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November 19, 2024
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UK Conducts Flight Test of SPEAR-3 Standoff Cruise Missile Intended for F-35B Integration

The UK performed the maiden flight test of the SPEAR-3 air-to-ground guided cruise missile last month. Launched by a BAE Systems-operated Eurofighter Typhoon at Sweden’s Vidsel range, the MBDA...

November 15, 2024
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Taiwan Takes Delivery of Initial Shipment of ATACMS Missiles From the United States

The United States has supplied Taiwan with its initial batch of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS). While the precise number of missiles delivered remains undisclosed, Taiwanese state media...

November 15, 2024
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Kongsberg Secures $900 Million Contract With U.S. Navy to Supply Naval Strike Missiles

Kongsberg has secured a five-year contract with the US Navy and Marine Corps to supply its Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The initial value of the deal stands at 10...

November 8, 2024
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Pakistan Conducts Test Launch of New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Based Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed ship-launched ballistic missile. With a range of 350 kilometers, the missile can strike both land and sea targets with high...

October 28, 2024
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US Approves Prospective Deal for 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US has cleared a possible $440 million missile sale to Saudi Arabia, covering more than 1,000 TOW missiles. The package includes 507 TOW 2A and 507 TOW 2B...

October 23, 2024
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Australia confirms $4.7 billion deal for US air defense missiles.

Australia stated this week that it will spend $4.7 billion on US-made SM-2 and SM-6 missiles, among the most advanced air defense interceptors globally, in a significant foreign military...

October 18, 2024
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BAE Supplies Modern Missile Detection Tech to Strengthen Aircraft Defense for the Army

BAE Systems has delivered 400 units of its 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems to strengthen missile defense capabilities on the US Army’s heavy lift, utility, and attack helicopters.

October 18, 2024
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced plans to test its Tomahawk SSM in Japan in 2027.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to test its new “New SSM” anti-ship missile in fiscal year 2027, a fact confirmed at the Tokyo International Aerospace Exhibition on October 17, 2024....

October 18, 2024
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Thailand Signs IRIS-T Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile Support Deal with Diehl Defense

Diehl Defence announced a new support contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to advance the operational capabilities and application of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles on RTAF combat...