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February 2, 2026
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THAAD Production to Surge Fourfold as Lockheed Martin Scales Up

Lockheed Martin has joined with the US Department of Defense to dramatically expand production of THAAD interceptors, responding to rising demand for advanced missile-defence capabilities across the United States...

January 30, 2026
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Quantum Tech Targets Air, Missile Defense

U.S. defense firms are testing the potential of quantum computing to transform missile defense decision-making. By combining quantum optimization tools with defense simulations, early trials reportedly showed faster engagement...

January 30, 2026
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Chunmoo Beats US, Europe in Norway Choice

Norway’s decision to procure the K239 Chunmoo system represents a significant enhancement of its long-range firepower and a notable diversification of its defense procurement base. The Chunmoo’s ability to...

January 29, 2026
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Elbit Wins $183M Israeli Air Weapons Contract

The Israeli government has moved to strengthen its defense industrial base through a major air munitions order awarded to Elbit Systems under a multi-year framework valued at $183 million....

January 27, 2026
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RAM Missile Support Contract Awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon will continue providing technical and engineering support for the Rolling Airframe Missile under a new US Navy contract extension. The RAM’s fire-and-forget design and dual-mode guidance make it...

January 27, 2026
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Bulgaria Greenlights NSM Defense for Black Sea

January 26, 2026
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SAMP/T NG Strengthens Italy’s Air Defense

Italy’s receipt of its first SAMP/T NG system marks a key milestone in modernizing national and NATO-aligned air defense capabilities. Developed under a joint Franco-Italian program launched in 2021,...

January 24, 2026
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Trident II Missile Support Wins $67.5M Contract

SPA has secured a $67.5 million U.S. Navy task order to provide technical and analytical support for the Trident II SLBM system. The effort underpins both U.S. and UK...

January 23, 2026
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PrSM Rocket Motor Test Completed by Northrop

Northrop Grumman has validated another rocket motor for the Precision Strike Missile, reinforcing its role in the US Army’s next-generation long-range strike capability. The test confirmed propulsion performance for...

January 20, 2026
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Hyunmoo-5 Missile Enters ROK Frontline

South Korea has started operational deployment of the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, reinforcing its posture against North Korea’s growing emphasis on hardened and underground military installations. Known colloquially as the...