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January 30, 2026
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Chunmoo Beats US, Europe in Norway Choice

Norway’s decision to procure the K239 Chunmoo system represents a significant enhancement of its long-range firepower and a notable diversification of its defense procurement base. The Chunmoo’s ability to...

January 29, 2026
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Elbit Wins $183M Israeli Air Weapons Contract

The Israeli government has moved to strengthen its defense industrial base through a major air munitions order awarded to Elbit Systems under a multi-year framework valued at $183 million....

January 27, 2026
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RAM Missile Support Contract Awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon will continue providing technical and engineering support for the Rolling Airframe Missile under a new US Navy contract extension. The RAM’s fire-and-forget design and dual-mode guidance make it...

January 27, 2026
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Bulgaria Greenlights NSM Defense for Black Sea

January 26, 2026
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SAMP/T NG Strengthens Italy’s Air Defense

Italy’s receipt of its first SAMP/T NG system marks a key milestone in modernizing national and NATO-aligned air defense capabilities. Developed under a joint Franco-Italian program launched in 2021,...

January 24, 2026
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Trident II Missile Support Wins $67.5M Contract

SPA has secured a $67.5 million U.S. Navy task order to provide technical and analytical support for the Trident II SLBM system. The effort underpins both U.S. and UK...

January 23, 2026
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PrSM Rocket Motor Test Completed by Northrop

Northrop Grumman has validated another rocket motor for the Precision Strike Missile, reinforcing its role in the US Army’s next-generation long-range strike capability. The test confirmed propulsion performance for...

January 20, 2026
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Hyunmoo-5 Missile Enters ROK Frontline

South Korea has started operational deployment of the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, reinforcing its posture against North Korea’s growing emphasis on hardened and underground military installations. Known colloquially as the...

January 19, 2026
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Spain Gets Local Rocket Launcher Bid

Spain is seeking to revive its long-range rocket artillery capability through an indigenous SILAM solution proposed by EM&E Group and Rheinmetall Expal Munitions. Designed as a fully national program,...

January 18, 2026
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US Navy Introduces SM-2 Block IIIC/CU Upgrade for Air Defense

At the Surface Navy Association 2026 symposium, the U.S. Navy presented the SM‑2 Block IIIC/CU, offering insight into the next phase of medium‑range naval air defense. Designated RIM‑66P, the...