Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons News

Reuters

Denmark guarantees $113 million loan for Ukrainian defense maker Fire Point’s subsidiary

Denmark will guarantee a 750 million-crown ($112.6 million) loan to the Danish subsidiary of Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point, the government said. The guarantee backs financing for a defense company operating across drones and missiles, linking Danish state support to Ukraine’s defense-industrial sector.

Reuters

Ukraine's Fire Point gets $113 million state loan guarantee in Denmark

The Hill

Zelensky seeks to trade limits on strikes for U.S. support, including satellite intelligence and Patriot missiles

Ukraine is looking to use President Donald Trump’s demand that it stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure to secure continued U.S. backing. Kyiv’s requested support includes satellite intelligence and Patriot missiles, linking strike policy to access to critical intelligence and air-defense capabilities.

Military Times

Leidos pitches Air Shield for Army air defense competition as unit is earmarked for Golden Dome

Leidos is positioning its Air Shield counter-drone system for the U.S. Army’s M-SHORAD Increment 4 competition, emphasizing operational radar and automated engagement for lighter formations facing a widening range of aerial threats. Separately, an Army air defense unit has been earmarked to support the Golden Dome missile-shield project, an Army official confirmed.

politico.eu

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Musk ordered a slowdown of Ukraine’s military-grade Starlink service, raising concerns over Kyiv’s reliance on the network for w

Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of a military-grade version of Starlink used by Ukraine, according to reports citing U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter. The move reportedly disrupted systems supporting Ukrainian defenses, as Kyiv warns that U.S. intelligence and missile-defense support is wavering and alternatives to Starlink carry major drawbacks.

politico.eu

Rubio insists the US isn’t trying to hurt Ukraine

Bloomberg

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RTX raises 2026 outlook as Q3 growth pushes backlog to record $340 billion

RTX lifted its full-year 2026 forecasts for adjusted sales, earnings per share and free cash flow after reporting double-digit sales and earnings growth in the third quarter. Strong demand for commercial aerospace services and military programs drove a record $340 billion backlog; Pratt & Whitney’s commercial aftermarket sales rose 21% year over year.

Washington Post

Ukraine says U.S. ordered Starlink throttling as Patriot missile support faces delays

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. government ordered restrictions on Starlink service in Ukraine, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the throttling “somehow happened.” The dispute comes as reports describe delayed approval for Patriot interceptors and a supply rate of 12 missiles per month, below the level under Joe Biden.