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Wall Street Journal • Adriano Marchese

Raytheon and NATO allies expand AMRAAM production in Europe, enabling European-built advanced missile components

Raytheon and a coalition of NATO allies signed an agreement to expand the AMRAAM missile program, clearing the way to produce components of the advanced air-to-air missile on European soil for the first time. The pact supports broader component build capacity in Europe as part of the program’s scaling.

2026-07-07T16:00:11.844045-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airbus   Boeing  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo, Tim Martin

NATO to acquire 'up to' 10 Saab GlobalEyes for E-3 replacement, says Secretary General

By Breaking Defense: The selection decision in favor of the Swedish aircraft comes after NATO axed plans to acquire Boeing E-7 Wedgetail surveillance planes.

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2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Spirit Electronics

Spirit Electronics Announces Managed Access to U.S.-Based Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense Programs

By SpaceNews.com: PHOENIX, AZ — June 09, 2026 — Spirit Electronics today announced a new managed-access offering that provides aerospace and defense customers with a secure pathway to advanced, U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing in 28nm CMOS.

2026-07-07T11:54:43.536784-07:00
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Reuters • Sabine Siebold

US plans PAC-3 missile maintenance facility in Europe

By Reuters: The United States will establish ​a maintenance facility for Lockheed Martin's advanced PAC-3 air defence missile in Europe, a senior official said on ‌Tuesday, adding Washington was not ruling out production of the missile abroad.

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2026-07-07T00:15:50.922677-07:00