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June 17, 2026
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Castellion Wins Blackbeard Missile Order

The US Navy has awarded Castellion a $23.4-million contract to deliver 50 pre-production Blackbeard hypersonic missiles, marking the weapon’s transition toward operational deployment. The award supports manufacturing expansion and...

June 15, 2026
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BMD trials advance India missile shield

India is continuing to enhance its missile defense shield through the successful advancement of its Phase 2 BMD program. Featuring next-generation interceptors and an integrated radar network, the system...

June 14, 2026
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New hypersonic missile program progresses

India is examining an air-launched version of its ET-LDHCM hypersonic missile program that could dramatically enhance future precision-strike capabilities. By combining advanced air-breathing propulsion and Waverider technology, the missile...

June 13, 2026
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NASM-MR anti-ship missile passes debut trial

India has taken another step toward strengthening its indigenous maritime strike capabilities with the reported successful test of the NASM-MR anti-ship missile. Designed to engage enemy warships beyond the...

June 11, 2026
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US Clears $292M AMRAAM Sale to Korea

The US State Department has approved a potential $292-million Foreign Military Sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to South Korea. The proposed package includes 70 missiles, guidance...

June 8, 2026
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Kongsberg secures missile production award

Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile continues to gain momentum among F-35 operators worldwide. The latest US Air Force order supports expanded production of a weapon that combines stealth compatibility, precision...

June 8, 2026
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RTX Invests $100M in Missile Production

The US Air Force has awarded Kongsberg a contract worth approximately $240.9 million for the second production lot of Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs). The agreement covers missile production, containers,...

June 7, 2026
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India broadens Pralay manufacturing base

India is preparing to scale up production of the Pralay surface-to-surface missile as its role within the Armed Forces continues to expand. The missile has already secured orders totaling...

June 7, 2026
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IAF and Army complete defense system tests

India’s ongoing military modernization efforts are increasingly focused on network-centric warfare and joint operations. The integration of IACCS and Akashteer allows seamless coordination between air defence assets, missile batteries,...

June 6, 2026
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France advances next-gen air combat missile

The latest MICA NG test demonstrated the missile’s ability to maintain effective target acquisition and tracking in high-speed flight environments. By validating key seeker technologies under challenging conditions, the...