Missile & Missile Defence

Weeklydefencenews > Weekly Defence News > Missile & Missile Defence

April 16, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

$617M Air Defense Contract Awarded

Dynetics has received a $617-million US Army contract to continue fielding the IFPC Increment 2 air defense system. The deal covers launcher production, retrofit prototypes, ammunition magazines, training systems,...

April 16, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

First Australian-Made GMLRS Fired

Canberra has conducted the first live-fire test of an Australian-built GMLRS missile, marking a major step in national missile manufacturing capability. The launch took place at Woomera using an...

April 15, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

US gives Northrop $475M hypersonic interceptor contract

The US Missile Defense Agency’s decision to expand its contract with Northrop Grumman for the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program reflects a major strategic investment in countering next-generation hypersonic...

April 15, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Ukraine orders $3.7B Patriot missile interceptors

RTX’s Raytheon securing a $3.7-billion contract to replenish GEM-T missiles highlights the continued importance of air defense systems in modern conflict. These interceptors enhance the Patriot system’s ability to...

April 15, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

India pushes Astra-2, BrahMos-NG for Rafale jets

India’s negotiations with Dassault Aviation for 114 Rafale fighter jets are increasingly focused on securing long-term technological autonomy. A central element is access to the Interface Control Document (ICD),...

April 14, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

$589M Shift to Air Defense, UAVs

Estonia has paused its €500-million infantry fighting vehicle replacement initiative, choosing instead to prioritize investments in drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems as part of a broader transformation of...

April 14, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO Anti-Tank Missile Approved

India’s push for defense self-reliance has received a boost as the Indian Army approves procurement of the MPATGM developed by DRDO. The system offers high accuracy, mobility, and fire-and-forget...

April 13, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

German Giant Enters Cruise Missile Market

Rheinmetall is set to expand into the cruise missile market through a planned joint venture with Dutch company Destinus, signaling a strategic shift toward advanced strike and interception technologies....

April 13, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

New HIMARS Deal Boosts Estonia Forces

Estonia is enhancing its artillery capabilities through a new agreement with Lockheed Martin for three additional HIMARS systems. Alongside the procurement, the deal includes investment in domestic maintenance infrastructure,...

April 8, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Ukraine Develops Low-Cost ‘Patriot’-Like System

A Ukrainian company has initiated early development of a new air defense system intended as a cost-effective alternative to high-end platforms like the Patriot system. The project focuses on...