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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,...

March 11, 2025
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Under a deal worth less than $306 million, Denmark purchases Kongsberg’s naval strike missiles.

The agreement, worth 2.1 billion kroner ($306 million), calls for Denmark to purchase Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and associated gear. The missiles will be used to arm the...

March 11, 2025
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Cruise missiles that are inexpensive, modular, and mass-produced are introduced by Lockheed.

The Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), a novel type of modular and mass-producible air vehicle resembling a cruise missile, has been introduced by Lockheed Martin. The CMMT, also known as...

March 5, 2025
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The United States is looking at using 3D-printed dark ceramics for hypersonic missiles and aircraft.

3D-printed dark ceramics that can withstand harsh environments may soon be used in America’s hypersonic planes and missiles. The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) researchers are investigating the usage...

January 21, 2025
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The Next Generation Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Gets the Green Light from South Korea

The Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea has authorized the creation of an enhanced version of the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM). Through 2028, a total of...

January 13, 2025
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With India, Indonesia starts a $450 million deal for BrahMos.

According to Indian media, Indonesia has started the process of buying BrahMos cruise missiles from India. The New Indian Express, quoting sources, revealed that the Indian embassy in Jakarta...

January 3, 2025
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In a deal worth $3.64 billion, Japan will buy 1,200 AMRAAM missiles from the United States.

A possible $3.64 billion transaction between the United States and Japan for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) has been approved by the US State Department. Tokyo has requested 1,200...

December 23, 2024
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Su-30 MKIs Being Upgraded for Astra Missile Trials

In a significant stride towards enhancing its air combat capabilities and promoting self-reliance in defense technology, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development...

December 20, 2024
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Standard Missiles at Sea: Raytheon’s SM-1 to SM-6 Legacy and Future

Raytheon has been awarded a $24.5 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy. This contract is specifically for the procurement of components to address “Megatron obsolescence” in support of...

December 16, 2024
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BrahMos Aerospace Revisits BrahMos-2K Hypersonic Missile Design Following Feedback

BrahMos Aerospace, in partnership with Russia, is reevaluating the technical specifications and pricing of the BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile following a lukewarm response from potential stakeholders. Feedback highlighted concerns...