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December 21, 2025
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Israel Confirms Follow-On German Order for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Systems

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced a new defence contract with Germany valued at approximately $3.1 billion, expanding Berlin’s acquisition of the Arrow-3 air and missile defence system....

December 21, 2025
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U.S. Marines Test Red Wolf Missile in Low-Altitude Long-Range Strike from AH-1Z

L3Harris Technologies has confirmed that the U.S. Marine Corps successfully test-fired the Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during a low-altitude trial conducted over the Atlantic...

December 19, 2025
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Denmark Signs $117M Contract for Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense

The Danish government has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract exceeding €100 million ($117 million) for the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System (NSM CDS)....

December 19, 2025
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Extended-Range GMLRS Exceeds 100 km Mark in Lockheed Live-Fire Test

The US Army and Lockheed Martin have achieved a new milestone in rocket artillery capability following a successful test of the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-GMLRS). Launched...

December 18, 2025
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Russia Brings First S-500 Strategic Air Defense Regiment Online

Moscow has announced that the first S-500-equipped air and missile defense regiment has been placed on active combat duty, marking a major milestone in Russia’s strategic air defense modernization....

December 17, 2025
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Kongsberg of Norway Moves to Acquire U.S.-Based Missile Manufacturer

Defense and aerospace firm Kongsberg Group of Norway has agreed to buy a controlling stake in U.S. missile developer Zone 5 Technologies, broadening its access to low-cost, mass-manufacturable strike...

December 17, 2025
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Kenya Strengthens Air Defense Network With Israeli-Made SPYDER System

The Kenyan military has inducted a SPYDER air defense system from Israel, signaling a major leap in the country’s air defense posture and reflecting a shift toward deeper defense...

December 13, 2025
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Finland Approves Purchase of AIM-120D-3 Missiles for Upcoming F-35A Fleet

Finland has taken a key step toward arming its future F-35A fighter force by authorising the purchase of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the United States. The...

December 12, 2025
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L3Harris Boosts GMLRS IM Rocket Output Under $200M Lockheed Martin Contract

L3Harris Technologies has secured a follow-on contract worth up to $200 million to supply additional solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin’s GMLRS Insensitive Munition (IM) program. The order is...

December 11, 2025
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Denmark acquires more IRIS-T SLM fire units under the European Sky Shield Initiative

Denmark has boosted its air defense posture by ordering more IRIS-T SLM fire units through the German-coordinated European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The IRIS-T SLM, a medium-range surface-launched air...