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January 12, 2026
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SpaceX Chosen for US Missile Tracking Satellites

SpaceX has secured a series of Pentagon launch contracts to support next-generation missile warning and tracking satellite constellations in low-Earth orbit. Valued at $739 million, the missions will support...

January 12, 2026
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Sweden Boosts Air Defenses With $1.6B Plan

The Swedish government revealed a $1.6-billion air defense investment aimed at enhancing protection against aerial threats, particularly over civilian areas. Officials cited Ukraine’s experience as evidence of the importance...

January 11, 2026
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New Oreshnik Missile Poses Direct NATO Threat

The confirmed Russian launch of an Oreshnik ballistic missile against Lviv represents a calculated escalation in signaling rather than a decisive military strike. Analysts assess the missile’s deployment as...

January 11, 2026
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Navy Taps Northrop to Counter Hypersonic Threats

Northrop Grumman’s new contract reflects a deliberate U.S. Navy strategy to extract greater capability from existing missile architectures by focusing on propulsion. The 21-inch second-stage motor represents a substantial...

January 9, 2026
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Northrop Unveils Digital ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has completed the first launch of its digitally redesigned ICBM target vehicle, marking a key step in modernizing how the US tests missile defense systems against advanced...

January 9, 2026
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Kosovo Adds Turkish OMTAS Anti-Tank Missiles

Kosovo has received an additional shipment of Turkish-made OMTAS anti-tank guided missiles, expanding its inventory of precision weapons as it builds layered defenses against armored threats. The mid-range, fire-and-forget...

January 9, 2026
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Indian Army Fields India-Made PULS Rockets

The Indian Army has signed a 29.3-billion-rupee contract with Nibe for a long-range multiple rocket launcher based on Elbit Systems’ PULS platform. Capable of striking targets up to 300...

January 9, 2026
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Denmark Approved for $45M Hellfire Missiles

The US State Department has approved a potential $45-million foreign military sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and associated equipment to Denmark. The package includes up to 100 missiles, launchers,...

January 8, 2026
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Northrop Wins $94M Hypersonic Motor Contract

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop and qualify a second-stage solid rocket motor to extend missile range and speed. Sixty units will...

January 8, 2026
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Raytheon Secures $29.2M SM-6 Production Deal

The US Navy has issued Raytheon a $29.2 million contract modification to expand tooling and test equipment for the SM-6 All Up Round missile. Rather than procuring missiles directly,...