US defence-acquisition specialist

Reports the DoD agreement to accelerate PrSM, detailing the modification mechanics, the ceiling increase and the extended ordering period that underpins the production quadrupling.

“The deal accelerates PrSM output, extending the ordering period and lifting the contract ceiling.”

Reports the $3.7bn direct commercial sale of GEM-T interceptors to Ukraine, funded by Germany, and how COMLOG (Raytheon–MBDA Deutschland JV) output underpins supply-chain resilience and Ukrainian replenishment.

“A $3.7bn German-funded interceptor deal, with European GEM-T lines feeding Ukraine's depleted Patriot stocks.”

Reads the SIPRI data as confirmation Europe has become the demand engine of the arms trade, with Ukraine, Poland and the UK its biggest importers and US suppliers the prime beneficiaries.

“Europe now leads global arms imports as demand surges, with the US capturing the lion's share.”