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October 2, 2025
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South Korea Cleared for AGM-65G2 Maverick Missile Buy

South Korea is enhancing its strike capabilities following US State Department approval of a potential $34-million foreign military sale of AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical missiles manufactured by RTX. The sale...

September 30, 2025
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Raytheon Lands $5B U.S. Army Coyote Missile Contract

The US Army has granted Raytheon a $5-billion contract to supply its Coyote missile system, a high-speed, multi-mission weapon primarily designed for counter-drone operations. The comprehensive agreement covers both...

September 29, 2025
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U.S. Approves $1.23B AMRAAM Missile Sale to Germany

Germany is set to purchase up to 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States in a transaction estimated at $1.23 billion, subject to congressional...

September 29, 2025
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Northrop Grumman and Picogrid Partner on U.S. Air Defense Software Upgrade

Northrop Grumman and Picogrid, a California-based defense technology firm, have entered into a collaboration to modernize software systems for U.S. military air defense. As part of the agreement, Picogrid...

September 27, 2025
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Israel Delivers Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine

A month ago, Ukraine received a US-made Patriot air defense system from Israel, with two more expected in the near future, the President said Saturday. Kyiv is urgently enhancing...

September 27, 2025
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$1.23B US Missile Deal With Germany to Bolster NATO Eastern Air Defense

The U.S. State Department has cleared a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany for up to 400 AIM‑120D‑3 AMRAAMs, together with guidance sections, telemetry kits, an integrated test vehicle,...

September 26, 2025
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Sweden Purchases Polish Piorun Anti-Aircraft System in $320M Agreement

Sweden has finalized an agreement with Poland’s Mesko to acquire the Piorun portable anti-aircraft missile system. The contract, valued at around 3 billion kronor ($320 million), schedules deliveries for...

September 25, 2025
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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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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...