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September 25, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Air Force Commits $4M to Push Forward 3D-Printed Rocket Fuel Research

Firehawk Aerospace, a US defense startup, has secured a $4-million US Air Force contract to create 3D-printed solid rocket propellants that could increase missile range. Unlike conventional fuels, Firehawk...

September 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

The US and Poland will receive LTAMDS from Raytheon under a new $1.7B agreement.

The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon a $1.7 billion contract to supply the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) for both the United States and Poland. The...

September 22, 2025
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Washington authorizes transfer of more than 2,500 Javelin missiles to Poland

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $780 million sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems to Poland. Warsaw has requested 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Lightweight Command...

September 19, 2025
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Debut of Taiwan’s ‘Strong Bow’ Missile Capable of Defending at 70-Km Altitude

Taiwan has revealed its newest anti-ballistic missile system, known as Strong Bow, built to intercept high-altitude cruise munitions. It marks the country’s first domestically produced surface-to-air missile featuring an...

September 18, 2025
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Taiwan Showcases First Missile Co-Developed With American Arms Partner

Taiwan has introduced its first missile developed in partnership with a US defense firm, marking a step toward domestic production and underscoring deepening defense ties with Washington amid escalating...

September 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands to Acquire $570M Worth of AMRAAM Missiles Approved by US

The United States has approved a possible $570 million sale of RTX’s Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to the Netherlands. Amsterdam has requested up to 232 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and...

September 13, 2025
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Denmark Secures EU-Made Air Defense Amid Rising Russia Concerns

Denmark will allocate around 58 billion kroner ($9.1 billion) to acquire European-made air and missile defense systems, the defense ministry announced, citing lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine. For...

September 12, 2025
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Ankara Selects Aselsan for $1.9 Billion Air Defense Agreement

Turkey has signed a €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion) contract with Aselsan to deliver advanced air defense systems to its armed forces. The agreement follows Ankara’s decision to appoint Aselsan...

September 7, 2025
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China Shows JL-3 SLBM With U.S. Strike Range

China has revealed its JL-3 SLBM to the public during a Victory Day parade in Beijing, confirming the system’s operational maturity after years of secrecy. The missile represents nearly...

September 4, 2025
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Javelin Missile Pact Adds Brazil, Tunisia

The US Army has expanded its Javelin procurement under a $900.5-million contract, with Brazil and Tunisia joining as first-time buyers. This builds on a previous 2023 agreement with the...