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December 23, 2025
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Germany Orders TAURUS NEO Strike Missiles

TAURUS Systems has secured a German government contract to establish serial production of the TAURUS NEO next-generation stand-off missile. With a range exceeding 500 km, the missile enables deep-strike...

December 23, 2025
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US Clears $951M AMRAAM-ER Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $951 million sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Denmark, covering 236 missiles and associated support. Intended for both air-to-air and ground-based air...

December 22, 2025
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Boeing, Anduril Join Forces on Army Missile

Boeing and Anduril Industries have partnered to develop a new high-speed interceptor for the US Army’s Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 program. The initiative aims to deliver a...

December 22, 2025
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Raytheon Wins Patriot Support Deal in Romania

Romania has awarded Raytheon a $168-million contract for additional Patriot air and missile defense components, strengthening its multi-layered defense network. The deal includes radars, launchers, command systems, and support...

December 21, 2025
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Germany Confirms Additional Arrow 3 Purchase

Israel and Germany have signed a $3.1 billion follow-on contract to expand Germany’s Arrow-3 ballistic missile defense capability. The deal builds on a landmark 2023 agreement and supports increased...

December 21, 2025
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US Marines Trial Red Wolf Missile on AH-1Z

The US Marine Corps has successfully test-fired L3Harris’ Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, demonstrating low-altitude, long-range strike capability. The trial supports the Corps’ push for...

December 19, 2025
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Denmark Orders $117M Naval Strike Missile System

Denmark has signed a contract exceeding €100 million with Kongsberg for the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System, restoring its land-based anti-ship capability. The acquisition enhances NATO interoperability and...

December 19, 2025
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Lockheed ER GMLRS Breaks 100 km Range

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested its Extended-Range GMLRS rocket, achieving a flight distance of 112 kilometers during a HIMARS launch at White Sands. The test validates improved range, accuracy,...

December 18, 2025
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Russia Activates First S-500 Defense Regiment

Russia has placed its first S-500 Prometheus-equipped regiment on active duty, marking a significant milestone in its strategic air and missile defense posture. Designed to augment existing S-400 systems,...

December 17, 2025
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Kongsberg Expands Missile Portfolio With US Buy

Norway’s Kongsberg Group has agreed to acquire a 90 percent stake in US-based Zone 5 Technologies, significantly expanding its portfolio of low-cost, mass-produced strike and counter-drone weapons. The acquisition,...