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March 20, 2026
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British Army Selects Thales for Air Defense

Thales UK has been selected to lead the next phase of the British Army’s MSHORAD program, focusing on developing a modern short-range air defense solution. The project aims to...

March 18, 2026
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Baltic Air Defense JV Signed by Diehl

German defense firm Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia-based Ripo Remonta Centrs to jointly establish a regional support hub for advanced air defense systems. The...

March 18, 2026
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Poland Entry via WB, Tantalit Deal

Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence is strengthening its presence in Eastern Europe by forming a strategic alliance with Poland’s WB Group and Tantalit to counter emerging drone threats. The...

March 17, 2026
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Taiwan Eyes Low-Cost Air Defense

Taiwan is advancing the development of economical air defense systems to counter the growing use of inexpensive attack weapons by potential adversaries. The program focuses on introducing lower-cost interceptors...

March 13, 2026
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Pratt & Whitney to Supply TJ150 Missile Engines

Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX Corporation, has secured a contract to supply TJ150 turbojet engines for the Black Arrow air-to-ground missile developed by Leidos Dynetics. The...

March 11, 2026
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Lockheed Invests $150M in Missile Production

Lockheed Martin plans to invest more than $150 million over the next five years to expand its missile manufacturing facility in Pike County, Alabama. The investment aims to increase...

March 9, 2026
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UAE Receives Korean Cheongung-II Interceptors

South Korea is preparing to deliver a batch of Cheongung-II air defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates following an urgent request from Abu Dhabi as it faces continued...

March 9, 2026
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Hanwha Expands Into Estonian Defense Sector

Hanwha Aerospace has announced plans to invest 100 million euros to expand cooperation with Estonia’s defense sector, including building new industrial infrastructure and strengthening long-term defense partnerships. A key...

March 9, 2026
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Lockheed LRASM Output Gets USAF Funding

Lockheed Martin has received a $53-million contract modification from the US Air Force to expand production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), a key precision weapon designed for modern...

March 9, 2026
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First Type 12 Long-Range Missiles to Kyushu

Japan has initiated preparations to deploy its enhanced Type 12 long-range surface-to-ship missile system after launchers for the first batch arrived at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto Prefecture. Located on...