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November 25, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

New Collaboration Between Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Targets Missile & USV Innovation

Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed an MoU to assess integrating Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) onto Leidos’ next-generation uncrewed surface vessels, the Sea Archer and its...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Israel awards Raytheon-Rafael a $1.25B agreement for Tamir missile procurement

Raytheon and Rafael’s R2S joint venture has landed a $1.25-billion contract to deliver Tamir surface-to-air missiles, missile kits, and test systems to Israel. The award aligns with the opening...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Germany’s air defense to advance through Northrop-MBDA partnership and IBCS deployment

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have formed a partnership to bolster Germany’s air and missile defense capabilities. The initiative will integrate Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) with MBDA’s...

November 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Approves $3.5B SM-6 and SM-2 Missile Package for German Navy Frigates

The US State Department has cleared a potential $3.5-billion sale to Germany for SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles to equip its upcoming F127 air-defense frigates. Berlin...

November 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Secures $698M Taiwan Contract for NASAMS Air Defense Systems

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $698.9-million contract to deliver NASAMS air-defense fire units to Taiwan. Work will be carried out in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, with completion...

November 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

RTX Secures $698.9M Contract for NASAMS to Strengthen Taiwan and Indo-Pacific Air Defenses

Raytheon has received a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $698,948,760 to produce National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) fire units for Taiwan, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department...

November 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Places Additional CAMM Missile Order for Visby Corvette Fleet

Sweden’s defense procurement agency has revised its contract with MBDA to procure additional Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMM). The original 2023 deal included CAMM surface-to-air missiles and the Sea...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

MBDA Equips German Skyranger 30 With New Anti-Drone Missile

Germany has confirmed plans to develop and procure MBDA’s new counter-small-drone missile, which will be integrated into the Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system. MBDA Germany has secured the...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Japan Reveals Next-Gen Missile Prototype Featuring Turbojet Engine

Japan is advancing its next-generation anti-ship missile program, aiming to deliver extended range and stronger resilience for protecting its island territories. Spearheaded by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency...

November 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

MBDA Plans Australian Assembly Line for Mistral Air Defense System

Australia’s NIOA has entered into an MoU with European defense firm MBDA to pursue domestic production of the Mistral very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) missile system. The agreement aims...