France agrees to supply Turkey with MBDA Meteor missiles for Eurofighter Typhoons
France has agreed to sell MBDA Meteor air-to-air missiles to Turkey, a move set to enhance the capabilities of Eurofighter Typhoons Ankara is negotiating to purchase.
MBDA: Mistral 3 project to receive EUR 60 million from European Union
The Mistral project was part of the ‘Air Defence Systems’ section of the EDIRPA. The project will receive funding of EUR 60 million out of a total EDIRPA budget of EUR 300 million.
U.S. Army and Navy achieve milestone in hypersonic missile development with successful flight test
The U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) and the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) have successfully conducted an end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile.
Ukraine successfully tests high-speed Ruta missile
Ukraine has successfully tested the domestically developed Ruta missile, capable of reaching speeds between 500 and 800 km/h, according to the Defence Express portal.
German Air Force conducts first live-fire test of Meteor air-to-air missile from Eurofighter
The German Ministry of Defence has announced the successful completion of a landmark test involving the long-range MBDA Meteor air-to-air missile.
Washington approves sale of AIM-120D3 AMRAAM missiles to the Netherlands
The United States Department of State has approved a potential sale of the latest AIM-120D3 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to the Netherlands, along with additional equipment and support services.
Ukraine launches serial production of Peklo drone-missiles, delivering first batch to armed forces
Ukraine has officially started serial production of the "Peklo" drone-missiles, described domestically as strike unmanned aerial vehicles.
France considers development of medium-range ballistic missile, press reports
On November 27, the French newspaper Challenges reported discussions within the French Armed Forces regarding the potential acquisition of a land-based medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).
Poland secures agreement with the United States for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles
Poland has formalised an intergovernmental agreement (LOA) with the United States to procure an additional batch of RTX AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.
U.S. Marine Corps receives NMESIS missile system, enhancing coastal defence and sea denial capabilities
On 26 November 2024, the U.S. Marines of the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR), 3d Marine Division, officially received the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS).
U.S. Air Force demonstrates nuclear deterrence with successful Minuteman III missile test launch
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on 5 November 2024.
U.S. Department of Defense signs USD 439 million deal with RTX for ESSM missiles
The United States Department of Defence has announced a new agreement with RTX Corporation to continue the production and supply of the RIM-162 ESSM guided anti-aircraft missiles.