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March 6, 2026
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$183M Patriot Systems Deal for UAE

Raytheon has secured a $183.7-million contract from the United States government to provide Patriot air defense system hardware and support services for the United Arab Emirates under the foreign...

March 2, 2026
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NASAMS Air Defense Set for Antwerp

Belgium is strengthening homeland air defense by introducing NASAMS missile systems to defend the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of Europe’s most strategically important economic hubs. Scheduled for installation in...

February 27, 2026
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USAF Names Leidos Missile AGM-190A

The US Air Force has assigned the designation AGM-190A to Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile, confirming its entry as a recognized strike asset. Nicknamed “Black Arrow,” the 91-kilogram weapon is...

February 25, 2026
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UAE EDGE, Safran Team on Precision Arms

EDGE Group and Safran are teaming up to advance export-ready smart munitions through joint development and production initiatives. Building on Safran’s established technologies, the partnership aims to boost performance...

February 24, 2026
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US Funds Anduril Propulsion Expansion

Anduril Industries’ expanded funding from the US Department of Defense reflects the strategic importance of solid rocket motor manufacturing. The investment supports increased test infrastructure, production tooling, and storage...

February 24, 2026
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Taipei Boosts Air Defense Missile Fleet

Taiwan’s interest in acquiring additional NASAMS units underscores its efforts to modernize national air defenses and enhance layered protection. The advanced radar and missile architecture enables simultaneous engagement of...

February 23, 2026
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StormBreaker Cleared for US Navy F/A-18

Raytheon’s StormBreaker has been cleared for operational use on the US Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, providing precise strike capability against moving and fixed targets in all weather. Its advanced...

February 22, 2026
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Golden Horizon ALBM Proposed for India

The reported Golden Horizon proposal signals a potential shift in India’s strike doctrine toward strategic air-launched ballistic capabilities. Unlike tactical stand-off weapons, the system is designed to defeat hardened...

February 20, 2026
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Navy Eyes Missile for Air, Ground Threats

Seeking to modernize its suppression-of-enemy-air-defenses capabilities, the US Navy is exploring a next-generation anti-radiation missile to complement or potentially replace the AGM-88 HARM series. The effort reflects evolving air...

February 20, 2026
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AI-Powered Cruise Missile in Romania

Romania is advancing indigenous strike capabilities with the AI-powered Sahara cruise missile. Designed for precision engagement of high-value targets, the lightweight system leverages onboard artificial intelligence to refine targeting...