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August 20, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Thales, Systematic Partner to Strengthen Denmark’s Air Defense

Thales and Systematic have joined forces under a strategic partnership to strengthen integrated air defense capabilities for Denmark’s Armed Forces. The agreement brings together Systematic’s advanced command-and-control solutions and...

August 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Boosts SM-3 Interceptor Production Through Boeing, RTX Agreements

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing and RTX two seven-year framework agreements aimed at expanding the supply of key components for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB...

August 16, 2026
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New Product Launches

Vertotech Aerospace Reveals 120-km V-RUDRA SAM Concept

Vertotech Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based defense startup, is developing V-RUDRA, an indigenous medium-range Surface-to-Air Missile concept designed to address a broad range of aerial threats. The proposed missile is expected...

August 15, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Astra Microwave Anticipates QRSAM Orders for First Three Regiments

Astra Microwave Products is anticipating formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s QRSAM air-defense system by the end of 2026. If awarded, the orders could establish...

August 13, 2026
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R&D

Lockheed Martin Conducts First Live-Fire Test of Kodiak GMLRS Launcher

Lockheed Martin has completed the first live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher, demonstrating its ability to deliver GMLRS precision fires from land, air, and sea-based platforms. For the...

August 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

KBR to Strengthen US Army Precision Strike Weapons Programs

KBR has secured a task order worth as much as $208 million to provide operational and technical support to the US Army’s Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project...

August 11, 2026
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R&D

Lockheed Martin Develops Shared ‘Strigo’ Architecture for Future Missiles

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a modular technology family designed to provide missile systems with greater adaptability for diverse operational requirements. The effort centers on Strigo, which integrates advanced RF...

August 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Australia Set to Become First International AIM-260 Customer in $500M+ Deal

The Australian government is committing almost A$736 million ($520.1 million) toward the acquisition of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) for the Royal Australian Air Force. Australian Deputy...

August 10, 2026
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Raytheon Wins $745M Contract for US, Japan SM-3 Block IIA Production

Raytheon has secured a $745.4 million contract from the US Missile Defense Agency for the production and assembly of SM-3 Block IIA missiles destined for US and Japanese missile...

August 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Operation Sindoor Boosts BrahMos’ Global Profile and International Export Demand: Report

The reported battlefield performance of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during Operation Sindoor has emerged as a major factor behind growing international interest in the weapon. According to a...