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Jul- 2025 -

25 July

US Approves $4.67B Sale of Air Defense System to Egypt

The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt.

2 July

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

India’s Akash Missile, Garuda Artillery Draw Interest From Brazil

Brazil has expressed interest in adopting the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile and Garuda self-propelled howitzer, according to local Bharat media.

Jun- 2025 -

26 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

MELCO to Produce Raytheon Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 in Japan

Raytheon has clinched a $250-million deal from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM)Block 2 in Japan.

23 June

Air

A Buk-M2E (9K317E) air defense system. Photo: Rosoboronexport

Rojoef Manuel

Belarus Firm Introduces New Buk SAM System for Asian Users

Minsk-based defense contractor E-System Solutions has unveiled the scale model of a new Buk surface-to-air missile system version at a military equipment convention in Jakarta, Indonesia.

6 June

Americas

Raytheon’s new short-range interceptor completes a successful ballistic missile flight demonstration.

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon, Northrop Test Rocket Motor to Boost Next-Gen Missile Speed, Range

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have successfully tested solid rocket motors for the US Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), the replacement for the Stinger missile.

May- 2025 -

28 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Hanwha Lands $40M Radar Deal for New S. Korean Air Defense Missile

Hanwha Systems has secured a $39.7-million contract to develop a next-generation radar for South Korea’s upcoming long-range air defense missile system.

21 May

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Denmark to Boost Frigate Air Defense With Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles

Denmark is set to acquire additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles (ESSM) Block 2 and support equipment for its Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.

15 May

Air

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Test-Fires New Land Sword II Missile for First Time

Taiwan’s military has conducted the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, marking a significant step in the island’s efforts to strengthen its air defenses.

12 May

Land

Image of the Raven Air Defence System, based on the HMT 600 Supacat vehicle and the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM). This mobile ground-based air defence system is cantered around AIM-132 ASRAAM (Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile). The system takes the AIM-132, a hugely capable weapon, and adapts it for surface launch from the Supacat High Mobility Transporter (HMT) 600 (6×6) vehicle. The ad-hoc system is another example of the wide variety of advanced weapons that have been supplied to Kyiv by the United Kingdom. It will help meet a dire demand for short-range air defence (SHORADs) needed to tackle a resurgent Russian aerial threat on the frontlines.

Rojoef Manuel

Britain to Send More Raven Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed it will send five additional Raven air defense systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Apr- 2025 -

30 April

Asia Pacific

Philippine Navy guided missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) successfully fires Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles against drone targets

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Navy Fires Mistral 3 Missiles for First Time

In a first, a Philippine Navy (PN) guided missile frigate has successfully test-fired two Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles, hitting two drone targets.

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