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September 18, 2026
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Italy’s TESEO MK2/E missile nears production

MBDA’s TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile has completed a validation firing for the Italian Navy, bringing the weapon programme closer to the end of development and formal qualification. During the...

September 15, 2026
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EDGE, Safran to develop missile propulsion in Brazil

UAE-based EDGE Group has entered into a cooperation agreement with France’s Safran Electronics & Defense to develop and manufacture solid rocket motors in Brazil. The initiative is intended to...

September 13, 2026
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Rosoboronexport confirms S-400 deal completion by 2026

India’s five-regiment S-400 Triumf acquisition from Russia is scheduled for completion in 2026, with the fourth regiment delivered from June and the fifth expected in November, according to the...

September 12, 2026
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West Bengal clears way for DRDO Junput test site

The West Bengal government has reportedly advanced the clearances required for the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s proposed testing facility at Junput, according to the Times of India. The...

September 11, 2026
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MBDA and WITU team up on mass interceptor program

MBDA and Poland’s Military Institute of Weapons Technology (WITU) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on missile development under the Counter Mass Interceptor (CMI) programme. The agreement...

September 11, 2026
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Australia declares NASAMS fully operational

The Australian Army’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System has reached final operational capability, marking an important milestone in the country’s integrated air and missile defence programme. The achievement confirms...

September 5, 2026
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Astra Mk1A to test extended 160-km range

India is preparing to conduct range-extension trials for the Astra Mk1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile later in 2026. The proposed upgrade is expected to increase its range from approximately 110...

September 3, 2026
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Japan Studies Underwater Hypersonic Missile Launches

Japan is seeking a new class of hypersonic guided missiles (HGM) that could be launched from platforms operating beneath the sea, according to plans outlined by the country’s Ministry...

September 2, 2026
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Germany trials long-range Israeli Lora missile

The German Navy has carried out two operational firing trials involving Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Naval Lora ballistic missile, moving the system closer to possible adoption by Germany. If...

September 1, 2026
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Roketsan Conducts Ground Launch Test of ÇAKIR Cruise Missile

Roketsan Conducts Ground-Based ÇAKIR Cruise Missile TrialsTurkish defense company Roketsan has conducted ground-launch trials of its ÇAKIR cruise missile, demonstrating that the weapon can be integrated with mobile land-based...