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May 6, 2025
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Norway is granted permission by the United States to purchase AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

Norway may soon receive AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles through a US-approved foreign military sale worth approximately $370.9 million. The proposed package includes 300 missiles, training rounds, guidance components,...

May 6, 2025
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Using a ‘cold launch’ method, the US Navy tests a sea-based hypersonic missile.

The US Navy has tested its first sea-based hypersonic missile, the Conventional Prompt Strike, in a full-scale flight trial at Cape Canaveral. The launch employed a cold-gas system for...

May 5, 2025
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The United States has approved a $3.5 billion deal to sell Saudi Arabia AMRAAM missiles.

Saudi Arabia may acquire AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs worth $3.5 billion following US State Department approval. The deal includes 1,000 missiles, 50 guidance sections, and support services, with RTX as the...

May 4, 2025
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A ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers was unveiled by Iran.

Amid escalating tensions with the West, Iran has unveiled its latest defense development—a solid-fueled ballistic missile named Ghassem Basir, capable of reaching at least 1,200 kilometers (745 miles), state...

March 19, 2025
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Sweden’s Gripen Fighters to Be Armed with Meteor Missiles from MBDA

MBDA UK has been contracted by Sweden to deliver additional Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the country’s JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic aircraft. Already operational with Sweden’s Gripen fleet...

March 11, 2025
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Denmark Secures $306M Deal for Kongsberg Naval Missiles

Under a 2.1 billion kroner ($306 million) contract, Denmark has secured Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missiles and associated systems to upgrade its naval arsenal. The NSMs will be deployed aboard...

March 11, 2025
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Lockheed Reveals Low-Cost, Modular Cruise Missiles

Lockheed Martin has revealed its Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), a modular and scalable air vehicle resembling a cruise missile, intended for high-volume deployment. Dubbed the “comet,” this low-cost munition...

March 5, 2025
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U.S. Eyes 3D-Printed Dark Ceramics for Hypersonic Systems

Researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are developing 3D-printed dark ceramics that could be used in America’s hypersonic missiles and aircraft. These advanced materials are known for...

January 21, 2025
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Next-Gen Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Program Approved by South Korea

The Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea has approved a program to develop an enhanced variant of the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM). Funding totaling 567.7 billion...

January 13, 2025
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$450M BrahMos Missile Deal Kicks Off Between Indonesia and India

Indian media reports indicate that Indonesia has taken initial steps toward purchasing BrahMos cruise missiles from India. According to The New Indian Express, the Indian embassy in Jakarta has...