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March 9, 2026
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Japan Deploys Type 12 Missiles in Kyushu

Japan has begun preparing for the operational deployment of its upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile system after launch vehicles for the first batch arrived at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto...

March 6, 2026
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Raytheon Gets $183.7M UAE Patriot Deal

The United States has awarded Raytheon a contract valued at $183.7 million to supply hardware and support services for Patriot air defense systems under a foreign military sales agreement...

March 2, 2026
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Belgium Deploys NASAMS at Antwerp Port

Belgium has announced plans to deploy a NASAMS air defense battery at the Port of Antwerp beginning in 2027 to safeguard critical logistics and industrial infrastructure from aerial threats....

February 27, 2026
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Leidos Cruise Missile Gets USAF Tag

The US Air Force has formally designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, officially recognizing it as an operational stand-off strike weapon. Also known as “Black Arrow,” the...

February 25, 2026
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EDGE, Safran Join for Smart Weapons

The UAE’s EDGE Group and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense have signed an MoU to jointly develop and commercialize next-generation smart weapons. The partnership will combine EDGE’s manufacturing scale...

February 24, 2026
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Anduril Lands $43M Rocket Motor Contract

The US Department of Defense has awarded Anduril Industries an additional $43.7 million to expand domestic production of solid rocket motors, a key component in modern munitions. This funding,...

February 24, 2026
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Taiwan Plans 9 More Advanced SAM Systems

Taiwan’s planned acquisition of nine additional NASAMS air defense systems represents a major expansion of its layered air defense network. The systems will provide enhanced coverage of key radar...

February 23, 2026
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Raytheon Weapon Approved for Super Hornet

The StormBreaker smart munition has entered operational service with US naval aviation, delivering precision strike capability in adverse conditions. Featuring tri-mode guidance, it improves combat effectiveness, enhances pilot safety,...

February 22, 2026
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Israel Offers Golden Horizon Missile to India

Israel has reportedly offered India the Golden Horizon air-launched ballistic missile, a long-range precision weapon derived from the Silver Sparrow missile defense test platform. Designed for deep-strike missions against...

February 20, 2026
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US Navy Seeks New Anti-Radar Missile

The US Navy has launched market research for a new long-range anti-radiation missile capable of striking airborne and ground-based radar threats. The weapon must integrate with the F/A-18E/F, EA-18G,...