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March 11, 2025
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Kongsberg’s naval strike missiles are purchased by Denmark for $306 million.

Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and associated equipment have been purchased by Denmark for 2.1 billion kroner ($306 million). The Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates of Denmark will be outfitted with the...

March 11, 2025
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Low-Cost, Modular, Mass-Producible Cruise Missiles Unveiled by Lockheed

The Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), a novel modular and mass-producible air vehicle fashioned like a cruise missile, was introduced by Lockheed Martin. The CMMT, also referred to as the...

March 5, 2025
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US Investigating 3D-Printed Dark Ceramics for Aircraft and Hypersonic Missiles

3D-printed black ceramics that can survive harsh environments may soon be used in American hypersonic weapons and airplanes. Dark ceramics, which are perfect for hypersonic vehicles because of their...

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...