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December 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

$200M Lockheed Contract Drives L3Harris Expansion of GMLRS IM Rocket Production

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a follow-on contract valued at up to $200 million to manufacture additional solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)...

December 11, 2025
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Denmark places an order for additional IRIS-T SLM fire units under the European Sky Shield Initiative

Denmark has strengthened its air defense network by acquiring additional IRIS-T SLM fire units under the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The IRIS-T medium-range surface-launched system is capable...

December 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Lockheed Partners With Hadrian to Accelerate Missile Production

Lockheed Martin has joined forces with Hadrian to accelerate the production of critical missile components, a move aimed at strengthening the resilience and scalability of US defense manufacturing. Under...

December 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

United States Clears $79M Sale of Hellfire Missiles to Belgium

The US State Department has authorized a potential $79-million foreign military sale to Belgium involving AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and associated services. Belgium has asked for up to 240 Hellfire...

December 8, 2025
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Hanwha Awarded $153 Million Contract for South Korean Missile Program

Hanwha Aerospace has received a second-phase production order worth 225.4 billion Korean won ($153 million) to supply Cheongeom missiles for South Korea’s light-armed helicopter fleet. This follows an initial...

December 8, 2025
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U.S. Approves $3.7 Billion Denmark Purchase of IBCS-IFPC and AMRAAM Missiles

The US State Department has authorized potential foreign military sales to Denmark involving advanced air and missile defense systems valued at $3.73 billion. Denmark has requested an Integrated Battle...

December 6, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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...