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January 19, 2026
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Spain Gets Local Rocket Launcher Bid

Spain is seeking to revive its long-range rocket artillery capability through an indigenous SILAM solution proposed by EM&E Group and Rheinmetall Expal Munitions. Designed as a fully national program,...

January 18, 2026
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US Navy Introduces SM-2 Block IIIC/CU Upgrade for Air Defense

At the Surface Navy Association 2026 symposium, the U.S. Navy presented the SM‑2 Block IIIC/CU, offering insight into the next phase of medium‑range naval air defense. Designated RIM‑66P, the...

January 15, 2026
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L3Harris Missile Unit to Receive $1B US Investment

The US plans to invest $1 billion in L3Harris’ newly established Missile Solutions business to expand production of solid rocket motors critical for major missile programs. The investment will...

January 13, 2026
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UK Plans Tactical Missile Development for Ukraine

Project Nightfall marks a significant escalation in the UK’s military support for Ukraine, focusing on the rapid development of a new class of ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles. Intended to...

January 12, 2026
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SpaceX Chosen for US Missile Tracking Satellites

SpaceX has secured a series of Pentagon launch contracts to support next-generation missile warning and tracking satellite constellations in low-Earth orbit. Valued at $739 million, the missions will support...

January 12, 2026
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Sweden Boosts Air Defenses With $1.6B Plan

The Swedish government revealed a $1.6-billion air defense investment aimed at enhancing protection against aerial threats, particularly over civilian areas. Officials cited Ukraine’s experience as evidence of the importance...

January 11, 2026
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New Oreshnik Missile Poses Direct NATO Threat

The confirmed Russian launch of an Oreshnik ballistic missile against Lviv represents a calculated escalation in signaling rather than a decisive military strike. Analysts assess the missile’s deployment as...

January 11, 2026
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Navy Taps Northrop to Counter Hypersonic Threats

Northrop Grumman’s new contract reflects a deliberate U.S. Navy strategy to extract greater capability from existing missile architectures by focusing on propulsion. The 21-inch second-stage motor represents a substantial...

January 9, 2026
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Northrop Unveils Digital ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has completed the first launch of its digitally redesigned ICBM target vehicle, marking a key step in modernizing how the US tests missile defense systems against advanced...

January 9, 2026
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Kosovo Adds Turkish OMTAS Anti-Tank Missiles

Kosovo has received an additional shipment of Turkish-made OMTAS anti-tank guided missiles, expanding its inventory of precision weapons as it builds layered defenses against armored threats. The mid-range, fire-and-forget...