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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...

February 2, 2026
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Lockheed to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Output Globally

Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense have agreed to dramatically expand production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, responding to rising global demand for advanced...

January 31, 2026
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US Approves $9B Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile Sale to Saudi

The United States has approved a potential USD 9.0 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia to significantly expand the Kingdom’s inventory of Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)...