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December 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Approved U.S. JASSM-ER missile sale equips Italy with extended-range stand-off attack capability.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Italy valued at up to $301 million, covering 100 AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles – Extended Range...

December 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Brazil Debuts Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Weapon

A new laser-guided missile system, the MAX 1.2 AC, is emerging as Brazil’s solution for precision engagements against armored threats. Developed by EDGE Group subsidiary SIATT, the weapon homes...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Thailand Acquires Israeli Barak MX System

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) deal to procure Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX air defense system under its IADS modernization program. Designed to counter...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Build; Hanwha Wins $480M

South Korea has approved mass production of the L-SAM long-range air defense system after Hanwha Aerospace secured a 705.4-billion-won ($480-million) contract to deliver interceptors and launchers by 2030. Equipped...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin Lands $52M Support Deal for MLRS and HIMARS Systems

The US Army has awarded a $52-million contract to Lockheed Martin to support the maintenance, operation, and configuration of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Multiple...

December 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Purchases Kongsberg NASAMS Air Defence System in a $579 Million Agreement

Denmark has agreed to a 500-million-euro ($579 million) deal to purchase the NASAMS air defense system from Kongsberg. The Danish defense ministry, having leased NASAMS earlier in July, announced...

November 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Japan considers exporting Type 03 air defense system to the Philippines amid rising Chinese pressure.

Japan is quietly engaging the Philippines in early discussions about a possible export of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range surface-to-air missile system, signaling Tokyo’s intent to dismantle long-standing...

November 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ankara signs major contracts to advance Steel Dome plan

Turkey has advanced its long-term defense strategy with the signing of $6.5 billion in new contracts to expand its AI-enabled “Steel Dome” air defense network. Introduced in 2024, the...

November 27, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Romania Purchases French Mistral Air Defense Package Exceeding $700M

Romania has concluded a 625-million-euro ($724 million) agreement to purchase Mistral very short-range air defense systems from France. The contract includes 231 Mistral man-portable launchers, 934 missiles, ammunition, training...

November 26, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems wins $22M US Navy contract for missile canister production

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to manufacture missile canisters for its surface fleet, though the exact number has not been disclosed. Valued at $22 million,...