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February 9, 2026
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India–France SCALP Missile Negotiations

India’s move to expand its SCALP cruise missile stockpile reflects operational lessons from Operation Sindoor, where the weapon demonstrated high precision and survivability in contested airspace. The prospective deal...

February 9, 2026
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Diehl Secures Major IRIS-T Deal

Germany has expanded its IRIS-T missile procurement under multiple contracts with Diehl Defence, covering aerial and ground-based variants. The program supports fleet integration on combat aircraft and bolsters short-...

February 4, 2026
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Sweden, Denmark Commit $290M to Ukraine AD

Ukrainian defense innovation received a boost with the unveiling of ARDAL, a new unmanned ground vehicle developed by Frontline Robotics and BUREVII. The mobile platform is equipped with a...

February 3, 2026
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US Army Awards Raytheon Billion-Dollar LTAMDS Production Deal

The US Department of Defense has issued Raytheon a $1.02 billion contract modification to continue production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor for the US Army....

February 3, 2026
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Next-Generation Raytheon Short-Range Interceptor Passes Key Test

Raytheon has announced that its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, intended as a replacement for the US Army’s Stinger missile, has successfully completed a ballistic test. The internally funded...

February 2, 2026
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THAAD Production to Surge Fourfold as Lockheed Martin Scales Up

Lockheed Martin has joined with the US Department of Defense to dramatically expand production of THAAD interceptors, responding to rising demand for advanced missile-defence capabilities across the United States...

January 30, 2026
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Quantum Tech Targets Air, Missile Defense

U.S. defense firms are testing the potential of quantum computing to transform missile defense decision-making. By combining quantum optimization tools with defense simulations, early trials reportedly showed faster engagement...

January 30, 2026
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Chunmoo Beats US, Europe in Norway Choice

Norway’s decision to procure the K239 Chunmoo system represents a significant enhancement of its long-range firepower and a notable diversification of its defense procurement base. The Chunmoo’s ability to...

January 29, 2026
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Elbit Wins $183M Israeli Air Weapons Contract

The Israeli government has moved to strengthen its defense industrial base through a major air munitions order awarded to Elbit Systems under a multi-year framework valued at $183 million....

January 27, 2026
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RAM Missile Support Contract Awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon will continue providing technical and engineering support for the Rolling Airframe Missile under a new US Navy contract extension. The RAM’s fire-and-forget design and dual-mode guidance make it...