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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...

January 19, 2026
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Rheinmetall, EM&E Offer Spain Rocket System

EM&E Group and Rheinmetall Expal Munitions have submitted a joint proposal to Spain’s Ministry of Defence to develop a nationally controlled rocket artillery system under the SILAM program. The...

January 18, 2026
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SM-2 Block IIIC/CU Enhancements Boost US Navy Medium-Range Defense

The SM‑2 Block IIIC/CU medium‑range surface‑to‑air missile was on display at SNA 2026, highlighting how the U.S. Navy is modernizing its long‑serving Standard Missile‑2 inventory. Known as the RIM‑66P,...

January 15, 2026
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US Commits $1B to L3Harris Missile Solutions

L3Harris’ Missile Solutions unit is set to receive a $1 billion investment from the US to increase domestic production of solid rocket motors for key missile systems. The funding...

January 13, 2026
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Britain to Develop Tactical Missiles for Ukraine

The UK has launched Project Nightfall, an ambitious program aimed at developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces. Designed to carry...

January 12, 2026
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SpaceX Wins Missile Warning Satcom Role

The US Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX contracts worth $739 million to launch missile warning and tracking satellites into low-Earth orbit for the Space Development Agency and the...