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March 18, 2026
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Diehl, Latvia Form Air Defense JV

Diehl Defence has entered into a partnership with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture focused on supporting ground-based air defense systems in the Baltic region. The...

March 18, 2026
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Nordic Air Defence Expands to Poland

Nordic Air Defence has expanded its footprint into Poland through a strategic partnership with WB Group and Tantalit to strengthen counter-drone capabilities. The Swedish firm will establish a local...

March 17, 2026
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Taiwan Seeks Cheaper Air Defense

Taiwan is developing cost-effective air defense interceptors to address increasing threats from China, particularly the use of low-cost weapons in large-scale attacks. The initiative, led by the National Chung...

March 13, 2026
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TJ150 Engines Selected for Black Arrow Missile

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX Corporation, has been selected to supply TJ150 turbojet engines for the Black Arrow cruise missile developed by Leidos Dynetics. The announcement follows the...

March 11, 2026
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Alabama Missile Plant Expansion Announced

A major expansion project has been announced by Lockheed Martin for its missile production facility in Alabama. The company will invest over $150 million to upgrade infrastructure and support...

March 9, 2026
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S. Korea Sends Cheongung-II Missiles to UAE

South Korea has agreed to urgently supply Cheongung-II air defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates after the Gulf nation requested additional support amid ongoing drone and missile threats...

March 9, 2026
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Hanwha to Invest in Estonia Defense

South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled a 100-million-euro investment plan aimed at strengthening Estonia’s defense industry through new infrastructure, manufacturing, and cooperation initiatives. The package includes the...

March 9, 2026
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USAF Funds LRASM Production Boost

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a $53-million contract modification to increase production capacity for the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), a key maritime...

March 9, 2026
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Japan Deploys Type 12 Missiles in Kyushu

Japan has begun preparing for the operational deployment of its upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile system after launch vehicles for the first batch arrived at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto...

March 6, 2026
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Raytheon Gets $183.7M UAE Patriot Deal

The United States has awarded Raytheon a contract valued at $183.7 million to supply hardware and support services for Patriot air defense systems under a foreign military sales agreement...