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May 12, 2026
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$407M deal boosts Guam air defense

Lockheed Martin has received a major contract expansion to continue building Guam’s integrated missile defense system, a critical element of US Indo-Pacific security strategy. The layered architecture combines Aegis,...

May 12, 2026
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NGSRI flight test completed by Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested a new missile seeker for the US Army’s NGSRI competition, the program intended to replace the aging Stinger air defense missile. The AI-enabled seeker...

May 11, 2026
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Ukraine Patriot support funded by Norway

Norway has strengthened NATO’s PURL initiative with a new $304-million contribution supporting Patriot interceptor deliveries to Ukraine. The effort is designed to accelerate allied weapons transfers and improve battlefield...

May 11, 2026
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New Bolide missile boosts RBS 70 NG

Saab has introduced the Bolide 2 missile for the RBS 70 NG air defense system, significantly enhancing counter-drone and short-range interception capabilities. The upgraded missile features improved terminal performance,...

May 11, 2026
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IRIS-T partnership renewed by Greece

Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have renewed their partnership on the IRIS-T missile program as European demand for advanced air defense systems continues to rise. The cooperation...

May 10, 2026
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Coastal induction likely for new missile

India’s long-range “carrier-killer” anti-ship missile program has moved closer to operational deployment after completing developmental trials and preparing for Indian Navy user evaluations. The system is designed to target...

May 7, 2026
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India to get local MICA missile support hub

MBDA and the Indian Air Force are partnering to establish a domestic maintenance and overhaul facility for MICA air-to-air missiles in India. The project supports India’s self-reliance goals by...

May 7, 2026
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Patriot delay pushes Swiss defense search

Switzerland is reassessing air defense options as delays impact the delivery of Patriot missile systems. The country has contacted manufacturers from Europe, Israel, and South Korea to evaluate systems...

May 5, 2026
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Patriot interceptor deal awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon has received a major contract to produce Patriot GEM-T interceptor missiles for US operations linked to regional threats from Iran. The missile system is designed to destroy ballistic...

May 5, 2026
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Scalp Naval missile production revived

France is restarting production of its Scalp Naval cruise missile to strengthen long-range strike capabilities in response to growing geopolitical tensions. The missile provides precision attacks against strategic land...