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January 3, 2026
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PAF Validates Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile in Maiden Flight Test

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has confirmed the first successful flight test of its indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, carried out under operational conditions on January 3, 2026....

January 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Saab wins $326M contract to supply more Bolide air defense missiles to Lithuania

Lithuania has placed a 3-billion-Swedish-krona ($326 million) order with Saab to secure a sustained supply of Bolide missiles for its RBS 70 NG short-range air defense systems. The procurement...

December 31, 2025
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Lockheed Martin wins $142.6M deal to support and sustain UAE’s THAAD missile defense

Lockheed Martin has secured a $142.6 million contract modification to maintain sustainment support for the United Arab Emirates’ THAAD missile defense system, further extending U.S. backing for Gulf missile...

December 31, 2025
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Saab secures Lithuanian contract to supply RBS 70 Bolide air defense missiles

Lithuania has signed a €320 million agreement with Swedish defense company Saab to acquire RBS 70 Bolide surface-to-air missiles, marking a major step in the country’s drive to bolster...

December 27, 2025
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Successful SAMP/T NG Trials Fuel Discussions on Potential Ukraine Deployment by 2026

France has successfully completed the first live-fire test of the SAMP/T NG next-generation air defense system, confirming the performance of its upgraded engagement module and Ground Fire radar. With...

December 26, 2025
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Spain Approves $1.7 Billion Purchase of Four Patriot Air Defense Systems

Spain has signed a $1.7 billion contract with Raytheon to procure four Patriot air defense systems, significantly enhancing its ground-based air and missile defense capabilities. The acquisition package includes...

December 25, 2025
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US Army Plans Acquisition of 25 THAAD Systems With Extensive Upgrade Program

The United States is allocating new discretionary funding under its Fiscal Year 2026 acquisition plan to maintain and expand the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system....

December 24, 2025
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Spain Signs $1.7bn Agreement With Raytheon to Acquire Four Patriot Air Defense Units

Reuters reports that RTX subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $1.7 billion contract to supply Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems. The deal comes as European nations...

December 23, 2025
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Germany Places Order for TAURUS NEO Missiles to Strengthen Deep-Strike Capabilities

TAURUS Systems, the joint venture between MBDA and Saab, has won a contract from the German government to manufacture the next-generation TAURUS NEO stand-off missile, reinforcing Germany’s long-range precision...

December 23, 2025
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US Approves $951M Sale of AMRAAM Extended-Range Missiles to Denmark

The US State Department has cleared a potential foreign military sale of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles–Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) to Denmark. Valued at up to $951 million, the proposed...