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July 9, 2026
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Belgium strengthens air defense with Kongsberg

Belgium is reinforcing its national air defense posture through the planned acquisition of ten NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems), significantly expanding its ability to counter modern airborne threats....

July 9, 2026
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Nordic-Baltic partners pursue TRACKX fleet

Finland, Norway, and Latvia have launched a collaborative initiative to evaluate Patria’s TRACKX tracked armored platform as part of their long-term land force modernization strategies. Developed within a European...

July 9, 2026
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JSM purchase boosts Canada’s F-35 capability

Canada is strengthening its future air combat capability through the procurement of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) to equip its incoming fleet of F-35A Lightning II fighters. Developed by Kongsberg...

July 9, 2026
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$7.2B frigate deal boosts German naval power

Germany has approved construction of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates to accelerate naval modernization following changes to its surface fleet acquisition strategy. Based on a mature modular design developed...

July 9, 2026
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Lockheed-Rheinmetall launch ATACMS partnership

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall are establishing a major missile manufacturing partnership that will significantly expand Europe’s precision-strike production capacity. The agreement includes localized assembly, integration, testing, and distribution of...