Rheinmetall to deliver Leopard 1 Skyranger 35 air defence systems to Ukraine in major deal
German defence company Rheinmetall has announced it will supply Ukraine with additional Skyranger 35 air defence systems based on the Leopard 1 platform.
UK and India seal £350 million missile deal and £250 million naval pact to strengthen defence ties
A new £350 million agreement between the UK and India will supply the Indian Army with air defence missiles and launchers, supporting more than 700 jobs in Northern Ireland.
U.S. Army successfully tests Northrop Grumman’s IBCS system against cruise missiles in contested airspace
The U.S. Army successfully conducted a missile flight test using Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) on 2 October 2025, validating the system’s ability to counter cruise missile threats in a contested environment.
Denmark chooses SAMP/T NG system to strengthen long-range air and missile defence capabilities
The Danish Ministry of Defence has officially chosen the SAMP/T NG system to provide Denmark with a cutting-edge solution for long-range air and missile defence.
Raytheon begins full-rate production of U.S. Marine Corps’ MRIC air defence system with SkyHunter missile
The U.S. Marine Corps is advancing its air defence capabilities with a $380 million order to Raytheon, part of RTX Corp., for full-rate production of the Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) system.
Thales’s Ground Fire radar enters full-scale series production for SAMP/T NG air defence system
Thales’s Ground Fire air surveillance and defence radar has entered continuous series production as of early 2025, following successful factory acceptance tests (FAT) witnessed by France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA).
German defence firm HENSOLDT to open high-volume radar manufacturing site by 2027
German sensor technology company HENSOLDT announced plans to open a new production facility dedicated to series manufacturing of radar systems for air and drone defence.
Sweden hosts Nimble Titan 26 to strengthen global integrated air and missile defence cooperation
The Swedish Armed Forces hosted defence and policy experts from around the world in Stockholm from 14 to 19 September for Nimble Titan 26, a multinational forum focused on integrated air and missile defence (IAMD).
Missile defence: Lockheed Martin plans to Enter European market with combat-proven THAAD system
Lockheed Martin is actively marketing its Thaad missile defence system to European countries, as military spending across the continent increases in response to perceived Russian threats.
Lockheed Martin and Polish defence company WZE validate PAC-3 MSE component production lines
Polish defence company WZE S.A. and Lockheed Martin have completed a production line validation of two Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement activities under Poland’s WISLA offset programme.
NSPA backs Germany with contract amendment to replenish Patriot missile stockpiles
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will assist Germany with an amendment to the contract for additional Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) to replenish national inventory.
Raytheon and Avio USA secure $26 million order to boost Mk 104 rocket motor engineering and output
Raytheon and Avio USA have agreed a purchase order worth up to $26 million for continued engineering on the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor in support of Raytheon’s Standard Missile franchise.