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October 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Secures $2.7B Contracts to Produce Patriot PAC-3 Missile Seekers

Boeing has received $2.7 billion in multiyear contracts to manufacture seeker components for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor — the US Army’s primary air and missile defense system....

October 14, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Oshkosh Unveils Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicle Fleet in Washington, D.C.

At the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Oshkosh Defense showcased its new Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles (FMAV)—a trio of modular platforms designed to strengthen the US Army’s...

October 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK rushes laser-guided air-defense missiles to Ukraine earlier than planned

The UK government has delivered several hundred air defense missiles to Ukraine—five months earlier than planned. The shipment is part of a £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion) agreement finalized earlier...

October 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Japan awards Mitsubishi contract to mass-produce submarine-launched missiles

Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) two contracts to begin mass production of a submarine-launched guided missile and an enhanced Type 12 surface-to-ship missile,...

October 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Secures $465 Million Contract to Provide Air Defense Missiles and Launchers to India

Britain has signed a £350 million ($465 million) defense deal with India to deliver air defense missiles and launch platforms to the Indian Army. The contract covers the supply...

October 8, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Berlin and Bern Strengthen Cooperation With Plans for Shared Patriot Missile Defense

Germany and Switzerland are in talks to jointly procure the Patriot air defense system, a move aimed at boosting European security and interoperability under the European Sky Shield Initiative...

October 7, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

North Korea Reveals Indigenous Variant of Russia’s Pantsir Air Defense System

A newly revealed North Korean short-range air defense system has drawn attention for its notable resemblance to Russia’s Pantsir platform. Footage from the Defense Development 2025 showcase depicts a...

October 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin Secures $647M Contract for US Trident II Missile Sustainment

The U.S. Department of Defense has modified Lockheed Martin Space’s contract, adding $647 million to further the production and sustainment of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile. The...

October 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Hands Over 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has received its 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 from Raytheon, underscoring the interceptor’s growing role in allied naval defense. ESSM Block 2 provides medium-range...

October 2, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Zeus Missiles Gain AI Upgrade for Adaptive Targeting

Field AI is being integrated into Aeon Industries’ Zeus missile platform to enhance situational awareness, adaptability, and connectivity across deployed units. Under a new partnership, Texas-based WebAI will collaborate...