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.
Red Wasp: U.S. Army boosts FIM-92 Stinger missile range with advanced ramjet propulsion
The U.S. Army has introduced a new propulsion technology for the long-serving FIM-92 Stinger missile, potentially expanding its effective range significantly.
Estonia to buy several hundred Javelin missiles, Washington approves sale
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the State Department's approval of a potential sale of FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and launch units to Estonia.
Javelin in action: British Army achieves record firing distance with new lightweight launch unit
The British Army has successfully conducted its first live fire using the Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LWCLU) at a record distance of 4km.
U.S. State Department approves potential aale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to Türkiye
he U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Türkiye, involving AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM).
U.S. Marine Corps showcases AIM-174B long-range missile, possibly for the first time
The AIM-174B long-range air-to-air missile (AAM) made what could be its first public appearance since being fielded, during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station (JMSDF-MCAS) Iwakuni Friendship Day on 4 May 2025.
Ukraine to accelerate ballistic missile programmes, says President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the need to speed up the country’s ballistic missile programmes.
U.S. Navy successfully tests sea-based hypersonic missile at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
The U.S. Navy has successfully conducted an end-to-end flight test of a hypersonic missile using an advanced cold-gas launch system at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
U.S. approves potential USD 1.3 billion sale of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to Poland
The United States Department of State has approved Poland’s request to purchase RTX AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles.