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US clears Netherlands for Lockheed Martin AGM-114R2 Hellfire, Lithuania for Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder

The US government has cleared the Netherlands to obtain Lockheed Martin AGM-114R2 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles and Lithuania to acquire Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. The approvals support European force modernization through expanded anti-armor and air-combat munitions stocks.

2026-04-22T22:50:41.243490-07:00

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RAACM-ER targets long-range anti-ship role with Tomahawk-like reach at lower cost

2026-04-22T13:24:08.292412-07:00

DefenseNews.com

Pentagon-linked hypersonic competition drives US Navy to integrate Patriot into Aegis

2026-04-22T14:34:52.429503-07:00

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Rheinmetall lands Bundeswehr framework for FV-014 loitering munition, with a €300m first call-off

2026-04-22T04:50:20.527994-07:00

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US clears Netherlands for Lockheed Martin AGM-114R2 Hellfire, Lithuania for Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder The US government has cleared the Netherlands to obtain Lockheed Martin AGM-114R2 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles and Lithuania to acquire Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. The approvals support European force modernization through expanded anti-armor and air-combat munitions stocks.

2026-04-22T22:50:41.243490-07:00

US clears Netherlands for Lockheed Martin AGM-114R2 Hellfire, Lithuania for Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder

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Pentagon-linked hypersonic competition drives US Navy to integrate Patriot into Aegis The US Navy is integrating the Patriot missile system into the Aegis combat system as it fields the PAC-3 MSE interceptor at sea for the first time. The integration is positioned as a response to China’s hypersonic weapons and reflects the Pentagon’s broader push to understand and counter high-speed threats.

2026-04-22T14:34:52.429503-07:00

Pentagon-linked hypersonic competition drives US Navy to integrate Patriot into Aegis

The War Zone

RAACM-ER targets long-range anti-ship role with Tomahawk-like reach at lower cost The RAACM-ER cruise missile is positioned for an Air Force long-range anti-ship requirement, offering a range of more than 1,000 nautical miles while targeting lower unit cost. Its stated performance footprint draws direct parallels to Tomahawk’s long-range strike profile, adapted for anti-ship use.

2026-04-22T13:24:08.292412-07:00

RAACM-ER targets long-range anti-ship role with Tomahawk-like reach at lower cost

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Rheinmetall lands Bundeswehr framework for FV-014 loitering munition, with a €300m first call-off Rheinmetall has signed a multibillion-euro framework contract with the Bundeswehr for the FV-014 loitering munition, with an initial €300m call-off. The award expands Germany’s ability to procure expendable precision-strike effectors under a scalable procurement structure.

2026-04-22T04:50:20.527994-07:00

Rheinmetall lands Bundeswehr framework for FV-014 loitering munition, with a €300m first call-off

DefenseNews.com

US Air Force: Ballistic missile striking Saudi capital traced to Iranian manufacture A senior U.S. Air Force official said Iran manufactured the ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Shiite rebels toward Saudi Arabia’s capital, backing Riyadh’s earlier allegations. The official cited physical remnants bearing “Iranian markings,” linking the attack to Iranian supply rather than an indigenous Houthi system.

2026-04-22T04:35:34.235582-07:00

US Air Force: Ballistic missile striking Saudi capital traced to Iranian manufacture

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Army’s integrated air-and-missile defense radar concept deadline tightens competition between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon A key Army deadline for accepting future integrated air-and-missile defense radar concepts has passed, sharpening the competitive landscape for two missile-defense primes: Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The next step will determine which radar concept paths advance toward future Patriot-aligned air defense architectures.

2026-04-21T17:37:18.249739-07:00

Army’s integrated air-and-missile defense radar concept deadline tightens competition between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon

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UK stockpiles new ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missiles for F-35B integration The UK will spend £184 million ($239 million) stockpiling a new version of the ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missile, the Ministry of Defence said Aug 16. The move supports equipping the F-35B Lightning II with the weapon ahead of fielding timelines.

2026-04-21T17:37:16.080998-07:00

UK stockpiles new ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missiles for F-35B integration

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USAF top civilian signals uncertainty over hypersonic missile development direction Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he is not yet sure the service is developing the “right” hypersonic missiles, underscoring continued uncertainty about requirements and pathways for rapid fielding. The comment aligns with earlier concerns that available flight-test data may be insufficient to judge combat effectiveness.

2026-04-21T15:49:48.434168-07:00

USAF top civilian signals uncertainty over hypersonic missile development direction

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US clears Netherlands for Lockheed Martin AGM-114R2 Hellfire, Lithuania for Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder

RAACM-ER targets long-range anti-ship role with Tomahawk-like reach at lower cost

Pentagon-linked hypersonic competition drives US Navy to integrate Patriot into Aegis

Rheinmetall lands Bundeswehr framework for FV-014 loitering munition, with a €300m first call-off

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