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February 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Malaysian Navy Prepares for Naval Strike Missile Delivery, Replacing Exocet Arsenal

Malaysia is set to receive Norway’s indigenous Naval Strike Missile in March under a phased procurement program aimed at replacing the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 29-year-old Exocet MM40 Block 2...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

European Hypersonic Milestone as Munich Firm Tests Privately Financed Missile

Anglo-German startup Hypersonica has successfully carried out the maiden test of a privately developed hypersonic missile in Europe. The Munich-based firm reported that the prototype surpassed Mach 6 (7,409...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Taipei Allocates Additional Budget to Expand PAC-3 Missile Stockpile

Taiwan is strengthening its Patriot missile inventory by allocating surplus procurement funds along with resources from a proposed NT$1.25 trillion ($40 billion) special defense budget. According to Liberty Times,...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Next-Generation Guidance Enhances Europe’s Flagship Air-to-Air Missile

The European-made Meteor air-to-air missile is undergoing a significant enhancement, with Spanish defense company Indra focusing on upgrading one of its most vital features. Central to the improvement is...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

France Delivers Replacement SAMP/T Radar to Support Ukraine’s Air Defenses

France will provide Ukraine with a replacement radar for its SAMP/T air defense missile system while an existing unit undergoes repairs, reinforcing Kyiv’s air defense capabilities amid sustained aerial...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Excalibur and Aselsan Establish European Defense Joint Venture

Czech defense firm Excalibur International and Turkey’s state-owned defense company Aselsan have formed a European-based joint venture aimed at expanding their international market presence. The partnership will focus on...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India, France Step Up Defence Talks Centered on 100-Missile SCALP Proposal

India and France are edging closer to finalizing a significant defence agreement focused on the procurement of additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, a capability that proved its operational effectiveness...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany expands air defence arsenal with major IRIS-T order from Diehl

Germany’s federal arms procurement authority has awarded Diehl Defence a series of contracts for the acquisition of the IRIS-T missile family, covering both air-to-air and ground-based air defense roles...

February 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Air Defense Gets $290M Boost From Sweden and Denmark

Sweden and Denmark announced on Tuesday that they will jointly procure air defense systems valued at 2.6 billion Swedish kronor ($290 million) for Ukraine, as the country continues to...

February 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

LTAMDS Production Awarded to Raytheon in $1B US Army Deal

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1.02 billion contract to manufacture Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDS) for the US Army. The award is...