The U.S. State Department has approved a $3.6 billion AIM-120 Amraam package to Japan, in what will be one of the largest foreign exports of the missile.

Kendall took over as the service’s top civilian in 2021 and will leave office in the next few weeks.

The Israeli Defense Ministry has set up a new research unit to focus on AI and autonomy while also ramping up production of Arrow-3 missile interceptors.

The deal is the largest ever between the two countries, Israel said in announcing the finalization of the purchase on Dec. 24.

The move is the latest sign that Western countries are working to boost the output of critical munitions.

The Army plans to stage an operational demonstration of the technology in fiscal 2028.

The Polish government on Dec. 24 plans to sign a contract for uncrewed air system (UAS) equipment to support use of the Homar-K multi-launch rocket system.

Vietnam has developed the VCS-01 Truong Son coastal defense system, along with the VSM-01A Song Hong ("Red River") anti-ship missile.