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October 28, 2024
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Possible US Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia Approved

The US State Department has approved a proposed $440 million sale of over 1,000 TOW missiles to Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is set to receive 507 TOW 2A and...

October 23, 2024
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Australia announces $4.7 billion agreement to buy US air defense missiles.

This week, Australia confirmed a $4.7 billion purchase of American SM-2 and SM-6 missiles, considered two of the world’s most advanced air defense interceptors, as part of a major...

October 18, 2024
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To Enhance Aerial Security, BAE Equips Army Aircraft With High-Tech Missile Warning Systems

In a move to enhance protection against missile threats, BAE Systems has supplied the US Army with 400 2CAWS systems for use on various helicopter platforms.

October 18, 2024
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Testing of Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Japanese Tomahawk SSM is planned for 2027.

The “New SSM” anti-ship missile from Kawasaki Heavy Industries is set for a test launch in the 2027 fiscal year, as revealed at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Tokyo...

October 18, 2024
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Diehl Defense and Thailand Finalize IRIS-T Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile Support Contract

Diehl Defence has signed a support deal with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to improve the operational readiness and employment of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles on its fighter...