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January 3, 2025
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Japan agrees to purchase 1,200 AMRAAM missiles from the U.S. in a $3.64 billion deal.

The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Japan. The request includes 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 missiles. In addition...

December 23, 2024
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DRDO and IAF begin modifications on six Su-30 MKI aircraft to integrate and test Astra missiles.

In a major step toward enhancing its aerial combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has initiated a project...

December 20, 2024
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Raytheon showcases its full range of naval surface-to-air missiles from SM-1 to SM-6.

Raytheon has received a $24.5 million contract modification to acquire components needed to address Megatron obsolescence issues in the production of the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6). The project is scheduled...

December 16, 2024
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Trident II D5 missile continues to evolve in response to emerging global threats.

Systems Planning and Analysis has received a $7 million contract modification to activate fiscal year 2025 options in support of the Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Strategic Weapons System....

December 16, 2024
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BrahMos Aerospace reconsiders the hypersonic BrahMos-2K following technical and strategic feedback.

In response to the lukewarm reception of the proposed BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile, BrahMos Aerospace—working in partnership with Russia—is re-evaluating the missile’s technical specifications and pricing model. Concerns raised...

December 14, 2024
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A detailed comparison explains India’s preference for the S-400 over the THAAD system.

In a pivotal strategic move in 2018, India selected Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), reflecting a notable realignment of...

December 5, 2024
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Kongsberg proposes equipping Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawks with Naval Strike Missiles.

In a significant move to enhance its maritime strike capabilities, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed outfitting the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with the cutting-edge Naval Strike Missile...

November 28, 2024
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K-4 Missile Launch from INS Arighaat Demonstrates India’s Advancing Underwater Strike Capabilities

As reported by The Economic Times on November 28, 2024, India has successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the INS Arighaat. The test was conducted...

November 20, 2024
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U.S. Air Force Takes Delivery of Northrop Grumman’s Stand-in Attack Weapon Test Missile

The US Air Force has received Northrop Grumman’s test missile for the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), intended to strike mobile and time-sensitive targets. The test unit will help validate...

November 19, 2024
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India Conducts Test Flight of Precision-Guided Variant of Pinaka Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed flight tests of the Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). The three-phase testing evaluated the system on various criteria...