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May 2, 2026
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US clears $4B Patriot missile sale to Qatar

The US State Department has approved major defense sales totaling nearly $5 billion, including Patriot missile systems for Qatar and precision-guided weapons for Israel. The $4 billion Patriot package...

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 key milestones within just 18 months. Testing at Île du Levant confirmed structural integrity and...

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....

April 30, 2026
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Lockheed gets $1B HIMARS production deal

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13 billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS systems for the US and allied nations, including Australia, Canada, Estonia, Sweden, and Taiwan. Known for its...

April 28, 2026
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TRIYAM-3D AI air defence system unveiled

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance has introduced the TRIYAM-3D AI-powered counter-drone system, designed to address emerging drone swarm threats. Built on a “Detect, Decide, Destroy” framework, the system integrates...

April 27, 2026
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Russia offers Kalibr-PL missile to India

Russia has offered the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL to the Indian Navy as a long-range submarine-launched strike solution. With a range of around 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s baseline requirements. The...

April 26, 2026
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VL-SRSAM nears induction clearance

The VL-SRSAM (Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) system developed by DRDO has reached its final pre-induction stage for the Indian Navy. Recent trials confirmed its enhanced operational range...

April 24, 2026
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L3Harris Missile Unit Gains $1B Before IPO Launch

The United States Department of Defense has completed a $1-billion strategic investment in L3Harris Technologies to significantly expand its Missile Solutions division. This funding supports infrastructure modernization, advanced research...

April 24, 2026
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US Army Buys More IFPC 2 Air Defense Launchers

The United States Army has awarded Leidos a $617-million contract to expand procurement of launchers under the IFPC Increment 2 program. Designed to counter evolving aerial threats, including drones,...

April 23, 2026
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US approves AIM-9X and Hellfire sales to NATO allies

The United States Department of State has approved FMS packages for Lithuania and the Netherlands, involving AIM-9X Sidewinder and AGM-114 Hellfire systems. Lithuania’s acquisition enhances both air-to-air and ground-based...