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July 15, 2025
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US Navy Awards Raytheon Major RAM Launcher Contract

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has landed a $74 million contract from the U.S. Navy to manufacture additional Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Launching Systems—marking the largest single...

July 4, 2025
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Lithuania Opts for Poland’s GROM Missiles to Enhance Air Defense

Polish defense firm MESKO S.A. has finalized a €28 million contract with Lithuania for the supply of GROM man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). The deal supports Lithuania’s broader efforts...

July 3, 2025
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New K-5 SLBM Enhances India’s Underwater Nuclear Strike Capability

India’s DRDO has successfully finalized the development of the K-5 submarine-launched ballistic missile, a major milestone in the country’s second-strike nuclear capability. Designed with a range of 5,000–6,000 kilometers,...

July 1, 2025
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Romania Picks Rafael for $2.23B Short-Range Air Defense System

Romania has selected Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to supply its new Very Short and Short Range Air Defense (V/SHORAD) system under a contract valued at 1.9 billion euros ($2.23...

June 26, 2025
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Japan’s MELCO to Manufacture Block 2 SeaSparrow Missiles for Raytheon

Raytheon has secured a $250 million agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 in Japan. Under this direct...

June 25, 2025
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South Korea Picks LIG Nex1 for Ballistic Missile Threat Modeling

South Korea has awarded a 3.4-billion-won (approximately $24 million) contract to domestic defense company LIG Nex1 for the development of a counter-ballistic missile simulation system. The project, scheduled for...

June 13, 2025
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Raytheon’s AGM-181 Cruise Missile to Equip USAF Strategic Bombers

The US Air Force has disclosed the first image of its new AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear-capable weapon slated for use aboard the B-21 Raider and B-52 Stratofortress...

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...