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June 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha and Thales Assess Chunmoo Missile Integration for X-Fire System

Thales and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a cooperation agreement to examine the integration of Chunmoo-guided munitions into the X-Fire launcher platform. As part of the effort, the partners will...

June 21, 2026
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R&D

Akash-NG Designed to Counter Mass Cruise Missile Barrages With Enhanced Multi-Target Capability

The Akash-NG air defence system has been specifically engineered to strengthen India’s ability to counter large-scale cruise missile raids, one of the most complex challenges facing modern air defence...

June 17, 2026
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R&D

Blackbeard hypersonic missile wins first order

Castellion has secured a key production-related contract supporting the transition of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile from prototype development to early operational capability. Designed as a scalable long-range strike solution,...

June 15, 2026
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India Completes Phase 2 BMD Tests, Advancing Toward ICBM Intercept Capability

DRDO has reached a major milestone in India’s missile defence efforts by completing the final developmental trials of the Phase 2 Ballistic Missile Defence programme. The achievement strengthens the...

June 14, 2026
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Future Indian Hypersonic Missile May Feature Dual-Mode Ramjet Propulsion

India’s ET-LDHCM (Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile) program may eventually extend beyond ground-based applications, with defense planners reportedly evaluating an air-launched variant capable of deployment from future...

June 13, 2026
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DRDO Successfully Tests NASM-MR Medium-Range Anti-Ship Missile for First Time

According to reports, DRDO has successfully completed the first flight test of its Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM-MR), demonstrating the weapon’s capability to engage maritime targets at medium distances....

June 11, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Washington Clears $292M AIM-120C-8 Missile Package for South Korea

Washington has approved a potential $292 million sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to South Korea under the US Foreign Military Sales program. Seoul’s request covers 70 missiles and two...

June 9, 2026
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