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December 2, 2025
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LM Secures $52M Deal for HIMARS, MLRS Support

Lockheed Martin has secured a $52-million contract to maintain, configure, and operate HIMARS and MLRS launchers for the US Army. The scope includes operational support, parts storage, and a...

December 1, 2025
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Denmark Buys NASAMS in $579M Kongsberg Deal

The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed a €500-million purchase of NASAMS to meet its medium-range air-defense needs. Deliveries start in 2026, with operational readiness targeted for 2028. The...

November 30, 2025
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Japan Weighs First Type 03 Export Amid China Tensions

Japan and the Philippines are holding exploratory discussions regarding a possible transfer of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range air defense system, signaling Tokyo’s potential entrance into lethal arms...

November 28, 2025
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Turkey Adds $6.5B in Deals to Expand Steel Dome

Turkey has advanced its indigenous Steel Dome air-defense initiative by signing $6.5 billion in new contracts covering radars, missiles, EW systems, command centers, and short- and long-range interceptors. Modeled...

November 27, 2025
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Romania Acquires French Mistral Air Defense Systems

Romania has finalized a 625-million-euro ($724 million) agreement to purchase Mistral very short-range air defense systems from France, securing one of the country’s most significant recent air-defense acquisitions. Under...

November 26, 2025
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US Navy Gives BAE $22M for Ship Missile Canisters

BAE Systems has secured a $22 million US Navy contract to produce additional missile canisters for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System and continue manufacturing MK 29 GMLS canisters....

November 25, 2025
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Israel Secures New Rafael Deal for Iron Dome Missiles

Israel has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to accelerate production of Iron Dome interceptors amid ongoing rocket, drone, and missile threats. Under the deal, Rafael...

November 25, 2025
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Leidos, Kongsberg Study Missile, USV Integration in Australia

Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed an MoU to explore integrating the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) with Leidos’ Sea Archer and Longbow uncrewed surface vessels. The initiative...

November 24, 2025
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Israel Signs $1.25B Tamir Missile Deal

Raytheon and Rafael’s joint venture R2S has secured a $1.25-billion contract to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles, along with associated kits and test equipment essential for sustaining ongoing...

November 24, 2025
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MBDA-Northrop Team on German IBCS Upgrade

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing Germany’s air and missile defense capabilities. The agreement focuses on integrating Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System...