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Colorado-based Ursa Major, which has expanded from rocket-engine manufacturing into hypersonic missiles and solid rocket motors, plans to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. The transaction would value the combined business at approximately $2.3 billion.
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Colorado-based Ursa Major, which has expanded from rocket-engine manufacturing into hypersonic missiles and solid rocket motors, plans to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. The transaction would value the combined business at approximately $2.3 billion.
The U.S. has approved a potential sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets to Italy, a deal intended to bolster the Italian Air Force’s ability to counter drones. The notification adds an air-launched precision weapon to Italy’s evolving response to the growing unmanned threat.
The U.S. Navy is developing the AIM-424 Malice, a long-range air-to-air missile intended for current and future-generation aircraft. Its reported 287-mile range exceeds the onboard radar reach of the aircraft carrying it, requiring offboard targeting; the Air Force is closely monitoring the program for potential fighter applications.
The Italian Air Force is considering acquiring U.S. technology that would transform low-cost, unguided missiles into precision weapons for countering drones. The concept could give Italy a more affordable interceptor option, while opening a potential U.S.-Italian defense technology and procurement discussion.
China’s military has developed a hypersonic glide vehicle designed to launch air-to-air weapons against high-value targets, including command-and-control aircraft, at ranges of thousands of miles. The capability could extend the threat envelope facing airborne battle-management and support platforms central to military operations.
The UK plans to transfer Storm Shadow/SCALP missile blueprints to enable local assembly in Ukraine alongside France, while the low-cost, long-range Brakestop project advances. Separately, Ukrainian company General Cherry says it is already producing Bullet interceptors and Air Speed FPV UAVs in Finland.
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The U.S. Navy has disclosed the Raytheon-built AIM-424 Malice, a long-range air-to-air missile with a stated reach exceeding 250 nautical miles (463 kilometers). The weapon is undergoing flight testing and is intended for the F/A-18, F-35—including the carrier-based F-35C—and future F/A-XX fighters.
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The U.S. Navy has publicly disclosed the AIM-424 Malice, a next-generation long-range air-to-air missile now undergoing testing and evaluation. With a reported engagement range exceeding 250 nautical miles (463 kilometers), Malice would substantially extend the reach of carrier-based fighter aviation.
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