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January 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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...

January 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Kosovo Adds Turkish OMTAS Missiles to Its Anti-Tank Inventory

Kosovo has taken delivery of an additional batch of Turkish-produced OMTAS anti-tank guided missiles, further strengthening its stockpile of precision weapons as it works to build layered defenses against...

January 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Procures Indigenous Variant of Israeli PULS Rocket System

The Indian Army has awarded a 29.3-billion-rupee ($35 million) contract to domestic defense firm Nibe for the supply of a long-range multiple rocket launcher (MRL) system. The system is...

January 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Authorizes $45 Million Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $45 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and associated equipment to Denmark. Under the request, Denmark seeks up...

January 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Northrop Grumman Wins $94M Contract for Hypersonic Missile Motor

The US Navy has selected Northrop Grumman to design and qualify a second-stage solid rocket motor (SSRM) in support of its extended-range missile programs. Under a $94.3 million contract,...

January 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Secures $29.2M Deal to Increase SM-6 Missile Output

The US Navy has approved a contract modification valued at nearly $29.2 million for Raytheon to expand special tooling and test equipment used in the production of the Standard...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

PAC-3 MSE Missile Production Set to Triple Under Lockheed–Pentagon Plan

Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense have finalized a framework agreement that would more than triple production of the Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor over...

January 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Barak MX Air Defense System Enters Service With Morocco

Morocco has brought its Barak MX air and missile defense system into operational service following its acquisition under a 2022 foreign military sales agreement with Israel, according to Israeli...

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin Retained for Ongoing Maintenance of UAE THAAD Defenses

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $142.6 million contract to extend sustainment support for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) batteries operated by the United Arab Emirates. Issued...

January 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

SİPER-1 Air Defense System Integrated into Türkiye’s Steel Dome Network

Türkiye has officially inducted the indigenous SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome (Çelik Kubbe) layered air and missile defense architecture, marking a major expansion of the...