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December 19, 2025
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R&D

Extended-Range GMLRS Exceeds 100 km Mark in Lockheed Live-Fire Test

The US Army and Lockheed Martin have achieved a new milestone in rocket artillery capability following a successful test of the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-GMLRS). Launched...

December 18, 2025
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New Product Launches

Russia Brings First S-500 Strategic Air Defense Regiment Online

Moscow has announced that the first S-500-equipped air and missile defense regiment has been placed on active combat duty, marking a major milestone in Russia’s strategic air defense modernization....

December 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Kongsberg of Norway Moves to Acquire U.S.-Based Missile Manufacturer

Defense and aerospace firm Kongsberg Group of Norway has agreed to buy a controlling stake in U.S. missile developer Zone 5 Technologies, broadening its access to low-cost, mass-manufacturable strike...

December 17, 2025
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Kenya Strengthens Air Defense Network With Israeli-Made SPYDER System

The Kenyan military has inducted a SPYDER air defense system from Israel, signaling a major leap in the country’s air defense posture and reflecting a shift toward deeper defense...

December 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Finland Approves Purchase of AIM-120D-3 Missiles for Upcoming F-35A Fleet

Finland has taken a key step toward arming its future F-35A fighter force by authorising the purchase of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the United States. The...

December 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris Boosts GMLRS IM Rocket Output Under $200M Lockheed Martin Contract

L3Harris Technologies has secured a follow-on contract worth up to $200 million to supply additional solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin’s GMLRS Insensitive Munition (IM) program. The order is...

December 11, 2025
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Denmark acquires more IRIS-T SLM fire units under the European Sky Shield Initiative

Denmark has boosted its air defense posture by ordering more IRIS-T SLM fire units through the German-coordinated European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The IRIS-T SLM, a medium-range surface-launched air...

December 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Lockheed Joins Forces With Hadrian to Boost Missile Manufacturing Speed

Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Hadrian to accelerate the production of essential missile components, enhancing the speed, flexibility, and resilience of US defense manufacturing. According to a new...

December 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Washington Approves $79 Million Hellfire Missile Package for Belgium

The United States has cleared a possible $79-million foreign military sale to Belgium covering AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and a full suite of support services. Belgium’s request includes up to...

December 8, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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...