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May 28, 2026
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IAF develops mobile S-400 firing tactics

Defense organizations are accelerating development of next-generation tactical missile systems capable of engaging aerial, maritime, and ground-based threats with greater precision and survivability. Modern missile programs emphasize extended range,...

May 27, 2026
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US expands Freedom Eagle missile output

AeroVironment has received an additional $20.2-million US government investment to expand production of its Freedom Eagle-1 kinetic counter-drone interceptor missile. The funding will support a major facility expansion in...

May 25, 2026
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Astra Mk3 Gandiva enters flight test phase

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile program is entering a crucial testing phase as DRDO prepares for airborne integration and live-fire trials scheduled during 2027–2028. Powered by Solid Fuel...

May 20, 2026
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Northrop delivers 1,000th SABR radar

Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,000th APG-83 SABR radar, marking a major milestone in fighter aircraft modernization. The AESA radar is designed primarily for F-16 upgrades, bringing advanced targeting,...

May 20, 2026
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Canada upgrades CC-130J fleet support

Canada has signed contract amendments worth $1.15 billion with Lockheed Martin to extend maintenance and modernization support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-130J Hercules fleet. The first agreement,...

May 19, 2026
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Germany to deploy Patriot system to Turkey

Germany is preparing to deploy a Patriot missile defense battery to Turkey as part of a NATO rotational mission aimed at strengthening regional air defense capabilities. Around 150 German...

May 18, 2026
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Japan may export Type 88 missiles to Philippines

Japan is considering exporting its retired Type 88 anti-ship missiles to the Philippines as part of growing defense cooperation between the two countries. The missile system, developed by Mitsubishi...

May 18, 2026
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Lockheed NGC2 prototype proven in Balikatan live-fire test

Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype was successfully tested during the Balikatan 2026 military exercise involving US and Philippine forces. The advanced system integrates sensor data,...

May 14, 2026
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Estonia signs deal for more Chunmoo launchers

Estonia has signed a follow-on agreement with South Korea for three additional K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems, expanding an earlier acquisition that included six launchers and several missile...

May 14, 2026
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Barracuda cruise missile production expands

The Pentagon has signed a framework agreement with Anduril Industries to scale production of the Barracuda-500M low-cost containerized cruise missile under the Ground-Launched Low-Cost Containerized Munition initiative. The deal...