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June 11, 2025
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Australia to Co-Produce US Precision Missile Under New Defense Pact

Canberra has committed to collaborating with Washington in the joint production and future upgrades of the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile. The missile is capable of engaging targets at...

June 11, 2025
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Enhanced Type 12 Missile Launcher Makes First Public Appearance in Japan

The Japanese Army has unveiled its latest long-range Type 12 missile launcher at a large-scale firepower demonstration for the first time. Held at Higashi-Fuji, the event hosted about 4,000...

June 10, 2025
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Germany, Norway Finalize F-35 Missile Deal Worth Over $640M

Germany is set to equip its F-35s with the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) in a $642 million agreement facilitated through Norway. The German Parliament approved the purchase on June...

June 6, 2025
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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Trial Powerful Rocket Motor for US Army’s Future Interceptor

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have jointly conducted successful tests of rocket motors intended for the Army’s future NGSRI missile, designed to replace the current Stinger system. These motors utilize...

June 6, 2025
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Latvia Purchases Israeli Spike Missiles With Local Industry Involvement

Latvia has signed a contract to obtain Israeli-developed Spike missile systems for both the military and national guard. The 81-million-euro package includes weapons, spare parts, and support gear, though...

June 5, 2025
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Ukraine Secures More IRIS-T Missile Systems From Germany’s Diehl Defence

Diehl Defence of Germany has received a $2.5 billion contract to supply four full IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine. The move was announced by Ukraine’s defense leadership as...

May 27, 2025
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Russia Upgrades Iskander Missile to Penetrate Ukraine’s Patriot Defenses

Russia has deployed modified Iskander-M missiles against Ukraine, designed to be harder to intercept by systems like the U.S.-supplied Patriot. According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat, six...

May 16, 2025
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Turkey Acquires Over 100 American Missiles to Strengthen Air Defenses

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of missiles to Turkey, including 53 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and 60 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinders, with guidance sections and support equipment. Valued...

May 15, 2025
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Taiwan Conducts Maiden Test of Land Sword II Surface-to-Air Missile

Taiwanese armed forces have successfully launched their first live-fire test of the domestically developed Land Sword II air defense missile. The test, held in Pingtung County, saw all three...

May 13, 2025
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Belgium to Procure Portable Air Defense Systems from Poland

Belgium is planning to enhance its military defense by acquiring between 200 and 300 Piorun shoulder-launched air defense systems from Poland. The deal, confirmed via a letter of intent...