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June 16, 2025
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Stratolaunch Awards Ursa Major a $32.9M Contract for 16 Enhanced Hadley Engines Supporting Hypersonic Testing.

Ursa Major has been awarded a $32.9 million contract to supply 16 advanced Hadley H13 engines to Stratolaunch under a multi-year program. This latest partnership continues a track record...

June 13, 2025
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New US Air Force Cruise Missile for B-21, B-52 Revealed

The US Air Force has showcased its first concept image of the AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear cruise missile planned for deployment on both B-21 and B-52 bombers....

June 11, 2025
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Australia, US Seal Deal on Joint Missile Development and Industry Cooperation

Australia has signed an agreement with the US to jointly advance and maintain the Precision Strike Missile project. This formalizes deeper military-technical collaboration under a shared strategic umbrella in...

June 11, 2025
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Japan Reveals Advanced Type 12 Missile Launcher to Public for First Time

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces presented their enhanced Type 12 long-range missile launcher at the annual Fuji Firepower Exercise. Held in Shizuoka, the event invited thousands of students and...

June 10, 2025
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Germany to Acquire Joint Strike Missiles for F-35s in Norway-Led Purchase

A 6.5-billion kroner ($642 million) agreement will see Germany’s F-35 jets outfitted with Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missiles. Germany’s Parliament cleared the acquisition on June 4, making the country the...

June 6, 2025
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Raytheon, Northrop Trial Longer-Burning Rocket for Army’s New Air Defense Weapon

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have finished testing new rocket propulsion for the Army’s Next-Gen Short-Range Interceptor, meant to succeed the Stinger missile. These rocket motors incorporate Highly Loaded Grain...

June 6, 2025
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Latvia Taps German Partner to Deliver Israeli Spike Missile Systems

The Latvian defense ministry has ordered Israeli-made Spike anti-tank weapons for the army and national guard forces. The €81-million ($92.6 million) agreement includes support hardware and ammunition, with quantities...

June 5, 2025
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Ukraine Expands Air Defense With New IRIS-T Systems From Germany

Ukraine is set to receive four advanced IRIS-T missile systems from Germany’s Diehl Defence under a contract worth $2.5 billion, strengthening its defensive posture in the ongoing conflict. The...

April 24, 2025
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India and Vietnam will sign a deal worth $700 million for BrahMos missiles.

Vietnam is completing a deal with India to purchase $700 million worth of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. In line with the country’s recent drive toward a more modern defense...

April 18, 2025
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Roke Receives $333 Million Contract for Missile Defense Research in the UK

The UK Ministry of Defence has given Chemring Group’s Roke subsidiary a framework contract to oversee a broad spectrum of research initiatives that support the nation’s missile defense. The...