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Lockheed Martin wins $3B U.S. Army contract for Sentinel A4 radar
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a 3 billion contract to produce additional AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel A4 radars and provide supporting engineering services, locking in production of the ground-based air surveillance system that serves as the primary airspace watchman for Army air defense units around the world. The contract, awarded through Army Contracting Command at Redstone []
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Defence Blog
· Jun 26, 2026
Raytheon secures $1.1B deal for AIM-9X missile production
Raytheon has secured a 1.1 billion contract modification to produce nearly 2,000 AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles for the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and foreign military customers, cementing the latest production lot of America’s premier short-range dogfight missile as global demand continues to outpace manufacturing capacity. The contract, awarded to Raytheon’s Tucson, Arizona facility and []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 3, 2026
US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?
Washington has recently approved a proposed US22.3 million sale of additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore, with the US State Department declaring that the transfer and associated arms support “will not alter the basic military balance in the region”. While observers say the sale is a routine purchase by the city state for training and to replenish an advanced arsenal, America’s language on the move signals a broader strategy to strengthen a network of US allies and partners while avoiding...
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jul 3, 2026
U.K.-Italian-Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract
U.K.’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. secured a contract to develop a new stealth fighter jet.
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jun 21, 2026
MDA Space (TSX: MDA) Acquires Blue Canyon Technologies For $874 Million To Break Into U.S. Defense Market
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) has agreed to acquire Colorado-based Blue Canyon Technologies Inc. for 874 million in an all-cash transaction aimed at securing American defense and civil space contracts. The Brampton, Ontario-based satellite maker is purchasing Blue Canyon from Virginia-based defense and aerospace giant RTX Corp., formerly known as Raytheon Technologies Corp. The deal [] The post MDA Space (TSX: MDA) Acquires Blue Canyon Technologies For 874 Million To Break Into U.S. Defense Market appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 7, 2026
US in Talks to Bring PAC-3 Missile Maintenance to Europe
The US is reportedly eyeing joint production of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles and maintenance centers for PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe, which is set to be announced on the sidelines of Tuesday’s NATO summit. However, the proposal falls short of joint production of PAC-3s in Germany as speculated earlier, with Kyiv appealing for the missiles following recent waves of deadly Russian missile strikes.
AzerNews
· Jul 11, 2026
Pentagon awards contracts for high-power laser weapons to counter drones and cruise missiles
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded contracts to nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight to develop high-energy laser weapon systems designed to intercept cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), AzerNEWS reports.
Off The Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Trump scores $35B THAAD missile production boost
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to 35 billion over seven years to dramatically expand production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors, a move that comes as President Donald Trump pushes to rebuild America’s missile stockpiles following military operations against Iran. The Missile Defense Agency’s undefinitized contract action will allow []...Click to read more
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45B
Acquisition to expand US defense giant’s anti-submarine warfare and undersea capabilities
BingNews
· Jul 9, 2026
Défense : Berlin va acquérir des missiles de longue portée américains Tomahawk
Lors du sommet d’Ankara, le chancelier allemand, Friedrich Merz, affirme avoir obtenu l’accord américain pour acheter ces armes dont la portée avoisine les 1 500 kilomètres.
Globes English
· Jun 28, 2026
Rafael signs huge air defense deal with Romania
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TASS
· Jul 6, 2026
US wants allies to purchase American weapons — envoy to NATO
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Al-Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
US in talks on Europe missile co-production, source says
By Sabine SieboldANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. is in talks with Germany and other European nations about establishing co-production of Raytheon's AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles and a maintenance facility for Lockheed's PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe, a source told Reuters.If implemented, both projects could free up capacity at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin factories in the United States and enable the U.S. defence giants to ramp up production at home.
Splash247
· Jul 6, 2026
BW LNG lines up FSRU newbuild at HD Hyundai
BW LNG has been named as the contractor behind a new floating storage and regasification unit at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. Brokers report the Singapore-based gas shipping player has signed up for a 174,000 cu m FSRU, costing roughly 320m, for delivery in the second quarter of 2029. The vessel is tied
The Hill
· Jun 25, 2026
Lockheed Martin strikes $35B deal to restock depleted THAAD interceptor stockpile
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year contract worth up to 35 billion to churn out hundreds of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors a year, in an effort to replenish dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles. Announced Wednesday, the award means Lockheed will receive an initial 842.9 million, according to the Missile Defense Agency...
Fabrizio Romano
· Jul 8, 2026
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Sweden Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Germany gets US approval to buy Tomahawk missiles, Merz says
Germany gets US approval to buy Tomahawk missiles, Merz says
Quartz
· Jun 22, 2026
Canada's MDA Space is buying a Raytheon satellite unit for $620 million
The all-cash deal gives the Canadian firm a U.S. manufacturing footprint and a path to bid on classified defense contracts
Korea Times News
· Jul 9, 2026
US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany
US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany
India TV News
· Jul 9, 2026
Why Israel's Netanyahu is irked with US signalling sale of F-35s to Turkey | EXPLAINED
The United States (US) has signalled selling the fifth generation F-35 fighter aircraft to Türkiye after President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Washington would lift sanctions on Ankara. The remarks were made by the 80-year-old Republican leader during his visit to Türkiye where he received a warm welcome by his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan.
NaturalNews.com
· Jun 25, 2026
CDC Awards Pfizer $1.24 Billion for COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Amid Medicare Data Showing Increased Case Fatality Rate
(NaturalNews) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded Pfizer Inc. contracts totaling approximately 1.24 billion for additional COVID-19 v...
GovCon Wire
· Jul 1, 2026
Lockheed Martin Lands Potential $3B Army Contract for Sentinel A4 Radar Production
Lockheed Martin has landed a potential 3 billion Army contract to continue work on the Sentinel A4 radar program The award covers production and engineering services through mid-2031 Sentinel A4 is the Army’s next-generation radar built to detect a broader range of airborne and missile threats Lockheed Martin has secured a potential 3 billion contract
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 8, 2026
Carney unveils more defence spending with $800M missile contract at NATO
Canada will turn to the Norwegian company Kongsberg to acquire joint strike missiles to be used by future Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jets, such as the F-35s. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the contract, worth some 800 million, at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where allies are unveiling tens of billions in military-related [] The post Carney unveils more defence spending with 800M missile contract at NATO appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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· Jul 7, 2026
Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany
Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany
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· Jul 9, 2026
Germany reaches deal with US to buy long-range Tomahawk missiles, Merz says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a deal with the United States to buy American-made Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 21, 2026
Israeli secret firm works with Germany to replace American Tomahawk missile - report
As the US focuses on replenishing its Tomahawk arsenal used in the Iran war, Germany considers buying missiles from Israel's Covenant Technologies, a secretive firm founded two years ago.
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