Missile & Missile Defence - defencenews.online

May 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

L3Harris Expands European Supply Chain for Patriot PAC-3 Systems

L3Harris Technologies has selected a Polish defense manufacturer to produce key propulsion components for the Patriot PAC-3 missile system. The company confirmed it has issued a purchase order to...

May 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indian Air Force Evolves S-400 Doctrine Toward Dynamic Firing Operations

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly further refining the employment tactics of the S-400 Triumf following the successful use of “shoot and scout” procedures during last year’s conflict....

May 27, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Expands Funding for AeroVironment Counter-Drone Missile Production

The US government has committed an additional $20.2 million to AeroVironment to expand production capacity for its Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1) kinetic counter-drone missile. The funding will support the expansion...

May 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s SFDR-powered Astra Mk3 missile moves toward live combat-envelope testing

India’s next-generation long-range air-to-air missile programme, Astra Mk3 — officially associated with the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR)-based “Gandiva” project — is now entering its most crucial phase of...

May 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Northrop delivers 1,000th SABR radar

Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,000th APG-83 SABR radar, marking a major milestone in the modernization of legacy fighter aircraft such as the F-16. The Scalable Agile Beam Radar...

May 20, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Canada upgrades CC-130J fleet with $1.15B deal

Canada has approved contract amendments worth $1.15 billion with Lockheed Martin to extend maintenance and modernization support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-130J Hercules fleet. The package includes...

May 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany to deploy Patriot system to Turkey

Germany is preparing to deploy a Patriot missile defense battery to Turkey under a NATO rotational mission aimed at reinforcing regional security. Around 150 German troops stationed in Husum...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Tokyo Evaluates Transfer of Type 88 Coastal Defense Missiles to Manila

Japan is reportedly considering the export of its Type 88 anti-ship missile system to the Philippines following Manila’s interest in acquiring the capability. According to Japanese broadcaster NHK World-Japan,...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US and Philippine Forces Evaluate Lockheed’s NGC2 Battle Network

Lockheed Martin tested its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype during Exercise Balikatan 2026 as US and Philippines forces evaluated advanced digital command systems designed to accelerate battlefield...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Estonia Expands Long-Range Strike Capability With New Chunmoo MLRS Deal

Estonia has signed a follow-on agreement with South Korea to acquire three additional K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems, further strengthening its long-range artillery capabilities. The latest procurement expands...