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September 29, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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Procurement & Contracts

$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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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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Procurement & Contracts

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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New Product Launches

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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New Product Launches

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...