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January 18, 2026
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SM-2 Block IIIC Upgrade Enhances US Navy Air Defense

At the Surface Navy Association 2026 conference, the U.S. Navy displayed the SM-2 Block IIIC/CU (RIM-66P) surface-to-air missile, underlining its role as the most advanced configuration of the Standard...

January 15, 2026
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L3Harris Missile Unit to Receive $1B US Investment

The US government is set to commit $1 billion toward expanding missile propulsion manufacturing through L3Harris’ Missile Solutions unit, a newly formed business designed to scale production of solid...

January 13, 2026
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Britain Plans New Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

The UK government has unveiled Project Nightfall, a program designed to rapidly develop mobile tactical ballistic missile systems for Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support to Kyiv....

January 12, 2026
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SpaceX Wins US Contract for Missile Tracking Satellites

SpaceX has secured $739 million in contracts from the US Space Systems Command to launch missile warning and tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency and the National Reconnaissance...

January 12, 2026
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Sweden Approves $1.6B Plan to Boost Air Defense Forces

The Swedish government has unveiled a 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) plan to reinforce the country’s air defense network, citing growing regional security challenges and lessons learned from the...

January 11, 2026
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New Russian Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Challenges US, NATO

Russia’s latest strike on western Ukraine has drawn heightened attention after Moscow confirmed the use of its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, a system defense experts say is intended...

January 11, 2026
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Northrop Wins US Navy Deal for Hypersonic Defense Motor

The U.S. Navy has moved to strengthen its missile defense and strike capabilities by awarding Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop a new 21-inch diameter second-stage rocket...

January 9, 2026
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Northrop Unveils New Digital ICBM Target Platform

In a significant advancement for US missile defense testing, Northrop Grumman has conducted the inaugural launch of its digitally redesigned ICBM target vehicle, demonstrating new capabilities aimed at countering...

January 9, 2026
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Kosovo Acquires Turkish OMTAS Anti-Tank Missiles

Kosovo has expanded its anti-tank missile arsenal with a new delivery of Turkey’s OMTAS guided weapon system, reinforcing its push to modernize ground forces and improve defenses against armored...

January 9, 2026
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India Procures Locally Built PULS Long-Range Rockets

India has moved to significantly upgrade its long-range firepower after the Indian Army signed a ₹29.3-billion ($35 million) contract with NIBE to procure a new multiple rocket launcher system....