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Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS
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Ballistic Missile
Putin’s unstoppable hypersonic missiles gaining bad reputation as Ukraine shooting them down every time it launched
The Ukrainian military said it destroyed nearly all of the hypersonic missiles Russia launched as part of a massive bombardment over the weekend. Ukraine said Russia fired eight Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles and one 3M22 Zircon […]
Ballistic Missile
Russia prepares Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile to strike Ukraine: report
A US intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in “coming days”, a US official says. The experimental Oreshnik missile is seen by US officials […]
Cruise Missiles
Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Brisbane Destroyer Test Fired Tomahawk Cruise Missile
An Australian warship has test-fired a US Tomahawk cruise missile, officials said Tuesday, hailing a “major milestone” in the country’s decade-long plan to beef up its fleet in the face of an Asia-Pacific arms race. […]
Anti-air Missiles
Rheinmetall awarded contract to deliver Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the Royal Danish Army
Rheinmetall has received a contract to deliver Skyranger 30 short-range air defense turret systems for the Royal Danish Army. The “low three-digit million euro range” order stipulated 16 units of the weapon and corresponding ammunition […]
Cruise Missiles
Philippines Wants To Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
Two Philippine officials said Wednesday that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China’s expressions of alarm. The U.S. […]
Anti-ship Missile
Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range
A United States treaty ally in East Asia on Friday announced that it recently tested a new stealthy missile that is capable of conducting long-range attacks to sink hostile warships. The Japanese Defense Ministry revealed […]
Air-Launched Weapons
Raytheon Received $736 Million Contract To Produce AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $736 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X SIDEWINDER missiles. This contract is for the improved Block II variant, which addresses hardware obsolescence through upgrades to ensure superior performance and […]
Anti-air Missiles
Polish Firm Unveils VSHORAD System With Programmable Ammo
Polish state defense firm Pit-Radwar has unveiled a 35mm cannon-based very short-range air defense system featuring programmable airburst ammunition. Called the SA-35MM, the system’s projectile is inductively programmed to timely disintegrate for maximum effect. Its […]
Infantry Weapons
US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved Saudi Arabia’s request to potentially acquire over 1,000 TOW missiles at an estimated cost of $440 million. The Kingdom intends to acquire 507 TOW 2A missiles and 507 TOW […]