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February 9, 2026
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India–France SCALP Missile Negotiations

India and France are nearing a deal for the acquisition of additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, following their successful use by Indian Air Force Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor....

February 9, 2026
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Germany Orders IRIS-T From Diehl

Germany’s federal procurement office has contracted Diehl Defence to supply additional IRIS-T missiles for both air-to-air and ground-based air defense roles. The acquisition builds upon a 2023 framework agreement...

February 4, 2026
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Nordic Nations Boost Ukraine Air Defense Fund

Stockholm and Copenhagen have pledged a combined 2.6 billion kronor to deliver modern air defense capabilities to Ukraine, underscoring continued Nordic support for Kyiv’s war effort. Sweden will provide...

February 3, 2026
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Raytheon Wins $1B Contract to Build LTAMDS for US Army

Raytheon has been awarded a $1.02 billion production contract by the US Department of Defense to supply LTAMDS radars for the US Army. The contract represents a modification to...

February 3, 2026
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Raytheon Successfully Conducts Ballistic Test of Next-Gen Interceptor

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, proposed as a replacement for the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, has completed a ballistic test funded by the company. The test validated...

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...