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France publishes first images of upgraded ASMPA‑R after second successful test; Rafale M integration confirmed

France released the first images of its upgraded ASMPA‑R nuclear‑tipped standoff missile after a second successful test firing, and confirmed Rafale M fighters have been validated as launch platforms following an unarmed carrier‑profile launch that inaugurates the weapon's entry into France's sea‑based airborne deterrent.

2025-11-13T10:06:23.428554-08:00

Reuters

Raytheon‑Rafael JV wins $1.25B U.S. contract, opens U.S. Tamir (Iron Dome) interceptor plant

2025-11-21T06:46:57.444662-08:00

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Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Dale White for fourth star to lead B-21, F-47, Air Force One and Sentinel ICBM portfolio

2025-11-19T13:23:19.829499-08:00

Reuters

L3Harris to invest $400M in Camden SRM campus to expand U.S. solid-rocket motor capacity

2025-11-18T14:31:15.218652-08:00

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Hanwha wins KRW 705.4bn (~$482m) contract to produce L‑SAM long‑range missiles and launchers Hanwha Aerospace has won a KRW 705.4 billion (≈$482m) contract from South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration to produce L‑SAM long‑range surface‑to‑air missiles and launchers, which will serve as the outermost layer of Seoul’s layered air‑and‑missile defences. The award follows a recent radar production contract with Hanwha Systems.

2025-11-28T07:07:33.315044-08:00

Hanwha wins KRW 705.4bn (~$482m) contract to produce L‑SAM long‑range missiles and launchers

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Brazil's Air Force fires first MBDA Meteor from F-39E Gripen Brazil’s Air Force (FAB) conducted the first launch of the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile from an F-39E Gripen on 27 November at Base Aérea de Natal, firing at a Mirach 100/5 target during the EXTEC BVR‑X exercise and advancing Gripen operational capability.

2025-11-27T13:09:56.368051-08:00

Brazil's Air Force fires first MBDA Meteor from F-39E Gripen

Reuters

Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' — AI-driven multi-layer air-defence to counter drones and hypersonics Leonardo unveiled the 'Michelangelo Dome', a multi‑layer air‑defence system using predictive AI to preposition sensors and interceptors, shorten response times and counter drone swarms and hypersonic threats. Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the system is slated to be fully operational by 2028 to protect key sites.

2025-11-27T10:41:33.572794-08:00

Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' — AI-driven multi-layer air-defence to counter drones and hypersonics

Reuters

Denmark signs €500m deal with KONGSBERG for NASAMS medium‑range air‑defence system Denmark has signed a €500 million contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to acquire the National Advanced Surface‑to‑Air Missile System (NASAMS), marking a major investment in medium‑range air‑defence capabilities. The agreement was announced on 27 November 2025.

2025-11-27T07:32:10.511243-08:00

Denmark signs €500m deal with KONGSBERG for NASAMS medium‑range air‑defence system

Aviation Week

Taiwan unveils $40 billion supplemental defence package to fund T‑Dome and uncrewed platforms (2026–33) Taiwan announced a $40 billion supplemental defence package for 2026–33 to fund indigenous air‑defence programs, notably the domestically developed T‑Dome missile system, and to expand uncrewed platforms. The package accelerates sovereign missile‑defence and ISR capacity as Taipei manages delayed fighter deliveries and growing regional threats.

2025-11-26T09:16:00.313991-08:00

Taiwan unveils $40 billion supplemental defence package to fund T‑Dome and uncrewed platforms (2026–33)

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Sweden orders Diehl, Saab and MBDA mobile SAMs to boost land and naval air defences Sweden has contracted Diehl Defence, Saab and MBDA to supply additional mobile short-range surface-to-air missile systems for land and maritime air-defence roles, expanding its layered air-defence posture. The purchases follow recent investments in IRIS‑T SLM equipment and raise short-range engagement capacity nationwide.

2025-11-25T07:30:10.058061-08:00

Sweden orders Diehl, Saab and MBDA mobile SAMs to boost land and naval air defences

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Air Force seeks to adapt fighter‑mounted laser‑guided rockets for ground counter‑drone missions The U.S. Air Force wants to adapt the laser‑guided rockets it currently mounts on fighter aircraft for ground‑based counter‑drone operations, repurposing mature ordnance to provide a mobile, high‑precision C‑UAS effect. The initiative aims to field faster, lower‑cost options against proliferating small UAS threats.

2025-11-21T14:07:15.950069-08:00

US Air Force seeks to adapt fighter‑mounted laser‑guided rockets for ground counter‑drone missions

Breaking Defense

US Space Force seeks prototype midcourse, space-based hit-to-kill missile interceptors The U.S. Space Force has issued a solicitation for prototype designs of space‑based midcourse missile interceptors intended to physically 'hit‑to‑kill' adversary missiles during their orbital trajectory. The notice specifies kinetic interceptors rather than directed‑energy options but offers few technical or schedule details.

2025-11-21T13:48:45.715425-08:00

US Space Force seeks prototype midcourse, space-based hit-to-kill missile interceptors

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