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Spyder low-level quick-reaction missile system

On Sept. 20, 2026, Rafael announced the presentation of its SPYDER defense system at NATO Days 2026 in the Czech Republic. Since 2021, the Czech Republic has received two of the four ordered SPYDER systems.

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Lockheed Martin Accepts Initial PAC-3 MSE Components From GM Defense

On Sept. 17, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced that it received the first PAC-3 MSE interceptor components produced by GM Defense. The delivery occurred less than a month after the two companies formalized their contract. This rapid turnaround addresses a manufacturing bottleneck, enabling faster overall production of the PAC-3 MSE.
Lockheed Martin
21 September 2026
USA

L3Harris Receives U.S. Air Force Contract for Advanced Proximity Sensors

On Sept. 14, 2026, L3Harris Technologies announced a US$60 million U. S. Air Force contract for the production of its DSU-43/B Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst Sensors (C-HOBS). The radar-assisted C-HOBS system allows aircrews to adjust detonation altitudes based on specific mission requirements, delivering precision and operational flexibility.
L3Harris Technologies
21 September 2026
Germany

Rheinmetall Tests Unmanned Systems Integration at NATO’s REPMUS 2026

On Sept. 21, 2026, Rheinmetall announced that it successfully tested the interconnectivity of its unmanned systems for maritime infrastructure security during NATO’s Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS26) exercise. The exercise took place off the Tróia Peninsula and successfully integrated cross-domain sensor data. This integration resulted in a multidimensional view of the data.
Rheinmetall
21 September 2026