Lockheed Martin ramps up PAC-3 missile production, aims to reach 750 units annually
Lockheed Martin is ramping up production of its PAC-3 MSE surface-to-air missiles, responding to growing demand and aiming to manufacture 750 units annually by 2027.
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Russia intensifies use of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles against Ukraine
Russian forces have recently intensified their use of the air-launched Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile in strikes against Kyiv, Starokostiantyniv in Khmelnytskyi region, and other Ukrainian cities.
UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation
The UK and France have agreed to increase defence collaboration through a renewed strategic partnership, pledging to order more Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate work on their replacement.
Australia signs $1 billion agreement with United States for AMRAAM missiles
On 3 July, the Australian Department of Defence announced the signing of a government-to-government Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) agreement for the procurement of a new batch of RTX AIM-120 AMRAAM guided missiles.
Successful first MICA missile firings against very high-altitude balloons with MBDA support
On 23 June, the French defence procurement agency (DGA) and the French Air Force successfully launched two MICA IR missiles from a Rafale and a Mirage 2000 to neutralise balloon targets.
U.S. Navy commences procurement of AIM-260A JATM missile with FY2026 funding
The U.S. Navy has initiated procurement of the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) for the first time, allocating nearly $309 million in its FY2026 budget.
United States: Air Force and Navy to equip fighter jets with new AIM-260 missiles
The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force have included substantial funding in the 2026 defence budget for the procurement and further development of the long-range AIM-260 air-to-air missile.
First development firing of MICA NG missile successfully conducted from Rafale jet
On 19 June 2025, MBDA, in partnership with the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), Dassault Aviation, and the French Air and Space Army, successfully carried out the first development firing of the new-generation air-to-air missile MICA NG.
Raytheon secures $250 million contract with Japan for ESSM Block 2 missile production
Raytheon has signed a $250 million contract with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the ESSM Block 2 missile system.
Italy set to acquire more U.S.-made AMRAAM air-to-air missiles
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy involving Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment.
Latvia Signs €81 million deal for Spike anti-tank guided missiles
On June 3, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth €81 million with the German company EuroSpike for the procurement of Spike anti-tank missile systems.
Raytheon secures $1.1 billion U.S. Navy contract for AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missiles
On 2 June, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a $1.1 billion contract modification with Raytheon, part of the RTX corporation, for the production of the 25th lot of AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.