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Denmark to buy Kongsberg and Covenant long-range missiles, Breaking Defense reports

Denmark’s planned purchases pair Kongsberg’s F-35 weapon with Covenant’s recently unveiled ground-launched Anthem cruise missile, Breaking Defense reports.

Denmark announced plans on Oct. 22, 2026, to acquire long-range precision missiles, Breaking Defense reported. The purchases cover Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile for the F-35 and Covenant’s ground-launched Anthem cruise missile.1

Denmark will acquire two types of long-range precision missiles

Oct. 22, 2026

KongsbergF-35 Joint Strike Missilesplanned

Denmark will acquire

Covenantground-launched Anthem cruise missilesplanned

Denmark will acquire

Copenhagen did not disclose the cost or quantities involved in either procurement.

Reported by Breaking Defense. As of Oct. 22, 2026.

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For Covenant, the Danish purchase announcement follows Anthem’s unveiling last month. Co-founder and chief executive Michael Kaufman said the company had flown the weapon more than 200 times since its first flight in August 2025.1

The Joint Strike Missile would equip Denmark’s growing F-35 fleet. Denmark is on track to operate 43 F-35s. It pledged to acquire another 16 last year. The F-35A can carry the missile internally, preserving the aircraft’s stealth profile.1

The scale of the purchases remains undisclosed: Copenhagen released neither costs nor quantities for either procurement, according to Breaking Defense. Kongsberg said negotiations with the customer will determine the scope and value of its Joint Strike Missile package.1

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  1. Breaking Defense: ‘Ability to strike back’: Denmark commits to long-range missile orders breakingdefense.com
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Contracts · Combat aircraft

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, is towed by members of the 34th Fighter Generation Squadron, both assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, May 24, 2025.
Archive photograph · A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, is towed by members of the 34th Fighter Generation Squadron, both assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, May 24, 2025. Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson / DVIDS Taken 2025-05-24. public-domain; reuse terms. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

Lockheed to self-fund at least $7 billion under F-35 framework

The framework sets a minimum of 850 U.S. aircraft over 10 years; execution depends on congressional authorization and appropriations.

The Department of War and Lockheed Martin finalized a 10-year framework for F-35 production and sustainment on Oct. 22, 2026.12 The department says Lockheed will self-fund at least $7 billion in initiatives supporting the program in exchange for the decade-long commitment.1

Lockheed Martin will self-fund at least $7 billion

10-year F-35 framework agreement

Lockheed Martin will self-fundat least $7 billionplanned

initiatives that support the F-35 Program

formal contract awardwill work to finalize contract terms, pricing, and schedulescontingent

If granted multiyear authority and associated appropriations in the coming months

Execution of the agreement remains subject to Congressional authorization and appropriations.

Sources: Department of War; Lockheed Martin. As of Oct. 22, 2026.

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Execution remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations.1 If multiyear authority and associated appropriations are granted in the coming months, Lockheed says it and the F-35 Joint Program Office will work to finalize contract terms, pricing and schedules through a formal award.2

The department describes 850 U.S. aircraft as the framework’s minimum floor over 10 years.1 The framework includes initial spares and 10 years of modification kits and sustainment.2

It also includes international customer orders across Lots 21–30. Lockheed describes a continued production rate of 156 aircraft a year under the framework.2

Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said the greater certainty would let the company make upfront investments to expand capacity, improve efficiency and build a more resilient supply chain.2

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  1. Department of War: Department of War and Lockheed Martin Finalize Landmark 10-Year F-35 Deal, Securing $7B in Private Investment (Oct. 22, 2026) www.war.gov
  2. Lockheed Martin: New Framework Agreement for Multiyear F-35 Production and Sustainment (Oct. 22, 2026) news.lockheedmartin.com
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Contracts · Air defense

Australia opens medium-range air defense tender, Defense News reports

Australia plans to select a vendor by end-2027 and is pursuing direct commercial sale and U.S. Foreign Military Sales routes simultaneously, Defense News reported.

Australia's Department of Defence launched an industry solicitation on Oct. 13 for Project Land 6504, a medium-range, ground-based air defense system for the Australian Army, Defense News reported.1

Australia targets air defense vendor selection by end-2027, Defense News reports

Project Land 6504 medium-range ground-based air defense; planned milestones

by end of 2027Planned vendor selection
mid-2029Planned live-firing at Exercise Talisman Saber
early 2030sPlanned initial operational capability

Reported by Defense News. As of Oct. 19, 2026.

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Canberra is pursuing direct commercial sale and U.S. Foreign Military Sales routes simultaneously because of time constraints, the outlet reported. Vendor selection is planned by the end of 2027. Live-firing at Exercise Talisman Saber is planned for mid-2029, with initial operational capability in the early 2030s.1

Australia currently has a regiment's worth of NASAMS short-range air defense systems. Land 6504 seeks a system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles in their terminal phase and addressing subsonic air-breathing threats.1

The envisioned system is off-the-shelf and expected to offer proven capability. It must integrate with CEA Technologies radars and the Joint Air Battle Management System being developed by Lockheed Martin Australia.1

Kongsberg Australia is interested in the program, managing director John Fry told Defense News. The outlet reported supplier interest from Europe, Israel, South Korea, Turkey and the United States.1

Defense News reported that the tender's timing may boost the chances of non-American missile suppliers, citing depleted U.S. missile stocks after heavy missile use in the U.S. conflict with Iran. The outlet also reported funding pressure as AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines absorb available defense funds.1

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  1. Defense News: Australia gets the ball rolling on medium-range air defense www.defensenews.com
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