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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...

May 7, 2025
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Tekever Unveils $533 Million Investment to Revolutionize UK Defense Sector

British-Portuguese technology company Tekever has committed £400 million ($533 million) to a five-year initiative in the UK focused on advancing defense research, infrastructure, and technological innovation. Known as the...

May 6, 2025
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The United States authorizes Norway to purchase AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

The possible $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway has been cleared by the US State Department. Along with training missiles, guidance equipment, and missile...

May 6, 2025
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The US Navy Uses “Cold Launch” to Test a Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile

The Conventional Prompt Strike, the US Navy’s first sea-based hypersonic missile, has successfully completed an end-to-end flight test. The test was the first to use the cold-gas launch technique...

May 5, 2025
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The US authorizes the sale of AMRAAM missiles to Saudi Arabia for $3.5 billion.

The possible sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $3.5 billion has been cleared by the US State Department. Technical assistance,...

May 4, 2025
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Iran Releases a New Ballistic Missile with a Range of 1,200 Kilometers

At a time when tensions with the West are on the rise, Iran revealed a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers (745 miles), according to...

April 24, 2025
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Vietnam Nears Major Missile Acquisition Deal With India

Vietnam is nearing the completion of a $700-million deal to buy BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, set to equip both airborne platforms and land-based systems within its armed...