Europe’s Premier Air-to-Air Missile Gains Next-Gen Guidance Boost
The European Meteor missile is getting a major upgrade as Spanish defense firm Indra works to sharpen one of its most critical capabilities.
Brazil Conducts First Meteor Missile Firings From Gripen E
Brazil has successfully fired the Meteor beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile from its Gripen E fighter aircraft for the first time, marking a major leap in the country’s regional air defense deterrence.
India Aces Astra Missile Test With Homegrown Radio Frequency Seeker
India has marked a milestone in its self-reliant defense strategy with the successful test-firing of its Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile equipped with an indigenous radio frequency (RF) seeker.
France Tests Upgraded MICA Air-to-Air Missile
The French arms procurement agency has live tested the MICA NG (new generation) air-to-air missile for the first time.
Turkey Buys More Than 100 US-Made Missiles to Boost Air Defense
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey.
America’s AIM-174B Long-Range Missile Makes Rare Public Appearance
The US military offered a rare public showing of its AIM-174B air-to-air missile during a recent event in Japan.
US Approves $1.33B Missile Sale to Poland
The US on Tuesday announced the approval of a $1.33 billion sale of 400 medium-range air-to-air missiles and related support to Poland.
US Approves $1B Missile Sale to Australia
The United States announced the approval of a $1.04-billion sale of up to 200 each of AIM-120C and AIM-120D air-to-air missiles to Australia.
China Says Conducted Final Test of Secretive Hypersonic Air-to-Air Missile
China has reportedly completed the final test of its highly classified hypersonic air-to-air missile, which is said to pose an unprecedented threat to America’s B-21 stealth bomber.
Poland Orders Over 200 Sidewinder Block II Air-to-Air Missiles
The Polish government has signed an approximately $175-million contract for the purchase of over 232 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles from the US.
Thailand Signs IRIS-T Missile Support Contract With Diehl Defence
The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a support contract with Diehl Defence to enhance the operational capabilities of the IRIS-T missile across its fleet.
Raytheon Secures $736M to Advance AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile Production
The US Navy awarded Raytheon a $736 million contract to produce AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles of the improved Block II variant.
US to Sell 720 Stinger Missiles to Egypt for $740M
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt for an estimated cost of $740 million.
Netherlands Announces $89M to Arm Ukrainian F-16s with Air-to-Air Missiles
The Netherlands will supply 80-million-euro ($89-million) worth of air-to-air missiles and maintenance equipment for Ukraine’s F-16s.
X-Bow Hypersonic Booster Passes Preliminary Design Review
X-Bow Systems announced that it has completed the preliminary design review of its solid fuel hypersonic booster rocket engine.
Norway Seeking to Reduce NASAMS Air Defense System Delivery Times
The Norwegian government plans to invest $88 million to improve the delivery times of Kongsberg's NASAMS air defense system.
After Eurofighter, Germany OKs Iris-T Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia
Germany resumed direct arms exports to Saudi Arabia by approving the sale of missiles, ending a blockade in place since 2018.
Ground-Launched ASRAAM Clocks Hit Rate of 90 Percent in Ukraine
A UK-delivered mobile air defense system that uses ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missile has achieved a strike rate of 90 percent in Ukraine.
