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June 11, 2025
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Australia Joins US in Producing Advanced Long-Range Missiles

A new memorandum of understanding enables joint efforts by Australia and the United States on the PrSM program. This move allows shared development and ensures compatibility of missile systems...

June 11, 2025
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Japan Rolls Out Long-Range Type 12 Missile Launcher During Public Drill

For the first time, Japan has displayed its enhanced Type 12 missile launcher vehicle during its largest live-fire military exercise. Approximately 4,000 high school students and parents gathered at...

June 10, 2025
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Germany Moves Ahead With Joint Strike Missile Buy for F-35s via Norway

Germany is acquiring the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35s in a $642 million agreement approved by Parliament on June 4. This makes Germany the fifth user of the...

June 6, 2025
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Raytheon, Northrop Validate NGSRI Propulsion System in New Rocket Motor Tests

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have demonstrated the next-level rocket motors for the Army’s upcoming short-range interceptor, the NGSRI, intended to take over from the Stinger. Equipped with Highly Loaded...

June 6, 2025
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Latvia Secures Spike Missile Package in €81M Deal With EuroSpike

Latvia has concluded a procurement deal for Spike missile systems, developed by Israel and sourced via German industry. Valued at €81 million ($92.6 million), the order includes unspecified weapons,...

June 5, 2025
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Germany Commits to Ukraine With $2.5B IRIS-T Missile System Contract

Germany has signed off on a massive 2.2 billion-euro deal with Diehl Defence to deliver four IRIS-T surface-to-air systems to Ukraine, enhancing Kyiv’s layered air defense strategy. The systems...

May 27, 2025
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Russia has altered its Iskander missile system to evade Ukraine’s US-supplied Patriot air defense system

Russia recently launched upgraded Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine, designed to be more difficult to intercept—even for advanced systems like the US-made Patriot. According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson...

May 16, 2025
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Turkey Purchases Over 100 U.S.-Made Missiles to Strengthen Air Defense Capabilities

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential arms deal with Turkey involving the sale of two types of missiles manufactured by RTX. The agreement includes 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced...

May 15, 2025
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Taiwan Conducts First Test Launch of New Land Sword II Missile

Taiwan’s military has successfully conducted the first live-fire test of its indigenously developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, a key move to bolster the island’s air defense capabilities. During...

May 13, 2025
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Belgium to Procure Portable Air Defense Systems from Poland

Belgium is set to strengthen its defense capabilities by acquiring 200 to 300 Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland. The agreement, outlined in a letter of intent signed...