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September 13, 2026
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Rosoboronexport Confirms S-400 Contract Completion Remains on Track for 2026

India’s five-regiment S-400 Triumf air defense contract with Russia remains on schedule for completion in 2026, with the fourth and fifth regimental systems expected to be delivered in June...

September 12, 2026
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West Bengal Advances DRDO Junput Test Facility to Ease Chandipur Load

The West Bengal government has confirmed that the necessary clearances for the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) proposed testing facility at Junput have progressed, according to the Times...

September 11, 2026
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MBDA, Poland’s WITU Team Up on Counter Mass Interceptor Program

MBDA and Poland’s Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU) have signed an agreement to cooperate on missile research and development under the Counter Mass Interceptor (CMI) program. The memorandum...

September 11, 2026
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Australia Declares NASAMS Air Defense System Fully Operational

The Australian Army’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) has reached final operational capability, strengthening Australia’s integrated air and missile defense network. The milestone confirms that NASAMS has fulfilled...

September 9, 2026
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L3Harris Secures $4.7B Contract for PAC-3 MSE Propulsion Systems

Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor, has awarded L3Harris Technologies a major contract to manufacture propulsion systems for the missile. The undefinitized...

September 5, 2026
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Astra Mk1 to Undergo Range-Extension Trials for 160 km Reach

The Astra Mk-I beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) is expected to undergo range-extension trials later this year, potentially before the end of 2026. The upgrade is intended to increase the...

September 3, 2026
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Japan Eyes Hypersonic Missiles for Underwater Launch Platforms

Japan is exploring a new class of hypersonic guided missiles (HGM) designed for launch from platforms operating beneath the sea. The proposal was outlined in a budget request document...

September 2, 2026
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German Navy Conducts Trials of Israeli 430-Km Naval Lora Ballistic Missile

The German Navy has completed two operational firing trials of Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Naval Lora ballistic missile, marking a significant step toward its potential acquisition. If inducted, the...

September 1, 2026
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Roketsan Successfully Tests ÇAKIR Cruise Missile From Ground Launcher

Turkish defense company Roketsan has conducted successful tests of its ÇAKIR cruise missile from mobile ground-based launch platforms, demonstrating the weapon’s compatibility with multiple launch systems. During two separate...

August 31, 2026
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India Signs Agreement to Procure Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

The Indian Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to acquire the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, marking...