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December 8, 2025
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South Korea Awards Hanwha $153M Missile Deal

Hanwha Aerospace has secured a 225.4-billion KRW ($153M) second-phase contract to produce additional Cheongeom air-to-ground missiles for South Korea’s light-armed helicopters. This follows a 162.3-billion KRW ($110M) initial order...

December 8, 2025
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Denmark Cleared for $3.7B IBCS & AMRAAM Package

The US State Department has approved $3.73 billion in potential FMS to Denmark for an IBCS-IFPC air and missile defense architecture and 200 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs. Denmark’s request includes IFPC...

December 6, 2025
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US Clears JASSM-ER Sale, Boosting Italy’s Strike Reach

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $301 million sale to Italy covering 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER long-range standoff missiles, along with associated equipment, software, logistics support, and classified...

December 4, 2025
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Brazil Unveils Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Weapon

Brazil is adopting the MAX 1.2 AC laser-guided missile system as a precision direct-fire capability against tanks and armored vehicles. Developed by SIATT, part of the UAE-based EDGE Group,...

December 3, 2025
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Thailand Buys Barak MX Air Defense From Israel

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries for the Barak MX system, a key addition to Thailand’s air defense network. The...

December 3, 2025
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Hanwha Wins $480M as Korea OKs L-SAM Production

Hanwha Aerospace has secured a 705.4-billion-won ($480 million) contract to begin large-scale production of South Korea’s L-SAM air defense system, with interceptor and launcher deliveries planned through 2030. L-SAM...

December 2, 2025
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Lockheed Wins $52M to Maintain HIMARS, MLRS

The US Army has issued Lockheed Martin a $52-million contract to support HIMARS and MLRS launcher operations through 2031. The work, conducted in Texas, includes maintenance, configuration, parts warehousing,...

December 1, 2025
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Denmark Secures $579M NASAMS from Kongsberg

Denmark has signed a €500-million agreement with Kongsberg to acquire the NASAMS air-defense system, following earlier tests and a temporary lease. Initial components will arrive in 2026, with full...

November 30, 2025
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Japan May Export Type 03 Air Defense to Philippines

Tokyo and Manila have begun informal consultations over a potential sale of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Type 03 Chu SAM, marking a possible breakthrough in Japan’s long-standing prohibition...

November 28, 2025
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Turkey Grows ‘Steel Dome’ Program With $6.5B Contracts

Turkey has signed approximately $6.5 billion in contracts to accelerate development of its multi-layered Steel Dome air defense system. First unveiled in 2024, the system aims to provide Iron-Dome-style...