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December 6, 2025
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Italy Gains Deep-Strike Power With JASSM-ER Sale

Washington has notified Congress of a possible $301 million Foreign Military Sale supplying Italy with 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER missiles and a comprehensive support package. Far from a routine transaction,...

December 4, 2025
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Brazil Debuts New Laser-Guided Tank Killer

Brazil’s emerging solution for precision anti-armor engagements is the MAX 1.2 AC, a laser-guided missile created by SIATT under EDGE Group. The system uses laser designation to maintain an...

December 3, 2025
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Thailand Acquires Israeli Barak MX Air Defense

Thailand has awarded a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) contract to Israel Aerospace Industries for the Barak MX air defense system to support its Integrated Air Defense System modernization program. The selection...

December 3, 2025
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Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Build; Hanwha Wins $480M

South Korea has authorized full-rate production of its L-SAM long-range surface-to-air missile system under a 705.4-billion-won ($480 million) agreement with Hanwha Aerospace. Deliveries of interceptors and launchers are expected...

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....