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June 24, 2026
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Precision Strike Missile Output Set to Expand

Lockheed Martin has secured a major contract increase from the US Army to accelerate manufacturing and sustainment of the Precision Strike Missile. Valued at $8.4 billion, the modification supports...

June 23, 2026
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Estonia Boosts Air Defense Capability With First IRIS-T SLM System

Diehl Defence has completed the delivery of the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system to Estonia, providing the country with a significantly expanded air defense capability. Stationed at...

June 22, 2026
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Hanwha, Thales Explore Missile Integration

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales have signed an agreement to examine the integration of South Korea’s Chunmoo missile family with the Thales X-Fire launcher system. The project covers three missile...

June 21, 2026
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Akash-NG Tuned for Saturation Attacks

The Akash-NG missile defense platform has been specifically refined to defend against coordinated cruise missile barrages supported by electronic warfare and decoy tactics. Compared with its predecessor, the new...

June 17, 2026
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US Navy Places First Blackbeard Contract

Defense startup Castellion has secured its first production-focused Navy contract for 50 Blackbeard hypersonic missiles. The agreement advances the missile from testing into early operational capability while supporting production...

June 15, 2026
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India hits key ICBM defense milestone

India has reached a significant milestone in its long-running Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) initiative with the successful completion of advanced trials under Phase 2 of the program. The system...

June 14, 2026
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India explores dual-mode ramjet missile tech

Indian defense researchers are exploring the possibility of adapting the Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) into an air-launched weapon capable of deployment from advanced fighter aircraft....

June 13, 2026
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DRDO conducts first NASM-MR missile test

India has reportedly achieved a significant milestone in indigenous missile development with the successful maiden test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM-MR). The trial, conducted using a ground-based...

June 11, 2026
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South Korea Approved for AMRAAM Missiles

Washington has authorized a potential sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles worth approximately $292 million to South Korea, further strengthening the country’s air combat capabilities. The package includes 70 beyond-visual-range...

June 9, 2026
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Raytheon Expands Rhode Island Facility

Kongsberg has secured a major US Air Force contract to produce additional Joint Strike Missiles, further expanding the operational capabilities of the F-35 fighter fleet. Valued at nearly $241...