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April 30, 2026
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MBDA and Safran Advance THUNDART Rocket From Design to Demonstration in 18 Months

The THUNDART rocket program has reached an important development stage as MBDA and Safran Electronics successfully moved the system from design phase to demonstration within 18 months. Testing at...

April 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Secures $833M ESSM Block 2 Contract Supporting 12 Allied Nations

Raytheon has secured an approximately $833-million US Navy contract modification to manufacture additional ESSM Block 2 missile assemblies and transport containers for 12 allied countries. The award falls under...

April 30, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.13B HIMARS Contract for US and Allied Customers

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.13-billion contract for the production of M142 HIMARS launchers destined for US forces and five international partners. The agreement covers full-rate...

April 28, 2026
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New Product Launches

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance Unveils TRIYAM-3D AI Gatling Gun for Counter-Drone Defense

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance (BSS) has unveiled its TRIYAM-3D “Detect | Decide | Destroy” system, an advanced AI-powered air defence platform developed to counter the increasing threat of...

April 27, 2026
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Russia Proposes Long-Range Kalibr-PL Missile to Indian Navy

Moscow has reportedly offered the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL submarine-launched cruise missile to the Indian Navy in response to its 2026 RFI for long-range land-attack missile systems. The proposal is being...

April 26, 2026
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Defence Research and Development Organisation’s VL-SRSAM moves closer to induction with production approval imminent

The VL-SRSAM (Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) program has reached its final pre-induction phase, marking a significant advancement in the Indian Navy’s efforts to strengthen its naval air...

April 24, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Pentagon Injects $1B Into L3Harris Technologies Missile Unit Ahead of Market Debut

The United States Department of Defense has completed a $1 billion funding commitment to scale up L3Harris Technologies’ Missile Solutions business, enhancing production of critical missile components and paving...

April 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Places New Orders for IFPC 2 Launchers to Strengthen Air Defense

The United States Army has issued a $617 million contract to Leidos for the procurement of additional launchers supporting the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC 2) program....

April 23, 2026
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US Clears AIM-9X and Hellfire Missile Sales to NATO Partners

The US State Department has authorized two Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreements covering missile procurements and related support for Lithuania and the Netherlands, aimed at bolstering NATO’s collective defense...

April 22, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Grants $65M ATACMS Rocket Motor Deal to L3Harris

The US Army has issued a $65 million contract to L3Harris Technologies for the production of rocket motors supporting the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) program. The contract covers...