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February 11, 2026
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Europe’s Leading Air-to-Air Missile Receives Advanced Guidance Upgrade

Europe’s Meteor missile is set for a major capability boost as Spain’s Indra advances efforts to refine a key component of the weapon system. The upgrade centers on an...

February 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

France Supplies New SAMP/T Radar to Reinforce Ukraine’s Air Defense Network

France has announced the deployment of a replacement radar for Ukraine’s SAMP/T air defense system, ensuring continued operational capability while one radar unit undergoes repairs, as Kyiv faces persistent...

February 10, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Aselsan, Excalibur Form Strategic European Joint Venture

Excalibur International of the Czech Republic and Turkey’s state-owned defense company Aselsan have announced the creation of a Europe-based joint venture designed to strengthen their global defense footprint. The...

February 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

SCALP Missile Procurement Drives Faster India–France Defence Discussions

Negotiations between India and France are gaining momentum toward a major defence deal centered on additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, following the weapon’s combat-proven performance during the Indian Air...

February 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany places large IRIS-T missile order with Diehl Defence

Germany has moved to strengthen both its air combat and ground-based air defense capabilities through new procurement contracts with Diehl Defence for the IRIS-T guided missile family. The acquisitions...

February 4, 2026
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Sweden, Denmark Announce $290M Air Defense Aid Package for Ukraine

Sweden and Denmark said on Tuesday they will finance the acquisition of $290 million worth of air defense systems for Ukraine, highlighting continued Nordic support as Kyiv seeks to...

February 3, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Secures Major LTAMDS Radar Contract From US Army

Raytheon has secured a $1.02 billion contract modification from the US Department of Defense for the production of LTAMDS radars for the US Army. The award builds on a...

February 3, 2026
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R&D

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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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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Procurement & Contracts

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...