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May 11, 2026
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IRIS-T Cooperation Expanded in Greece

Germany’s Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have strengthened their long-term partnership on the IRIS-T missile program amid increasing European demand for air defense systems. The cooperation supports...

May 10, 2026
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Coastal Induction Planned Before 2030

India’s emerging long-range maritime strike system is progressing toward operational testing with the Indian Navy after completing multiple developmental trials. The missile is expected to combine extended-range targeting with...

May 7, 2026
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India to Get Local MICA Missile Support

The Indian Air Force and MBDA are moving ahead with plans to create an indigenous MICA missile overhaul and maintenance hub in India to improve lifecycle support for the...

May 7, 2026
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Swiss Air Defense Search Grows

Facing extended delays in the arrival of Patriot air defense batteries, Switzerland has begun examining alternative missile defense options from multiple international suppliers. The country’s arms procurement agency has...

May 5, 2026
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Patriot Missiles Set for Epic Fury

Raytheon has been awarded a significant contract worth $441.6 million to deliver Patriot GEM-T missile interceptors for Operation Epic Fury. This agreement builds on an existing multi-billion-dollar procurement framework...

May 5, 2026
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Scalp Naval Boosts Deep-Strike Capability

France is set to revive manufacturing of the Scalp Naval missile as part of efforts to enhance strategic strike capabilities. Initially introduced in 2017, the missile program faced a...

May 5, 2026
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US Signs HIMARS Deal With Lithuania

Lithuania is expanding its artillery capabilities through a new agreement with the United States for additional HIMARS units. Valued at $280 million, the package includes launch systems, various missile...

May 2, 2026
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$4B Patriot Air Defense Deal Approved

The US government has cleared two significant arms deals aimed at bolstering the capabilities of its allies in the Middle East. A $4 billion agreement will supply Qatar with...

April 30, 2026
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THUNDART rocket reaches live fire stage

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have successfully demonstrated the THUNDART rocket system, achieving rapid development from concept to testing within 18 months. Trials conducted at Île du Levant...

April 30, 2026
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Raytheon secures $833M ESSM Block 2 deal

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an $833 million contract to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 systems for 12 allied nations under the NATO SEASPARROW consortium....