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December 8, 2025
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South Korea Awards Hanwha a $153M Missile Contract

Hanwha Aerospace has won a 225.4-billion won ($153 million) follow-on contract to produce additional Cheongeom air-to-ground missiles for South Korea’s light-armed helicopters. The award expands upon last year’s 162.3-billion...

December 8, 2025
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Washington Greenlights Denmark’s $3.7B Acquisition of IBCS-IFPC and AMRAAM Systems

The US government has approved a potential $3.73-billion suite of air and missile defense sales to Denmark. The primary request covers a $3-billion IBCS-IFPC package, which includes key battle...

December 6, 2025
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Washington approves JASSM-ER cruise missile sale, providing Italy with long-range precision strike capacity.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has announced U.S. State Department approval for a potential $301 million Foreign Military Sale to Italy for 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles and...

December 4, 2025
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Brazil Unveils New Laser-Guided Tank Killer

Brazil is adopting a new laser-guided missile, the MAX 1.2 AC, as a precision direct-fire weapon for countering tanks and modern armored systems. Developed by SIATT, part of EDGE...

December 3, 2025
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Thailand Buys Barak MX Air Defense From Israel

Thailand has finalized a $107-million contract to acquire the Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries, strengthening the nation’s Integrated Air Defense System. The Barak MX addresses...

December 3, 2025
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Hanwha Wins $480M as Korea OKs L-SAM Production

South Korea has green-lit the large-scale production of the L-SAM air and missile defense system, awarding Hanwha Aerospace a $480-million contract for interceptors and launchers scheduled for delivery by...

December 2, 2025
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Lockheed Wins $52M Contract for HIMARS and MLRS Maintenance Services

The US Army has signed a $52-million agreement with Lockheed Martin to provide maintenance, operational support, and configuration services for its HIMARS and MLRS launcher systems, including parts storage...

December 1, 2025
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Danish Armed Forces to Procure NASAMS Air Defense in $579M Contract With Kongsberg

Denmark has finalized a 500-million-euro ($579 million) agreement to purchase the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from Kongsberg. The country’s defense ministry, which initially leased NASAMS in July,...

November 30, 2025
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Tokyo explores first-ever Type 03 missile system transfer to Manila as tensions with China intensify.

Japan has begun quiet discussions with the Philippines about the potential export of its Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range air defense system, a move that reflects Tokyo’s intention to...

November 28, 2025
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Türkiye expands Steel Dome defense plan with major deals

Turkey is accelerating the development of its national air defense architecture with fresh investments totaling $6.5 billion for its AI-driven “Steel Dome” system, according to local media reports. First...