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October 13, 2025
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UK Sends Laser-Guided Missiles to Ukraine Early

The United Kingdom has delivered several hundred air defense missiles to Ukraine nearly five months ahead of schedule, marking an accelerated contribution to Kyiv’s air defense efforts. The early...

October 13, 2025
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Japan Taps Mitsubishi for Sub-Launched Missile Build

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has signed two major contracts with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to initiate mass production of a new submarine-launched guided missile and an upgraded Type 12...

October 10, 2025
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UK, India Ink $465M Missile and Launcher Deal

The United Kingdom has finalized a £350 million ($465 million) defense agreement with India to supply air defense missiles and launchers to the Indian Army. The contract involves the...

October 8, 2025
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Germany, Switzerland Advance Joint Patriot Air Defense

Germany and Switzerland are exploring a joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system as part of broader efforts to enhance European defense cooperation and interoperability. The initiative aligns...

October 7, 2025
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North Korea Reveals Indigenous Pantsir-Style System

North Korea has unveiled a new short-range air defense system that appears heavily influenced by Russia’s Pantsir platform. The system was showcased at the Defense Development 2025 exhibition, where...

October 3, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Lands $647M Trident II Support

Lockheed Martin Space has been awarded a $647-million contract modification to sustain and continue production of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) for the US Navy. The...

October 3, 2025
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Raytheon Hands Over 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile

Raytheon has announced the delivery of the 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 to the US Navy, marking a major milestone in one of NATO’s most enduring cooperative...

October 2, 2025
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AI Upgrade Makes Zeus Missiles Smarter, Adaptive

Field AI, an advanced artificial intelligence solution, is poised to enhance the operational capabilities of Zeus missile units, ensuring they remain aware, adaptive, and connected throughout missions. This innovation...

October 2, 2025
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US Approves South Korea Buy of AGM-65G2 Missiles

South Korea is set to bolster its aerial strike capabilities following approval from the US State Department for a potential $34-million foreign military sale involving RTX-made AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical...

September 30, 2025
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Raytheon Wins $5B US Army Coyote Missile Contract

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $5-billion contract to deliver its advanced Coyote missile system, a high-speed counter-drone solution with versatile mission capabilities. The agreement includes fixed and...