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October 13, 2025
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Japan awards Mitsubishi contract to mass-produce submarine-launched missiles

Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) two contracts to begin mass production of a submarine-launched guided missile and an enhanced Type 12 surface-to-ship missile,...

October 10, 2025
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UK Secures $465 Million Contract to Provide Air Defense Missiles and Launchers to India

Britain has signed a £350 million ($465 million) defense deal with India to deliver air defense missiles and launch platforms to the Indian Army. The contract covers the supply...

October 8, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Berlin and Bern Strengthen Cooperation With Plans for Shared Patriot Missile Defense

Germany and Switzerland are in talks to jointly procure the Patriot air defense system, a move aimed at boosting European security and interoperability under the European Sky Shield Initiative...

October 7, 2025
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North Korea Reveals Indigenous Variant of Russia’s Pantsir Air Defense System

A newly revealed North Korean short-range air defense system has drawn attention for its notable resemblance to Russia’s Pantsir platform. Footage from the Defense Development 2025 showcase depicts a...

October 3, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Secures $647M Contract for US Trident II Missile Sustainment

The U.S. Department of Defense has modified Lockheed Martin Space’s contract, adding $647 million to further the production and sustainment of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile. The...

October 3, 2025
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Raytheon Hands Over 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has received its 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 from Raytheon, underscoring the interceptor’s growing role in allied naval defense. ESSM Block 2 provides medium-range...

October 2, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Zeus Missiles Gain AI Upgrade for Adaptive Targeting

Field AI is being integrated into Aeon Industries’ Zeus missile platform to enhance situational awareness, adaptability, and connectivity across deployed units. Under a new partnership, Texas-based WebAI will collaborate...

October 2, 2025
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South Korea Cleared to Buy AGM-65G2 Maverick Missiles

South Korea is set to expand its strike capabilities after the US State Department approved a potential $34-million sale of RTX AGM-65G2 Maverick missiles. The proposed package includes 44...

September 30, 2025
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Raytheon Wins $5B U.S. Army Deal for Coyote Missiles

Raytheon has secured a $5-billion contract from the US Army to deliver its Coyote missile system, a fast-reacting weapon with broad multi-mission capabilities, primarily used for counter-drone defense. The...

September 29, 2025
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United States Authorizes $1.23 Billion Sale of Advanced AMRAAM Missiles to Germany

Germany plans to acquire up to 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States in a deal valued at $1.23 billion, pending congressional approval. The...