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February 3, 2026
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Raytheon’s New Short-Range Interceptor Achieves Ballistic Milestone

The Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, Raytheon’s candidate to replace the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, has completed a company-funded ballistic test. The test confirmed the missile’s ability to...

February 2, 2026
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R&D

THAAD Interceptor Production Set to Quadruple as Lockheed Martin Expands Capacity

Lockheed Martin has partnered with the US Department of Defense to sharply increase production of THAAD interceptors as demand grows for advanced missile defence systems among the United States...

January 31, 2026
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Washington Clears $9 Billion Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

Washington has approved a potential $9.0 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia to bolster the Kingdom’s Patriot air and missile defence forces with additional PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement...

January 30, 2026
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American Defense Firms Integrate Quantum Capabilities into Air and Missile Shielding

A group of three US firms is investigating the role quantum computing could play in reshaping the country’s air and missile defense architecture. D-Wave Quantum, headquartered in California, is...

January 30, 2026
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Chunmoo Wins as Norway Chooses South Korean Rocket Launchers

The Norwegian government has chosen Hanwha Aerospace’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system to modernize the army’s rocket artillery, opting for the South Korean platform over European and US...

January 29, 2026
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Israel Finalizes $183 Million Contract With Elbit Systems for Air-Launched Munitions

Israel has concluded a $183 million multi-year contract with Elbit Systems to deliver air munitions and further expand the nation’s domestic defense production infrastructure. The agreement, issued by the...

January 27, 2026
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Raytheon Secures $19.3M Deal to Support Rolling Airframe Missile Systems

Raytheon has secured a $19.3 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue design authority and engineering services for the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program, a cornerstone of...

January 27, 2026
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Bulgaria Approves NSM Coastal Defense System Acquisition for Black Sea Security

Bulgaria has approved plans to procure the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System to enhance protection of its Black Sea coast, following a decision by the country’s Council of...

January 26, 2026
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Italy Receives First SAMP/T NG System to Strengthen Layered Air Defense

The Italian Army has accepted its first SAMP/T NG air defense system, advancing efforts to field a modern, layered air and missile defense structure. The delivery was made to...

January 24, 2026
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U.S. Navy Issues $67.5M Support Contract for Trident II Missile Program

The U.S. Navy has awarded Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) a task order valued at $67.5 million to support the Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Strategic Weapons System,...