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February 12, 2026
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Munich Startup Tests Private Hypersonic Missile

Hypersonica has completed the first flight test of a privately developed European hypersonic missile, achieving speeds beyond Mach 6 and a range exceeding 300 kilometers. The Munich-based startup reported...

February 12, 2026
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Taiwan Expands PAC-3 Missile Stockpile

Taiwan is strengthening its air defenses with the procurement of 102 PAC-3 MSE interceptors produced by Lockheed Martin. Funded partly through surplus procurement resources and a proposed $40 billion...

February 11, 2026
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Europe’s AAM Receives Advanced Guidance Upgrade

Spain’s Indra is advancing a major upgrade to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile by redesigning its datalink architecture. The modernization seeks to extend communication range between the missile and...

February 10, 2026
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France Sends SAMP/T Radar to Bolster Ukraine

France will supply Ukraine with a replacement radar for its SAMP/T air defense system while an existing unit undergoes repairs. The move ensures continuity in Kyiv’s air defense coverage...

February 10, 2026
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Excalibur, Aselsan Form European Defense JV

Czech firm Excalibur International and Turkey’s Aselsan formed a European joint venture to expand cooperation in air defense and electronic warfare. One focus is integrating the Korkut 35mm anti-aircraft...

February 9, 2026
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Talks Intensify Between India and France on Proposed SCALP Missile Buy

India is nearing a major defence procurement decision with France as talks advance on acquiring additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, defence sources said. The move follows the missile’s successful...

February 9, 2026
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Germany Orders Large IRIS-T Missile Package

Germany’s arms procurement agency has signed multiple contracts with Diehl Defence to acquire additional IRIS-T guided missiles for the Bundeswehr. The procurement includes air-to-air variants for Eurofighter and Tornado...

February 4, 2026
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Nordic Partners Pledge $290M for Ukraine Air Defense Support

Nordic partners Sweden and Denmark have announced a 2.6 billion kronor ($290 million) air defense procurement for Ukraine, as the country continues to face large-scale Russian aerial bombardment. Sweden...

February 3, 2026
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Raytheon Wins $1B LTAMDS Contract for US Army Air Defense

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1.02-billion contract modification to produce additional Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDS) for the US Army. The award...

February 3, 2026
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Raytheon Next-Gen Short Range Interceptor Passes Test

Raytheon has achieved a key milestone in its bid to replace the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, with its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) successfully completing a ballistic...