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October 13, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Raytheon Secures $6.3 Billion US Contract for SM-3 IB Interceptors

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a five-year contract worth up to $6.3 billion to manufacture and sustain Standard Missile-3 Block IB (SM-3 IB) interceptors. The agreement...

October 13, 2026
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New Product Launches

Lockheed Martin Unveils PAC-3 Edge for US Army’s Future Interceptor Program

Lockheed Martin has introduced PAC-3 Edge, a next-generation interceptor designed to address emerging hypersonic and advanced missile threats. The system builds on the combat-proven technologies of the company’s Patriot...

October 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

Lockheed Martin Unveils PAC-3 Edge Interceptor to Counter Hypersonic Missile Threats

Lockheed Martin has unveiled the PAC-3 Edge, a next-generation interceptor designed to enhance the Patriot air and missile defence system’s ability to counter hypersonic weapons and other advanced aerial...

October 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon-Rafael Facility Delivers First US-Manufactured Tamir Interceptor to Israel

A Raytheon–Rafael Advanced Defense Systems manufacturing facility in Camden, Arkansas, has delivered its first fully US-manufactured Tamir interceptor to Israel, marking a significant milestone in establishing a second production...

October 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Boeing to Triple PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production Under $14.7 Billion Deal

Boeing is set to significantly increase production of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor’s seeker under an approximately $14.7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin, supporting efforts to expand...

October 4, 2026
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R&D

ASTRA MK-2 Integration Progresses as IAF Advances MK-3 Development

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has highlighted ongoing efforts to integrate the indigenous ASTRA Mk-2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with additional fighter platforms, while preparatory activities...

October 3, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

BrahMos Leads India’s Expanding Defence Export Push in Southeast Asia

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has highlighted the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as a benchmark for India’s growing defence export capabilities, describing the system as one of the country’s...

October 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Strengthens Air Defense With $155 Million Kongsberg Deal

Kongsberg has secured a contract valued at NOK 1.5 billion ($155 million) to expand the Netherlands’ CITADEL integrated air defense program, strengthening the country’s ability to counter a broad...

October 2, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Anduril and Voyager Join Forces on US Weapons and Missile Defense

Anduril Industries and Voyager Technologies have established a strategic partnership focused on propulsion and other technologies supporting US weapons and missile defense programs. The agreement will cover development, testing,...

October 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Selects Five Firms for 1,000-km PrSM Increment 4 Development

The US Army has awarded five separate Other Transaction Authority agreements to begin prototype development of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4, initiating efforts to create a rocket...