Missile & Missile Defence – Page 10

January 20, 2026
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R&D

Hyunmoo-5 Missile Moves to Frontline Units

The rollout of South Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile marks a significant enhancement of the country’s conventional strike and deterrence posture. Featuring one of the heaviest conventional warheads in its...

January 19, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall and EM&E Offer Homegrown Solution for Spanish Rocket Artillery Program

EM&E Group and Rheinmetall’s Spanish arm, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, have submitted a joint proposal to Spain’s Ministry of Defence to develop a domestically produced alternative under the SILAM high-mobility...

January 18, 2026
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New Product Launches

SM-2 Block IIIC/CU Upgrade Presented by US Navy for Improved Air Defense

The U.S. Navy showcased the SM‑2 Block IIIC/CU medium‑range surface‑to‑air missile at the Surface Navy Association (SNA) 2026 symposium, offering a closer look at the latest evolution of the...

January 15, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

L3Harris Receives $1B Backing From US for Missile Solutions

The United States is planning to invest $1 billion in L3Harris’ newly established Missile Solutions unit to expand domestic production of solid rocket motors for key missile programs. The...

January 13, 2026
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UK Plans Development of Tactical Ballistic Missiles to Support Ukraine

The United Kingdom has launched Project Nightfall, a new initiative to develop ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine aimed at strengthening long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces. The missiles...

January 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

SpaceX Chosen by US Space Command for Missile Detection and Tracking Satellites

The US Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX a series of contracts to launch next-generation missile warning and tracking satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launches will support the Space...

January 12, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Sweden Allocates $1.6 Billion to Upgrade and Expand Air Defense Systems

Sweden has announced plans to invest 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) to strengthen its air defense capabilities, with a particular focus on protecting civilian and other critical infrastructure targets....

January 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

Russia unveils Oreshnik ballistic missile, posing a direct challenge to NATO and the U.S.

Russia has confirmed the use of its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike on the Ukrainian city of Lviv, marking only the second known operational employment of...

January 11, 2026
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U.S. Navy awards Northrop Grumman contract to develop rocket motor to counter hypersonic weapons

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop a new 21-inch second-stage rocket motor intended to extend the range and performance of the Standard...

January 9, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Rolls Out Digitally Redesigned ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has successfully conducted the inaugural launch of its digitally redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle, marking a significant advancement in how the United States evaluates missile...