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June 11, 2025
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Japan Debuts Upgraded Type 12 Missile Launcher at Live-Fire Drill

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces showcased the enhanced Type 12 missile launcher vehicle for the first time during a major live-fire exercise. Held at the Higashi-Fuji training grounds in...

June 10, 2025
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Germany to Equip F-35 Jets With Norwegian Joint Strike Missiles

Germany has approved the acquisition of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) to arm its F-35 fleet through a deal with Norway valued at around 6.5 billion Norwegian kroner ($642...

June 6, 2025
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Raytheon, Northrop Complete Tests of Rocket Motor for Faster, Longer-Range Army Interceptor

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have completed successful testing of new rocket motors for the US Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), set to replace the Stinger missile. The motors use...

June 6, 2025
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Latvia Signs €81M Deal for Israeli Spike Missiles via German Partner

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has finalized an agreement to procure Spike anti-tank missile systems for use by the military and national guard. The 81-million-euro ($92.6 million) deal comprises...

June 5, 2025
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Germany Approves $2.5B IRIS-T Missile Delivery for Ukraine’s Defense

Germany’s Diehl Defence has been awarded a contract worth 2.2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) to deliver additional IRIS-T surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, as confirmed by Ukrainian Defense Minister...

May 16, 2025
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To improve its air defense, Turkey purchases over 100 US-made missiles.

Turkey is set to receive RTX-built missiles following US State Department approval of a proposed sale. The request includes 53 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs, six guidance sections, and related services for...

May 16, 2025
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S. Korea has its sights set on improvements to its missiles, rocket launchers, and K9 howitzers.

South Korea is upgrading key weapons systems in response to increased firepower demands. The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) led a three-day field support mission targeting the...

May 15, 2025
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For the first time, Taiwan test-fires its new Land Sword II missile.

Taiwan has conducted its first live-fire test of the Land Sword II, a domestically produced surface-to-air missile system, in a bid to boost its air defense amid growing tensions...

May 13, 2025
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Poland to sell man-portable air defense systems to Belgium

To bolster its military capabilities, Belgium intends to acquire between 200 and 300 Piorun shoulder-launched air defense systems from Poland. The letter of intent—signed by Defense Ministers Theo Francken...

May 7, 2025
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US and Israel discuss the purchase of the JASSM missile.

Israel is in advanced talks with the US to acquire Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Lockheed Martin, Globes has reported. Details remain unclear, and Israel’s Ministry of Defense...