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29 September

Raytheon Secures $579M US Army Contract for Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $578.6-million contract to procure Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, along with related equipment and support.

29 September

Christine Casimiro

US Mulls Sending Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Ukraine, Says VP Vance

The US is considering sending long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine after rejecting Kyiv’s previous requests throughout the war, Vice President JD Vance shared on Fox News Sunday.

26 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Sweden Procures $320M Polish Piorun Anti-Aircraft Missile System

Sweden has signed an agreement with Polish manufacturer Mesko to acquire Piorun portable anti-aircraft missile systems.

26 September

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Invests $14M More in Barrett MK22 Rifles

The US Army awarded $14.2 million to Barrett Firearms to expand MK22 rifle barrel kits, boosting the modular precision sniper system.

25 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon Tests Ground-Launched StormBreaker ‘Smart’ Munition

Raytheon has tested the ground-launched StormBreaker glide weapon, which previously had been fielded only in an air-launched configuration.

25 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Prepares for Future Delivery of M109A7 Howitzers From US

The Taiwanese industry is moving to establish logistical and maintenance support for the delayed delivery of M109A7 howitzers from the US.

24 September

A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System, far left, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, left, a Japan Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, right, and Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are displayed at a press conference during Resolute Dragon 25 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17, 2025. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The NMESIS and the MADIS are 3rd Marine Division Assets. The Type 12 SSM and the Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are Western Army assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Practice With NMESIS Ship-Killer in Japan Amid Rising China Tensions

The US Marine Corps is training in Japan with a mobile anti-ship missile system while coordinating with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces on moving equipment amid concerns over China’s growing naval activity.

24 September