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Bundeswehr awards €1.7bn 'SPOCK 1' persistent SAR contract to Rheinmetall–ICEYE JV

Germany's Bundeswehr has awarded €1.7 billion to a Rheinmetall–ICEYE joint venture to build SPOCK 1, a persistent synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite system for space-based reconnaissance. The contract — roughly $2 billion — includes tactical ISR to detect hostile activity near a German brigade deployed in Lithuania.

2025-12-17T12:13:59.764351-08:00

Aviation Week

Boeing selects Anduril for rocket motors in U.S. Army IFPC Increment 2 interceptor bid

2025-12-17T21:26:12.686013-08:00

Bloomberg

US Army on track to field Dark Eagle ground‑launched hypersonic missile by end‑2025

2025-12-17T16:04:37.033800-08:00

DefenseNews.com

Where U.S. Hypersonic Capabilities Stand as Rivals Claim Operational Systems

2025-12-15T05:37:35.895297-08:00

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Aviation Week

Boeing selects Anduril for rocket motors in U.S. Army IFPC Increment 2 interceptor bid Boeing has chosen Anduril Industries' Rocket Motor Systems to supply motors for its interceptor offering in the U.S. Army's Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 second-interceptor competition. The teaming pairs a legacy prime with a 'neoprime' supplier as Washington pushes to expand the defense industrial base and speed production.

2025-12-17T21:26:12.686013-08:00

Boeing selects Anduril for rocket motors in U.S. Army IFPC Increment 2 interceptor bid

Bloomberg

US Army on track to field Dark Eagle ground‑launched hypersonic missile by end‑2025 The US Army says it remains on track to field Dark Eagle, its first ground‑launched hypersonic missile, by the end of 2025. The move shifts the program from testing toward operational deployment and accelerates integration of Mach‑5+ strike capability into land forces.

2025-12-17T16:04:37.033800-08:00

US Army on track to field Dark Eagle ground‑launched hypersonic missile by end‑2025

NASA Spaceflight

Northrop Grumman tests rapidly developed SMART solid rocket motor, eyes wider propulsion roles Northrop Grumman completed tests of a SMART solid rocket motor developed under a rapid-build program, collecting initial performance data and assessing potential uses across missile, space-launch and defense applications. The trial highlights shortened development timelines and the prospect of scaling lower-cost propulsion options.

2025-12-17T15:03:56.559789-08:00

Northrop Grumman tests rapidly developed SMART solid rocket motor, eyes wider propulsion roles

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Bundeswehr awards €1.7bn 'SPOCK 1' persistent SAR contract to Rheinmetall–ICEYE JV Germany's Bundeswehr has awarded €1.7 billion to a Rheinmetall–ICEYE joint venture to build SPOCK 1, a persistent synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite system for space-based reconnaissance. The contract — roughly $2 billion — includes tactical ISR to detect hostile activity near a German brigade deployed in Lithuania.

2025-12-17T12:13:59.764351-08:00

Bundeswehr awards €1.7bn 'SPOCK 1' persistent SAR contract to Rheinmetall–ICEYE JV

Aviation Week

European Commission commits €1bn to EDF 2026, prioritising hypersonic-defence R&D The European Commission has adopted the 2026 European Defence Fund work programme, committing €1 billion to collaborative defence R&D. A significant portion is earmarked for hypersonic missile-defence projects, accelerating Europe’s push to develop a homegrown shield against hypersonic threats.

2025-12-17T10:49:35.773713-08:00

European Commission commits €1bn to EDF 2026, prioritising hypersonic-defence R&D

AeroTime

Norway to fund F-16 munitions and S-300 missiles for Ukraine Norway has announced a new support package to finance F-16 munitions and S-300 surface‑to‑air missiles for Ukraine, covering procurement and delivery costs as part of Oslo's continued military assistance. The contribution strengthens Kyiv's ability to sustain F‑16 operations and bolster layered air‑defence.

2025-12-17T07:46:13.630731-08:00

Norway to fund F-16 munitions and S-300 missiles for Ukraine

DefenseNews.com

Space Force seeks advanced technologies for space‑based boost‑phase interceptors The U.S. Space Force has asked industry for advanced technologies to enable space‑based interceptors capable of engaging ballistic missiles during their boost phase, seeking systems that can be hosted in orbit and integrated with broader missile‑defense architectures and acquisition pathways.

2025-12-16T11:26:46.101398-08:00

Space Force seeks advanced technologies for space‑based boost‑phase interceptors

FlightGlobal

UK conducts first test firing of low-cost cruise missile candidate under Brakestop programme Britain has carried out the first test firing of a low-cost cruise missile candidate under the Ministry of Defence's Brakestop programme, marking the weapon's initial flight trial as the UK evaluates affordable standoff strike options to address documented capability shortfalls.

2025-12-16T06:25:21.409788-08:00

UK conducts first test firing of low-cost cruise missile candidate under Brakestop programme

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