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June 17, 2026
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US Navy Places First Blackbeard Contract

Defense startup Castellion has secured its first production-focused Navy contract for 50 Blackbeard hypersonic missiles. The agreement advances the missile from testing into early operational capability while supporting production...

June 15, 2026
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India hits key ICBM defense milestone

India has reached a significant milestone in its long-running Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) initiative with the successful completion of advanced trials under Phase 2 of the program. The system...

June 14, 2026
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India explores dual-mode ramjet missile tech

Indian defense researchers are exploring the possibility of adapting the Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) into an air-launched weapon capable of deployment from advanced fighter aircraft....

June 13, 2026
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DRDO conducts first NASM-MR missile test

India has reportedly achieved a significant milestone in indigenous missile development with the successful maiden test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM-MR). The trial, conducted using a ground-based...

June 11, 2026
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South Korea Approved for AMRAAM Missiles

Washington has authorized a potential sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles worth approximately $292 million to South Korea, further strengthening the country’s air combat capabilities. The package includes 70 beyond-visual-range...

June 9, 2026
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Raytheon Expands Rhode Island Facility

Kongsberg has secured a major US Air Force contract to produce additional Joint Strike Missiles, further expanding the operational capabilities of the F-35 fighter fleet. Valued at nearly $241...

June 8, 2026
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Joint Strike Missile production ramps up

The US Air Force has placed a major production order for additional Joint Strike Missiles, reinforcing the weapon’s position as a key component of the F-35’s strike arsenal. Designed...

June 7, 2026
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Private sector eyed for Pralay missile output

India’s indigenous Pralay tactical missile is becoming a cornerstone of the country’s conventional strike capability. Developed by DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), the canisterised quasi-ballistic missile...

June 7, 2026
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Integrated air defense network passes trials

The Indian Air Force and Indian Army have significantly enhanced joint operational capability through deeper integration between the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) and the Army’s Akashteer...

June 6, 2026
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Rafale conducts MICA NG missile trials

France has achieved another important milestone in the development of the MICA NG air-to-air missile with a successful supersonic test from a Rafale fighter aircraft. The trial validated the...