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October 13, 2025
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Mitsubishi tapped by Japan to mass-manufacture sub-launched missile systems

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has commissioned Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to begin mass production of two advanced missile systems—an improved Type 12 surface-to-ship missile and a submarine-launched guided...

October 10, 2025
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India to Receive Air Defense Systems Under $465 Million UK Agreement

The United Kingdom has finalized a £350 million ($465 million) agreement with India for the supply of air defense missiles and launch systems. Under the contract, the Indian Army...

October 8, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Germany and Switzerland Advance Plans for Joint Patriot Air Defense Framework

Germany and Switzerland are exploring a joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system to enhance European security and operational interoperability. The initiative was discussed by German Defense Minister...

October 7, 2025
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Pyongyang Displays Homegrown Missile Defense Modeled on Russia’s Pantsir

North Korea has unveiled a new short-range air defense system that appears to borrow heavily from a familiar design template. Photos from the recent Defense Development 2025 exhibition reveal...

October 3, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Clinches $647M Deal for Trident II Missile Program Support

Lockheed Martin Space has secured a $647 million contract modification to continue production and sustainment of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile for the U.S. Navy. The agreement,...

October 3, 2025
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Raytheon Supplies 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile to the US

Raytheon has handed over the 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 to the U.S. Navy, marking a major milestone in the program. The Block 2 ESSM is a...

October 2, 2025
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Zeus Missiles Enhanced with AI for Smarter Strike Capability

Field AI will play a key role in keeping Zeus missile systems intelligent, connected, and mission-ready. Texas-based WebAI has partnered with Aeon Industries to embed the Field AI platform...

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...