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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...

May 7, 2025
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Israel Engages US in Talks Over Potential JASSM Missile Acquisition

Israel’s Ministry of Defense is said to be in advanced discussions with the US to acquire Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM). While specific details remain undisclosed, Israeli...

May 6, 2025
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Norway Authorized to Procure AIM-9X Block II Missiles from the US

The US State Department has authorized a potential $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway. The deal includes 300 missiles, training units, guidance kits, and...

May 6, 2025
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US Navy Conducts Cold Launch Test of Hypersonic Missile at Sea

The US Navy has successfully completed a full-scale flight test of its first sea-launched hypersonic missile, known as the Conventional Prompt Strike. Conducted at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station,...

May 5, 2025
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Saudi Arabia Cleared for $3.5B Purchase of AMRAAM Missiles from US

The US State Department has cleared a proposed $3.5 billion sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to Saudi Arabia. The deal includes 1,000 missiles, 50 guidance sections, and support services,...

May 4, 2025
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Iran Reveals Long-Range Ballistic Missile Capable of Reaching 1,200 Km

Amid growing tensions with Western nations, Iran has revealed a new solid-fuel ballistic missile, the Ghassem Basir, with a range of 1,200 kilometers. Iranian state media described the missile...