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March 26, 2026
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US Approves $340M Hypersonic Support for Japan

The US State Department has approved a $340 million support package for Japan’s Hypersonic Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) initiative. This agreement includes testing assistance, coordination activities, logistics, and technical...

March 20, 2026
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Thales Wins UK Mobile Air Defense Assessment Deal

The UK has initiated the next phase of its MSHORAD program by awarding a contract to Thales UK. The project aims to replace the aging Stormer air defense system...

March 18, 2026
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Diehl, Latvia Form JV for Air Defense Support

Diehl Defence has partnered with Latvia to establish a regional support hub for ground-based air defense systems, including the IRIS-T SLM. The agreement focuses on maintenance, repair, and technical...

March 18, 2026
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Nordic Air Defence Expands to Poland

Nordic Air Defence has expanded into Poland through partnerships with WB Group and Tantalit to strengthen counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. The collaboration includes integration and potential local production...

March 17, 2026
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Taiwan Seeks Low-Cost Air Defense vs China Threats

Taiwan is taking significant steps to strengthen its air defense capabilities by developing cost-effective munitions to counter the growing threat of low-cost weapons used by China. As modern warfare...

March 16, 2026
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New French modular launcher enhances artillery strike distance up to 150 km

France is preparing to add a new long-range rocket launcher to its arsenal, boosting its strike capabilities on the modern battlefield. The FLP-T 150 system, developed jointly by ArianeGroup...

March 16, 2026
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US backs Latvia’s coastal defense upgrade with Naval Strike Missile program

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace a $45.5-million contract to provide the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia. The agreement, issued through the Foreign...

March 13, 2026
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Pratt & Whitney to Supply TJ150 Missile Engines

Pratt & Whitney has secured a contract to provide its TJ150 turbojet engines for the Black Arrow air-to-ground missile developed by Leidos Dynetics. The agreement comes after the US...

March 11, 2026
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Lockheed Invests $150M in Alabama Missile Plant

Lockheed Martin plans to invest more than $150 million to expand its missile production facility in Pike County, Alabama. The investment will increase manufacturing capacity for several major US...

March 9, 2026
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South Korea Sends Cheongung-II Missiles to UAE

South Korea has agreed to provide additional Cheongung-II air defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates after the country requested urgent support due to ongoing drone and missile threats...