Air and missile defense: Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion contract for PAC-3 MSE interceptors
The U.S. Department of War has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of an additional batch of PAC-3 MSE missiles.
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Rafael marks 15 years of Iron Dome, highlighting over 10,000 intercepts and evolving air defence capabilities
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has marked 15 years since the first operational intercept of the Iron Dome air defence system.
Netherlands signs contract with Raytheon for additional Patriot air defence system to strengthen national security
The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands has signed a contract with Raytheon for the acquisition of an additional Patriot air defence system.
United States Navy plans multi-billion-dollar procurement of Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 interceptors
The U.S. Navy is seeking significant increases in missile procurement under its fiscal 2027 budget request.
Lockheed Martin details NGI interceptor capabilities as next-generation system for U.S. missile defense architecture
Lockheed Martin has outlined key features of its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), presenting the system as an advanced solution for countering intercontinental ballistic missile threats.
U.S. Navy requests 405 PAC-3 MSE interceptors for destroyers in in fiscal 2027 budget proposal
The U.S. Navy has requested the procurement of 405 Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptors in its fiscal 2027 budget proposal.
Israel Ministry of Defense approves acceleration of Arrow interceptor production to strengthen missile defense capabilities
The Israel Ministry of Defense has approved a plan to significantly accelerate production of Arrow missile interceptors to strengthen national air defense capabilities.
Switzerland signals potential cancellation of Patriot air defence deal over delays and payment dispute
Switzerland could abandon its planned purchase of the U.S. Patriot air defence system, Defence Minister Martin Pfister has warned.
Boeing, U.S. Department of War sign framework agreement to triple PAC-3 seeker production capacity
Boeing and the U.S. Department of War have agreed to a seven-year framework to expand production of PAC-3 seekers, aiming to meet growing global demand for air and missile defense systems.
U.S. redirects Swiss F-35 funds to Patriot air and missile defense system despite freeze on payments
The United States has redirected Swiss payments intended for F-35 fighter jets to fund the Patriot air defence system, despite Switzerland’s decision to freeze payments for the programme.
BAE Systems signs seven-year agreement with U.S. Department of War to increase THAAD seeker production capacity
BAE Systems has signed a seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to increase production of infrared seekers for the THAAD interceptor missile.
Italian Navy conducts Aster 30 missile test from PPA Raimondo Montecuccoli to validate air defence capability
The Italian Navy announced on 21 March that it had conducted a live firing of MBDA Aster 30 missiles from the multipurpose offshore patrol vessel Raimondo Montecuccoli.