Shield

Turkey is considering buying either the Patriot or the SAMP-T air defense system as it seeks to strengthen its missile defense capabilities.

1 July

Israeli army soldiers sit in a humvee at a checkpoint near the border with the Gaza Strip, Sderot, Israel

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Defense Minister Says Troops to Stay in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ‘Until Further Notice’

Israel's defense minister said that Israeli forces would remain in so-called security zones established in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza "until further notice."

1 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Kuwait Bolsters Air Defenses With $400M NASAMS Order

Kongsberg has signed a $400-million contract with Raytheon to deliver the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System to Kuwait.

1 July

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Israel Pursues ‘World’s First’ Laser Weapon Capability in Space

Israel has set its sights on becoming the first country to deploy a laser weapon system capable of striking from outer space.

1 July

People gather on a hill to watch smoke rising in the distance from an Israeli airstrike in Tehran, Iran, on June 14, 2025

Staff Writer With AFP

Talks in Qatar After US-Iran Deal: What We Know

Iran said it would meet with Qatari mediators to discuss negotiations with the US, after Tehran and Washington agreed to a memorandum of understanding to halt the Middle East war.

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