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December 17, 2025
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Kenya Strengthens Air Defense With SPYDER

Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, marking a significant enhancement of its national air defense capabilities. Valued at approximately $26.4 million, the system was...

December 13, 2025
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Finland Approves AIM-120D-3 Missiles for F-35

As Helsinki transitions to the F-35, Finland has approved the purchase of the latest AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles, ensuring compatibility with modern air combat requirements. The decision reflects a deliberate...

December 12, 2025
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L3Harris Wins $200M GMLRS Production Contract

Under a new follow-on agreement, L3Harris will expand production of solid rocket motors supporting the GMLRS IM program, using its modernized Camden facility for the first time. The contract...

December 10, 2025
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Lockheed Partners With Hadrian for Faster Missiles

Lockheed Martin is expanding the modernization of its missile manufacturing operations through a new partnership with Hadrian, which will introduce advanced automation and manufacturing technologies into its production ecosystem....

December 8, 2025
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Hanwha Secures $153M Korean Missile Contract

Hanwha Aerospace has received a $153-million follow-on order for the Cheongeom missile, expanding production under a program now valued at 387.7 billion KRW ($263M). Delivery will continue until 2028....

December 8, 2025
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US OKs $3.7B IBCS-IFPC, AMRAAM Sale to Denmark

Denmark has been cleared for a $3.73-billion FMS package combining the IBCS-IFPC integrated defense system with a major buy of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs. The deal includes launchers, radars, operations centers,...

December 6, 2025
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Italy Gains Deep-Strike Power With JASSM-ER Sale

Washington has notified Congress of a possible $301 million Foreign Military Sale supplying Italy with 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER missiles and a comprehensive support package. Far from a routine transaction,...

December 4, 2025
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Brazil Debuts New Laser-Guided Tank Killer

Brazil’s emerging solution for precision anti-armor engagements is the MAX 1.2 AC, a laser-guided missile created by SIATT under EDGE Group. The system uses laser designation to maintain an...

December 3, 2025
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Thailand Acquires Israeli Barak MX Air Defense

Thailand has awarded a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) contract to Israel Aerospace Industries for the Barak MX air defense system to support its Integrated Air Defense System modernization program. The selection...

December 3, 2025
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Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Build; Hanwha Wins $480M

South Korea has authorized full-rate production of its L-SAM long-range surface-to-air missile system under a 705.4-billion-won ($480 million) agreement with Hanwha Aerospace. Deliveries of interceptors and launchers are expected...