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February 2, 2026
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Lockheed Martin to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Output for US and Allies

Lockheed Martin has entered a partnership with the US Department of Defense to significantly boost production of THAAD interceptors, reflecting growing demand for advanced missile-defence systems among the US...

January 30, 2026
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US Companies Push Quantum Into Missile Defense

A group of U.S. companies including D-Wave Quantum, Anduril Industries, and Davidson Technologies is exploring how quantum computing could enhance air and missile defense systems. In a proof-of-concept demonstration,...

January 30, 2026
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Norway Selects Chunmoo Rocket Launchers

Norway has selected South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system from Hanwha Aerospace to modernize its rocket artillery capability, choosing the system over European and U.S. alternatives. The...

January 29, 2026
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Israel Awards Elbit $183M Air Munitions Deal

Israel has signed a $183-million multi-year agreement with Elbit Systems to supply domestically produced air munitions, reinforcing both operational readiness and national defense manufacturing capacity. Issued by the Ministry...

January 27, 2026
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Raytheon Wins $19.3M RAM Support Deal

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $19.3-million contract modification to continue engineering and design support for the Rolling Airframe Missile program through 2028. The RAM system remains a...

January 27, 2026
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Bulgaria Approves NSM Coastal Defense System

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $19.3-million contract modification to continue engineering and design support for the Rolling Airframe Missile program through 2028. The RAM system remains a...

January 26, 2026
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Italy Receives First SAMP/T NG Air Defense System

The Italian Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T NG air defense system, advancing Italy’s effort to establish a layered and networked air and missile defense architecture. The...

January 24, 2026
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US Navy Awards $67.5M Trident II Support Deal

The U.S. Navy has awarded Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. a $67.5 million task order to support the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapons System, reinforcing the U.S.–UK sea-based nuclear...

January 23, 2026
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Northrop Successfully Tests PrSM Rocket Motor

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed another production acceptance test of the solid rocket motor used in the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1. Conducted at the Allegany...

January 20, 2026
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South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Missile

South Korea has begun deploying its Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile to frontline units, marking a significant step in strengthening deterrence against North Korea’s expanding missile and underground military infrastructure. The...