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May 13, 2026
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India Tests Indigenous Glide Bomb Kit

Research Centre Imarat has successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, an indigenous glide bomb kit developed to transform conventional gravity bombs...

May 13, 2026
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Leidos Wins $2.7B Hypersonic Contract

Leidos has received a $2.7-billion contract from the US Army to accelerate the transition of key hypersonic weapons programs from development into full-scale production. The agreement consolidates the Thermal...

May 12, 2026
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Guam Missile Shield Boosted by Lockheed

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin an additional $407 million for continued development of Guam’s missile defense shield. The project supports a layered architecture integrating sensors,...

May 12, 2026
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NGSRI Seeker Flight Test Completed

The US Army’s NGSRI program reached another milestone after Lockheed Martin successfully tested the seeker of its QuadStar interceptor missile. The flight validated the system’s ability to process imagery,...

May 11, 2026
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Norway Allocates $304M for Patriot Aid

Norway has announced an additional 2.8 billion kroner ($304 million) contribution to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, including funding for Patriot air defense interceptors for Ukraine. The...

May 11, 2026
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Saab Unveils Enhanced Bolide Missile

Saab has introduced the Bolide 2 missile for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system, featuring major improvements aimed at countering drones and small aerial threats. The upgraded...

May 11, 2026
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Diehl, Greece Extend IRIS-T Partnership

Diehl Defence and Hellenic Defence Systems have renewed their cooperation agreement for the IRIS-T missile program, extending a partnership that has lasted more than two decades. The renewed memorandum...

May 10, 2026
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India Carrier-Killer Trials Move Ahead

India’s long-range anti-ship missile initiative, often described as a “carrier-killer” capability, has reportedly advanced beyond initial development with three developmental trials already completed. The program is now preparing for...

May 7, 2026
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MBDA to Build MICA MRO Hub in India

MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to establish a dedicated Maintenance, Repair, and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) facility for MICA air-to-air missiles in India. Under the...

May 7, 2026
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Switzerland Seeks New Air Defense

Switzerland is evaluating alternative air defense systems amid major delays affecting deliveries of the Patriot missile defense system previously ordered from the United States. Swiss procurement officials have reportedly...