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December 18, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Russia Commissions Its First S-500 Air and Missile Defense Unit

Russia has confirmed that its first air and missile defense regiment armed with the S-500 Prometheus system has officially entered combat service. Operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces, the...

December 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Norway’s Kongsberg Expands Missile Portfolio With Planned California Acquisition

Norway’s Kongsberg Group has reached an agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in U.S.-based missile specialist Zone 5 Technologies, a move aimed at strengthening its lineup of affordable,...

December 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Kenyan Military Enhances Air Defense Capabilities Through SPYDER System Induction

Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, marking a significant enhancement of Nairobi’s military capabilities and highlighting an evolving security partnership with Israel. The system...

December 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Finland Clears U.S. AIM-120D-3 Missile Acquisition for F-35A Fighters

Finland has confirmed a significant step in equipping its incoming F-35A fleet, approving the acquisition of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the United States. The move comes...

December 12, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

$200M Lockheed Contract Drives L3Harris Expansion of GMLRS IM Rocket Production

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a follow-on contract valued at up to $200 million to manufacture additional solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)...

December 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark places an order for additional IRIS-T SLM fire units under the European Sky Shield Initiative

Denmark has strengthened its air defense network by acquiring additional IRIS-T SLM fire units under the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The IRIS-T medium-range surface-launched system is capable...

December 10, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Partners With Hadrian to Accelerate Missile Production

Lockheed Martin has joined forces with Hadrian to accelerate the production of critical missile components, a move aimed at strengthening the resilience and scalability of US defense manufacturing. Under...

December 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

United States Clears $79M Sale of Hellfire Missiles to Belgium

The US State Department has authorized a potential $79-million foreign military sale to Belgium involving AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and associated services. Belgium has asked for up to 240 Hellfire...

December 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha Awarded $153 Million Contract for South Korean Missile Program

Hanwha Aerospace has received a second-phase production order worth 225.4 billion Korean won ($153 million) to supply Cheongeom missiles for South Korea’s light-armed helicopter fleet. This follows an initial...

December 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Approves $3.7 Billion Denmark Purchase of IBCS-IFPC and AMRAAM Missiles

The US State Department has authorized potential foreign military sales to Denmark involving advanced air and missile defense systems valued at $3.73 billion. Denmark has requested an Integrated Battle...