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August 10, 2026
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Canberra moves toward AIM-260 acquisition

Canberra is moving to acquire the US-made AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile for the Royal Australian Air Force, with the planned purchase valued at almost A$736 million. The deal...

August 10, 2026
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US, Japan expand SM-3 Block IIA procurement

Raytheon has received a $745.4 million award from the US Missile Defense Agency to produce and assemble SM-3 Block IIA interceptors for American and Japanese forces. The work will...

August 9, 2026
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India’s BrahMos draws growing international interest

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has reportedly gained greater international attention following its reported role in India’s Operation Sindoor. Its precision and strike effectiveness were highlighted as key factors...

August 8, 2026
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New details emerge on Agni flight-path optimization

Former DRDO Chairman S. Christopher has described how India’s Agni-series ballistic missile tests can require substantial mid-course trajectory adjustments. According to his remarks, these manoeuvres may consume as much...

August 8, 2026
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New 500-km missile could complement BrahMos

India’s missile forces have expanded significantly, with BrahMos providing a high-speed precision capability and LR-LACM being developed for longer-range strikes. Yet there is another requirement between tactical weapons and...

August 6, 2026
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US Army Backs 150-km Ramjet Artillery Round

The US Army has partnered with Tiberius Aerospace to accelerate development of the Sceptre, a liquid-ramjet-powered 155mm artillery projectile designed to strike targets at ranges of up to 150...

August 6, 2026
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India Develops Lightweight Missile for Drones

India is developing a lightweight air-to-ground missile intended to provide future unmanned aerial vehicles with greater precision-strike capability. The weapon is expected to weigh between 10 and 15 kilograms,...

August 5, 2026
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Lockheed advances homeland missile defense system

Lockheed Martin has achieved another significant milestone in the development of the US Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor by completing a successful burst test of the interceptor’s second-stage...

August 4, 2026
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Thailand Eyes BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Deal

Thailand is considering acquiring India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in its anti-ship configuration as part of efforts to strengthen the Royal Thai Navy’s maritime deterrence capabilities. The potential procurement...

August 3, 2026
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India Extends Akash Missile Production Beyond 2030

Australia has selected Leidos Australia’s Gibbs & Cox division to lead the preliminary design of a contingency floating dry dock for the country’s future Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines. The facility...