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March 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

USAF Invests in Expanding Manufacturing of Lockheed’s LRASM Strike Missile

The U.S. Air Force has issued a $53-million contract modification to Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control to accelerate production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The update increases...

March 9, 2026
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First Batch of Japan’s Type 12 Extended-Range Missiles Planned for Kyushu Deployment

Launchers for the first batch of Japan’s Type 12 surface-to-ship long-range missiles have arrived at a military base in the country’s southwest, marking the beginning of preparations for their...

March 6, 2026
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US Grants Raytheon $183.7M Contract for Patriot Systems Delivery to UAE

Raytheon has secured a $183.7 million contract from the United States to deliver new hardware and support services for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system destined for the United...

March 4, 2026
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Belgium Approves $263M Procurement of Mistral Air Defence Missiles

Belgium has signed a 226.7-million-euro ($263-million) contract to acquire Mistral very-short-range air defense missile systems as part of efforts to strengthen its protection against modern aerial threats. France’s defense...

March 2, 2026
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R&D

Belgium set to station NASAMS air defence system at Antwerp port

Starting in 2027, the Port of Antwerp will deploy a dedicated NASAMS air defence system to protect much of its extensive industrial and logistics complex from airborne threats. The...

February 27, 2026
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Leidos Small Cruise Missile Officially Named AGM-190A by US Air Force

United States Air Force has assigned the designation AGM-190A to Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile, formally acknowledging it as a fielded stand-off precision strike system. Known as “Black Arrow,” the...

February 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV

EDGE of UAE Teams Up With Safran of France to Advance Precision Weapon Systems

The UAE’s EDGE Group has partnered with France-based Safran Electronics & Defense in a move aimed at transforming the smart weapons market through a blend of industrial-scale production and...

February 24, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Anduril Industries Wins $43 Million to Expand American Solid Rocket Motor Output

The United States Department of Defense has awarded Anduril Industries $43.7 million in fresh funding to expand US-based solid rocket motor manufacturing, a segment widely viewed as a chokepoint...

February 24, 2026
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Taiwan Considers Acquisition of Nine Additional Advanced Air Defense Systems

Taiwan is considering the purchase of nine more NASAMS air defense systems to bolster its protective shield against aerial threats, as reported by Taiwan News. The additional batteries are...

February 22, 2026
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Israel Said to Propose Golden Horizon Air-Launched Ballistic Missile to India for Strategic Strikes

Israel has reportedly offered India the Golden Horizon Air-Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM), a move that could redefine the upper end of the Indian Air Force’s long-range strike spectrum. Unlike...