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December 17, 2025
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Norway’s Kongsberg Expands With US Missile Acquisition

Kongsberg Group has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in American missile manufacturer Zone 5 Technologies, expanding its capabilities in precision strike, counter-UAS, and low-cost weapons production. The...

December 17, 2025
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Israel’s SPYDER System Enhances Kenya Air Defense

The Kenyan military has received a SPYDER surface-to-air missile system from Israel, underscoring Nairobi’s efforts to modernize its defense forces and diversify international security partnerships. Valued at approximately $26.4...

December 13, 2025
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Finland Clears AIM-120D-3 Missile Purchase for F-35 Jets

Helsinki has approved the purchase of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles to arm its incoming F-35A Lightning II fighters, marking a critical milestone in Finland’s air combat modernization program. The move...

December 12, 2025
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Lockheed Awards $200M Contract to L3Harris for GMLRS

Lockheed Martin has awarded L3Harris Technologies a new contract worth up to $200 million to boost production of solid rocket motors for the GMLRS Insensitive Munition, supporting growing artillery...

December 11, 2025
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Danish Military Adds New IRIS-T SLM Units Under ESSI

Denmark has boosted its ground-based air defense posture by ordering additional IRIS-T SLM fire units through the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), a cooperative framework led by Germany. The...

December 10, 2025
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Lockheed Joins Hadrian to Accelerate Missile Output

Lockheed Martin has announced a new collaboration with Hadrian to enhance the speed and efficiency of missile component production, reinforcing the stability and scalability of America’s defense industrial base....

December 10, 2025
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Belgium Gets US Approval for $79M Hellfire Missile Deal

The United States has approved a possible $79-million foreign military sale to Belgium for AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles, marking another step in strengthening the country’s precision-strike capabilities. Belgium’s request includes...

December 8, 2025
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$153M Missile Deal Awarded to Hanwha by South Korea

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has been awarded a second-phase missile production contract worth approximately $153 million for its Cheongeom guided weapon, extending the locally developed missile program through 2028....

December 8, 2025
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Denmark Approved for $3.7B US IBCS and AMRAAM Package

Washington has cleared a potential multibillion-dollar arms package for Denmark that includes the Integrated Battle Command System with Indirect Fire Protection Capability and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles. If finalized, the...

December 6, 2025
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Italy Gains Deep-Strike Power with US JASSM-ER Sale

The United States has notified Congress of a planned sale to Italy worth up to $301 million for a stock of 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER long-range precision missiles, the Defense...