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December 27, 2025
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SAMP/T NG Test Success Fuels Ukraine Talks

The first operational firing of France’s SAMP/T NG marks a milestone in European air defense modernization. Featuring a new digital command module and the Ground Fire AESA radar, the...

December 26, 2025
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Spain Buys Four Patriot Batteries for $1.7B

Madrid has expanded its Patriot inventory through a major contract with Raytheon, covering four complete fire units and supporting infrastructure. The procurement supports Spain’s modernization of ground-based air defense...

December 25, 2025
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Army Eyes 25 THAAD Systems, Major Upgrades

The United States is allocating new discretionary funding in its Fiscal Year 2026 acquisition plan to sustain and expand the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, reinforcing its role...

December 24, 2025
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Spain Signs $1.7B Patriot Air Defense Deal

Raytheon, an RTX subsidiary, has secured a $1.7 billion contract to deliver four Patriot air and missile defense systems to Spain, underscoring Europe’s accelerating investment in layered air defense...

December 23, 2025
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Germany Orders TAURUS NEO Strike Missiles

TAURUS Systems has secured a German government contract to establish serial production of the TAURUS NEO next-generation stand-off missile. With a range exceeding 500 km, the missile enables deep-strike...

December 23, 2025
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US Clears $951M AMRAAM-ER Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $951 million sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Denmark, covering 236 missiles and associated support. Intended for both air-to-air and ground-based air...

December 22, 2025
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Boeing, Anduril Join Forces on Army Missile

Boeing and Anduril Industries have partnered to develop a new high-speed interceptor for the US Army’s Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 program. The initiative aims to deliver a...

December 22, 2025
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Raytheon Wins Patriot Support Deal in Romania

Romania has awarded Raytheon a $168-million contract for additional Patriot air and missile defense components, strengthening its multi-layered defense network. The deal includes radars, launchers, command systems, and support...

December 21, 2025
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Germany Confirms Additional Arrow 3 Purchase

Israel and Germany have signed a $3.1 billion follow-on contract to expand Germany’s Arrow-3 ballistic missile defense capability. The deal builds on a landmark 2023 agreement and supports increased...

December 21, 2025
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US Marines Trial Red Wolf Missile on AH-1Z

The US Marine Corps has successfully test-fired L3Harris’ Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, demonstrating low-altitude, long-range strike capability. The trial supports the Corps’ push for...