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April 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Estonia Secures Additional HIMARS Systems via Lockheed Martin Deal

Estonia has entered into an agreement with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional M142 HIMARS launchers. As part of the deal, around $11 million will be invested...

April 11, 2026
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IAF Seeks Meteor Missile Integration on Tejas Mk2 Alongside Uttam and Astra Upgrades

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pursuing the integration of the Meteor BVRAAM onto the Tejas Mk2 as part of its effort to unify its high-end air combat capabilities....

April 11, 2026
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IG Defence Launches ‘IG JWALA’ Short-Range Missile System

India’s defence ecosystem continues to evolve with increased private sector participation, as IG Defence moves forward with the development of the IG JWALA Short-Range Missile System. Positioned as a...

April 10, 2026
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Lockheed Secures $4.76B Contract for PAC-3 MSE Missile Production

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.76 billion contract for the production of PAC-3 MSE missiles, along with related equipment and support. The majority of the contract—valued...

April 9, 2026
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Netherlands Boosts Patriot Air Defense With $627M Deal

The Netherlands has placed a $627 million order with Raytheon for a Patriot air and missile defense system, covering key components such as radars, launchers, and command-and-control infrastructure. The...

April 8, 2026
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Ukraine Develops Sub-$1M ‘Patriot’-Like Defense System

A firm in Ukraine has launched preliminary efforts to create an air defense system designed as a low-cost substitute for the US Patriot system. Fire Point, headquartered in Kyiv,...

April 7, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Raytheon Wins $708M U.S. Contract for StormBreaker Smart Bombs

Raytheon has secured a $708.9 million contract from the US Department of Defense to produce Small Diameter Bomb II (StormBreaker) systems. The contract encompasses all-up rounds as well as...

April 6, 2026
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New York-based firm introduces systems to reduce toxic debris from intercepted missiles

Ducon Technologies, headquartered in New York, has unveiled a new range of systems aimed at reducing the environmental and health impact of high-altitude missile interceptions. Central to the portfolio...

April 6, 2026
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Sweden signs agreements with BAE and Saab to strengthen air and drone defense systems

Sweden has signed contracts worth about $454 million with BAE Systems and Saab to strengthen its ground-based air and drone defense capabilities. The deals are part of a wider...

April 6, 2026
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US clears $83M deal to supply alternative GMLRS warheads to Singapore

The US State Department has cleared a potential $83.14 million sale of GMLRS-Alternative Warheads to Singapore under the Foreign Military Sales program. The package includes 45 M30A2 GMLRS-AW pods...