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August 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

UK Acquires Six Land Ceptor Launchers to Strengthen Air Defense

MBDA has secured a £118M ($160M) contract from the UK MoD to supply six Land Ceptor missile launchers. Along with the launchers, the three-year contract covers 12 fire unit...

August 24, 2025
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US Approves Transfer of 3,350 ERAM Air-Launched Missiles to Ukraine, Offering 450 km Strike Range

The United States has approved the transfer of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) guided missiles to Ukraine, a package valued at roughly $850 million (€780 million). Largely financed...

August 23, 2025
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UK Expands Sky Sabre System With £118m Order for More MBDA Land Ceptor Launchers

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded MBDA a £118 million contract to deliver six Land Ceptor air defence launchers. According to the ministry, the deal supports up to...

August 22, 2025
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Taiwan Examines Reported Patriot PAC-2 Missile Blast in Training Drill

Explosion of Patriot PAC-2 Missile Under Review by Taiwan Military The Taiwanese military is examining reports that a Patriot PAC-2 missile exploded shortly after launch during an annual live-fire...

August 22, 2025
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Northrop’s ATHENA Reaches Milestone in Threat Detection System Development

Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA Cleared for Phase II of US Army ITDS Program The US Army has selected Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA missile warning sensor to advance into Phase II of...

August 21, 2025
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US Clears Sale of Javelin Systems to Australia

Australia to Receive Javelin LWCLU Systems in $97.3M US Deal The US has approved a potential $97.3 million arms sale to Australia, covering 161 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units,...

August 20, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

X-Bow, US Army Commit $13.9M to Create Advanced GMLRS Rocket Motor

Pentagon, X-Bow Invest in Next-Gen GMLRS Rocket Motor The US Army and New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems are investing $13.9 million to create and test a next-generation solid rocket motor...

August 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Raytheon and Diehl Team Up to Manufacture Stinger Parts in Europe

Raytheon and Diehl to Jointly Produce Stinger Missile Parts in Europe Raytheon has signed an agreement with Diehl Defence of Germany to begin joint production of Stinger missile components...

August 19, 2025
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Kongsberg Wins Initial Export Deals for Australia-Built NSM Launchers

Australia to Build NSM Launchers and Consoles for European Allies Kongsberg Defence Australia has signed contracts to supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and control consoles to European nations,...

August 18, 2025
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R&D

US Army’s LTAMDS Radar Achieves Multiple Milestones in Missile Test

The US Army has advanced its Patriot radar replacement, the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), through a successful series of tests at White Sands Missile Range....