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April 24, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Pentagon Injects $1B Into L3Harris Technologies Missile Unit Ahead of Market Debut

The United States Department of Defense has completed a $1 billion funding commitment to scale up L3Harris Technologies’ Missile Solutions business, enhancing production of critical missile components and paving...

April 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Places New Orders for IFPC 2 Launchers to Strengthen Air Defense

The United States Army has issued a $617 million contract to Leidos for the procurement of additional launchers supporting the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC 2) program....

April 23, 2026
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US Clears AIM-9X and Hellfire Missile Sales to NATO Partners

The US State Department has authorized two Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreements covering missile procurements and related support for Lithuania and the Netherlands, aimed at bolstering NATO’s collective defense...

April 22, 2026
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US Army Grants $65M ATACMS Rocket Motor Deal to L3Harris

The US Army has issued a $65 million contract to L3Harris Technologies for the production of rocket motors supporting the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) program. The contract covers...

April 21, 2026
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Slovakia Inducts First Israeli Barak Air Defense System

Slovakia has taken delivery of its first Barak MX air and missile defense system, marking the initial milestone of a deal signed in December 2024. According to Defence Minister...

April 19, 2026
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R&D

Pinaka Gains Focus as Army Reviews Grad Rocket Replacement

The Indian Army is moving toward a significant overhaul of its rocket artillery framework by replacing ageing Grad launchers with expanded deployments of the indigenous Pinaka MBRL. Plans suggest...

April 19, 2026
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Rudram-2 Nears Final Trials, Production Expected by 2027

India is close to inducting its next-generation Rudram-2 missile, which has entered the final stages of validation and is likely to receive production approval in the near future. Developed...

April 18, 2026
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R&D

PULS Explained: Precision Universal Launch System Overview

Modern warfare is increasingly defined by speed, precision, and connectivity, reducing the relevance of conventional artillery systems that lack flexibility. The Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) embodies this...

April 17, 2026
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US Targets 2027 for Sentinel ICBM Test Launch

The US Air Force, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, is aiming for a 2027 first flight of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM, marking a major step toward replacing the legacy...

April 17, 2026
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Raytheon Secures $904M US Army Deal for LTAMDS Systems

The US Army has issued a $904.6 million contract to Raytheon for the low-rate initial production of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS). The agreement covers...