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December 21, 2025
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US Marines Test Red Wolf Missile from AH-1Z Helicopter

The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully conducted a low-altitude live-fire test of the Red Wolf launched-effects weapon from an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter, L3Harris Technologies announced. The trial, carried...

December 19, 2025
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Denmark Buys Naval Strike Missile Defense System for $117M

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a contract worth more than €100 million ($117 million) from the Danish government to supply the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System (NSM...

December 19, 2025
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Lockheed ER GMLRS Exceeds 100 Km in Live-Fire Test

Lockheed Martin has successfully extended the reach of US Army rocket artillery following a live-fire test of the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-GMLRS). Conducted at the White...

December 18, 2025
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Russia Activates First S-500 Air Defense Regiment

Russia has confirmed that its first air and missile defense regiment equipped with the S-500 Prometheus system has officially entered combat duty, marking a major milestone in the country’s...

December 17, 2025
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Kongsberg to Acquire US Missile Firm Based in California

Norway’s Kongsberg Group has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in US-based missile developer Zone 5 Technologies, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing market for low-cost,...

December 17, 2025
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Kenya Strengthens Air Defense With Israeli SPYDER

Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, marking a significant upgrade to the country’s air defense and signaling a shift in Nairobi’s defense partnerships. The...

December 13, 2025
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Finland Approves AIM-120D-3 Missile Buy for F-35A Fleet

Finland has taken a major step in equipping its future F-35A fighter fleet, approving the acquisition of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The decision...

December 12, 2025
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L3Harris Boosts GMLRS Rocket Output Under $200M Deal

L3Harris Technologies has secured a follow-on contract valued at up to $200 million to manufacture additional solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Insensitive...

December 11, 2025
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Denmark Expands IRIS-T SLM Buy for Sky Shield Plan

Denmark has strengthened its national air defense network by procuring additional IRIS-T SLM fire units under the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The decision expands Copenhagen’s investment in...

December 10, 2025
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Lockheed, Hadrian Partner to Speed Up Missile Production

Lockheed Martin has entered a new partnership with Hadrian to accelerate the production of essential missile components, a move aimed at strengthening the resilience and scalability of US defense...