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August 25, 2026
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Lithuania strengthens air defenses around Vilnius

Lithuania has deployed a NASAMS air-defense system near Vilnius, replacing the RBS 70 short-range system that had previously been responsible for protecting the capital. The move is intended to...

August 23, 2026
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D-Propulse Proposes RDE-Powered Air-Launched Cruise Missile That Could Fly on Tejas Mk1A With BrahMos-A-Class Range

D-Propulse founder and CEO Saurav Jha, speaking on the 50th episode of the Ctrl Alt Defence podcast, outlined an ambitious longer-term application for the company’s Rotating Detonation Engine technology....

August 21, 2026
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US Funds X-Bow’s Low-Cost Missile Interceptor Program

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded X-Bow Systems a $10.9-million contract to develop and flight-test its X-Bow Low-Cost Interceptor, designed to provide a cost-effective defense against ballistic,...

August 20, 2026
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Thales, Systematic Modernize Denmark Air Defense

Thales and Systematic have established a strategic partnership to strengthen integrated air defense capabilities for Denmark. The collaboration combines Systematic’s command-and-control software with Thales’ air defense technologies, including the...

August 17, 2026
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Boeing, RTX Win Deals to Expand SM-3 Production

US Boosts SM-3 Output Through New Boeing, RTX DealsThe US Department of Defense is moving to accelerate production of Standard Missile-3 interceptors through new seven-year framework agreements with Boeing...

August 15, 2026
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QRSAM Production Orders Expected Before Year-End

Astra Microwave Eyes Major QRSAM Orders as Indian Air-Defense Program Enters Production Astra Microwave Products could receive a major boost to its defense business as India prepares to move...

August 13, 2026
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Lockheed tests Kodiak GMLRS launcher in live fire

Lockheed Martin Completes First Live-Fire Test of Kodiak Containerized GMLRS LauncherLockheed Martin has completed the first live-fire demonstration of its new Kodiak containerized launcher, marking an important step in...

August 12, 2026
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KBR Wins US Army Precision Strike Support Role

The US Army has awarded KBR a task order valued at up to $208 million to assist its Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office with the development and...

August 11, 2026
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‘Strigo’ Creates Common Backbone for Future Missiles

Lockheed Martin has introduced Strigo, a modular technology suite designed to provide missile systems with greater adaptability across multiple combat roles. The initiative brings together advanced radio-frequency sensors, datalinks,...

August 10, 2026
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Australia prepares first AIM-260 missile purchase

Australia is preparing to spend nearly A$736 million, or about $520.1 million, to equip the Royal Australian Air Force with the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile. Defence Minister Richard...