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May 27, 2025
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Russia Modifies Iskander Missile to Beat Ukrainian Patriot 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 Buys More Than 100 US-Made Missiles to Boost Air Defense

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey. Ankara requested 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles...

May 15, 2025
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Taiwan Test-Fires New Land Sword II Missile for First Time

Taiwan’s military has conducted the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, marking a significant step in the island’s efforts to strengthen its air...

May 13, 2025
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Belgium to Acquire Man-Portable Air Defense Systems From Poland

Belgium is enhancing the country’s defense with a planned acquisition of 200 to 300 Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland. The deal includes training systems and support services,...

May 7, 2025
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Israel Discusses JASSM Missile Procurement With US

According to reports, the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) is in “advanced talks” with the US to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The Israeli newspaper Globes...

May 6, 2025
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US Approves Sale of AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles to Norway

The possible $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway has been approved by the US State Department. The agreement includes 300 AIM-9X Block II tactical...

May 6, 2025
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US Navy Tests Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile Using ‘Cold Launch’

The Conventional Prompt Strike, the first sea-based hypersonic missile in the United States, has undergone an end-to-end flight test by the U.S. Navy.The test, which was carried out at...

May 5, 2025
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US Approves $3.5 Billion AMRAAM Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

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

May 4, 2025
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Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile With 1,200 Km Range

At a time of escalating tensions with the West, Iranian state television announced the introduction of a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers (745 miles)....

March 19, 2025
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Swedish Gripen fighter planes will be equipped with Meteor missiles by MBDA.

MBDA UK has been contracted by Sweden to supply Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic combat aircraft used by the armed forces. Since 2016,...