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May 14, 2026
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US boosts strike power with LCCM missiles

The US Department of Defense has selected Leidos to supply up to 3,000 low-cost containerized cruise missiles as part of the broader Arsenal of Freedom initiative aimed at expanding...

May 13, 2026
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New Glide Bomb Kit Trialed by India

India has carried out the first flight test of the indigenous TARA glide bomb range-extension kit, a precision-guidance solution intended to reduce dependence on imported smart munitions such as...

May 13, 2026
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US Army Expands Hypersonic Work

The United States Army has selected Leidos to lead large-scale production efforts for critical hypersonic weapon technologies under a $2.7-billion contract. The work will focus on scaling manufacturing capacity...

May 13, 2026
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Tactical Missile Test Supports MLRS Plan

France has advanced its domestic rocket artillery modernization program following the successful first test of the FLP-T 150 tactical ballistic missile developed by Thales and ArianeGroup. The supersonic munition...

May 12, 2026
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Lockheed wins Guam missile defense contract

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $407-million contract modification to advance development of Guam’s integrated missile defense architecture. The project focuses on engineering, testing, and...

May 12, 2026
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Lockheed completes NGSRI seeker test

Lockheed Martin has completed a major flight test for the US Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) program, validating the performance of its advanced missile seeker technology. During the Seeker...

May 11, 2026
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Norway allocates $304M for Patriot missiles

Norway has announced an additional 2.8 billion kroner ($304 million) contribution to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, including funding for Patriot air defense interceptors. The PURL framework...

May 11, 2026
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Saab unveils upgraded Bolide missile

Saab has unveiled the Bolide 2 missile, an upgraded interceptor for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system optimized for modern anti-drone warfare. The missile retains the laser...

May 11, 2026
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Greece extends IRIS-T deal with Diehl

Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have renewed their long-standing partnership on the IRIS-T missile program through a new memorandum of understanding signed in Athens. The cooperation extends...

May 10, 2026
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India’s carrier-killer missile nears trials

India’s long-range anti-ship strike program, often described as a “carrier-killer” capability, has progressed into the user-trial phase following the successful completion of three developmental trials. Designed to target high-value...