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January 9, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Introduces Digitally Modernized ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has completed the first launch of its newly digitized Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle, a milestone intended to enhance US missile defense testing against emerging and...

January 9, 2026
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Kosovo Strengthens Anti-Tank Capabilities With Turkish-Made OMTAS Missiles

Kosovo has received another consignment of Turkish-made OMTAS anti-tank missiles, expanding its precision-strike capabilities as it continues to develop layered defenses against armored vehicles. The OMTAS (Orta Menzilli Tanksavar...

January 9, 2026
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Indian Army Inducts First India-Manufactured Israeli PULS Long-Range Rocket System

The Indian Army has signed a contract valued at 29.3 billion Indian rupees ($35 million) with local manufacturer Nibe to procure a long-range multiple rocket launcher system. The launcher...

January 9, 2026
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US Clears $45M Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has authorized a possible $45 million foreign military sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and related systems to Denmark. Copenhagen’s request includes up to 100 Hellfire...

January 8, 2026
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US Navy Awards $94M to Northrop Grumman to Strengthen Hypersonic Defense

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $94.3 million contract by the US Navy to develop and qualify a second-stage solid rocket motor for extended-range missile applications. As part of...

January 8, 2026
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US Navy Awards Raytheon $29.2M to Expand SM-6 Production

Raytheon has received a nearly $29.2 million contract modification from the US Navy to expand tooling and testing infrastructure for the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) All Up Round. The cost-plus-fixed-fee...

January 7, 2026
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Lockheed Martin and Pentagon Plan to Triple PAC-3 MSE Output

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a major agreement aimed at dramatically increasing production of the Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor, with output expected to more...

January 6, 2026
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Morocco Begins Fielding Israeli-Made Barak MX Air Defense

Morocco has officially activated its Barak MX air and missile defense system, acquired from Israel in a 2022 defense agreement, Israeli media outlets have reported. The system’s operational status...

January 5, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Extends Sustainment Support for UAE’s THAAD System

Lockheed Martin has secured a $142.6 million contract to continue sustainment operations for two THAAD missile defense batteries deployed by the United Arab Emirates. Awarded under an existing FMS...

January 4, 2026
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Türkiye Incorporates SİPER-1 Long-Range Air Defense System into Steel Dome

Türkiye has formally integrated the SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome layered air and missile defense network, significantly enhancing the country’s ability to counter high-altitude and...