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Norway Commits $304M for Patriot Interceptor Support to Ukraine

Norway has committed nearly 2.8 billion kroner ($304 million) to support NATO’s PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) program, with part of the funding allocated for Patriot air defense interceptors....

May 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

Saab Introduces Enhanced Bolide Missile for RBS 70 NG SHORAD

Saab has introduced the Bolide 2 missile, a next-generation upgrade for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense platform that brings stronger anti-drone capabilities and improved lethality. The interceptor...

May 11, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Diehl Defence and Greece Renew IRIS-T Missile Cooperation

Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have extended their cooperation on the IRIS-T missile program amid growing international demand for both airborne and ground-based air defense solutions. The...

May 10, 2026
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R&D

India’s Long-Range ‘Carrier-Killer’ Missile Moves Closer to Operational Trials

India’s next-generation long-range anti-ship strike initiative, often referred to as a “carrier-killer” program, has entered a more advanced stage of development after completing three developmental trials, with user evaluations...

May 7, 2026
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R&D

MBDA to Establish MICA Missile MRO Hub in India

MBDA will support the creation of a dedicated MICA missile MRO facility in India under a newly signed agreement with the Indian Air Force. As part of the partnership,...

May 7, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Switzerland Seeks Alternative Air Defense Options Amid MIM-104 Patriot Delivery Delays

Switzerland is exploring alternative air defense options after delays impacted deliveries of the MIM-104 Patriot missile defense system. Swiss media reports, citing procurement agency spokesperson Kaj-Gunnar Sievert, state that...

May 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

United States Marine Corps Takes Delivery of First Tamir Missiles for MRIC

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Missile Defense Organization have supplied the first delivery of Tamir interceptor missiles for the United States Marine Corps’ Medium-Range Intercept Capability initiative. The...

May 4, 2026
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R&D

Australia Partners With Northrop Grumman on Local Rocket Motor Manufacturing

Australia has formally appointed Northrop Grumman to help establish an indigenous solid rocket motor production capability for the country’s growing missile manufacturing sector. Solid rocket motors are used in...

May 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Israel Approves New US Fighter Jet Acquisition Program

Israel on Sunday authorized a multi-billion-dollar fighter aircraft purchase from the United States that will add two new combat squadrons to its air force. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said...

US Clears $4 Billion Patriot Missile Deal for Qatar

Washington has cleared a $4 billion Patriot missile sale to Qatar and authorized almost $1 billion in precision weapons sales to Israel, the US announced Friday. According to State...