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July 6, 2026
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UK Shifts From Meteor Upgrade to Next-Gen

Britain is shifting its long-term air combat strategy by replacing plans to modernize the Meteor missile with the development of an entirely new air-to-air weapon under the Future Air...

July 6, 2026
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India Streamlines Drone Launch Operations

N3X Defence has introduced a mobile launch solution for its WRATH UAV family, integrating five containerized drones onto a high-mobility vehicle for rapid battlefield deployment. The launcher’s hydraulic elevation...

July 5, 2026
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Indonesia Plans Additional BrahMos Orders

Indonesia is seeking to broaden its planned BrahMos missile acquisition as part of a long-term effort to enhance coastal defense and maritime security capabilities. The proposed phased purchase could...

July 5, 2026
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Tejas, Akash May Feature in Brazil Deal

India and Brazil are examining a unique defence exchange model that would see C-390M transport aircraft supplied to India in return for Tejas Mk1A fighters and Akash missile systems...

July 5, 2026
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Adani Expands Missile Manufacturing in MP

Adani Defence & Aerospace has laid the foundation for a ₹4,500 crore missile manufacturing hub in Shivpuri that will serve as an end-to-end production centre for advanced missile systems...

July 3, 2026
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Raytheon extends TOW support through 2030

The US Army plans to continue its partnership with Raytheon to provide long-term logistics and sustainment support for the TOW Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) through 2030. According to...

July 2, 2026
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NASAMS Deal Strengthens Kuwait Air Defenses

Kongsberg has finalized a $400 million agreement with Raytheon to supply the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to Kuwait under the US Foreign Military Sales program. The acquisition...

June 28, 2026
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DRDO advances Phase-3 missile defense program

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has entered the next stage of its Ballistic Missile Defence programme with the development of new interceptor systems designed to counter hypersonic weapons...

June 25, 2026
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Romania boosts air defense with Rheinmetall deal

Romania is significantly enhancing its integrated air-defense network through the acquisition of Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 35 and Skynex systems. The modernization program introduces a combination of highly mobile short-range protection...

June 25, 2026
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L3Harris expands PAC-3 missile production

L3Harris is significantly increasing production capacity for advanced missile propulsion systems through major investments at its Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities. The expansion introduces new manufacturing buildings equipped with automated...