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January 21, 2025
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Next-Gen Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Approved by South Korea

An upgraded long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) has been authorized by the Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea. For the development through 2028, a total of 567.7...

January 13, 2025
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Indonesia and India Sign a $450 Million BrahMos Agreement

According to Indian media, Indonesia has started the process of purchasing BrahMos cruise missiles from India. According to The New Indian Express, which cited sources, the Indonesian Ministry of...

January 3, 2025
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Japan will pay $3.64 billion to the US for 1,200 AMRAAM missiles.

A possible $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Japan has been approved by the US State Department. 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs have been requested...

December 20, 2024
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Raytheon’s Standard Missile Naval Defense Series (SM-1 to SM-6)

Raytheon has been awarded a $24.5 million contract modification to procure components addressing Megatron obsolescence for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) production. The work is expected to be completed by February...

December 16, 2024
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Trident II D5 Missile: Adapting to Evolving Challenges

Systems Planning and Analysis has secured a $7 million contract modification to exercise fiscal 2025 options for providing support services for the Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Strategic Weapons...

December 16, 2024
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BrahMos Aerospace Reevaluates Hypersonic BrahMos-2K Based on Feedback

Following a lukewarm reception to the proposed BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile, BrahMos Aerospace, in collaboration with Russia, is reassessing the missile’s technical specifications and pricing strategy. Feedback revealed concerns...

December 14, 2024
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Why India Chose the S-400 Over THAAD: A Comprehensive Comparison

In a landmark strategic decision, India chose Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the United States’ Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in 2018, signaling a significant shift...

November 28, 2024
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India’s Underwater Strike Potential Is Demonstrated by the K-4 Missile Test from the Submarine INS Arighaat

A successful test of India’s nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the INS Arighaat was reported by The Economic Times on November 28, 2024. The test was conducted...

November 20, 2024
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Northrop Stand-in Attack Weapon Test Missile Sent to US Air Force

The US Air Force has received a test missile from Northrop Grumman called the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), which is intended to take aim at threats that may be...

November 19, 2024
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Precision Strike Pinaka MBRL Variant Tested by India Flight

The Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) has successfully completed flight testing by India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). For multiple target engagement in salvo mode, the three-phase...