missile defense
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Russia has conducted a launch involving a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The exact model and purpose of the test are not specified....
The Pentagon has reported that China has loaded approximately 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles and continues to expand its nuclear arsenal. This development signals ongoing advancements in Chin...
The United States Central Command and regional allies have inaugurated a Middle Eastern Air Defense - Combined Defense Operations Cell (MEAD-CDOC) at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for enhancing integrate...
The U.S. Department of Defense has presented President Donald Trump with various military options in response to Iran's missile sites and its nuclear program. The presentation includes potential attac...
On January 8-9, 2026, Russia launched another attack on Ukraine using an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). This marks the second such use of this weapon system on Ukrainian soil....
President Donald Trump has threatened to cut funding for Raytheon Company's missile defense system contracts unless the company lowers its prices and speeds up production of weapons systems like the T...
Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement with the Pentagon to significantly increase the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor missiles. These missiles are designed to n...
The U.S. is reactivating World War II-era airfields across the Pacific to counter China's expanding surveillance and missile capabilities in the region, particularly concerning the potential conflict ...
The Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered the second Flight III variant of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer to the U.S. Navy. The ceremony marks ...
The United States has entered into an agreement with Lockheed Martin to significantly boost the annual production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors from around 600 per year to approxim...
Turkey has completed acceptance testing for its domestically developed SİPER-1 long-range air and missile defense system at the Sinop Test Center in northern Turkey. The successful test confirms the r...
The article provides an overview of the key military events and trends reported on as of January 3, 2026. The content focuses on various international security issues including NATO updates, conflict ...
Russian drones have caused significant damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while the country develops two new advanced missile defense systems similar to the Patriot system....
The Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the user evaluation trials for the Next Generation Akash surface-to-air missile system. The trials demonstrat...
According to reports, the United States Department of Defense has observed significant nuclear activity within China's borders. Specifically, there are indications that more than one hundred ballistic...
The Japanese Ministry of Defense's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on December 19th that the development and testing of the land-based variant of the Improved Type 12 Surfa...
China has reportedly transferred around 100 submarine-launched ballistic missiles to the strategic location known as 'Northern Gate'. The move is seen as part of its expanding nuclear and maritime def...
China has reportedly transferred 100 submarine-launched nuclear missiles at an unspecified location referred to as the 'Northern Gate'. The nature and strategic significance of this move are unclear, ...
The article discusses Ukraine's dependence on intelligence provided by the United States through satellites and missile surveillance systems. This assistance is crucial for Ukraine’s defense against o...
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has expanded its Strategic, Hypersonic and Incapacitating Weapons Development Effort Limitation Database (SHIELD) pool by adding 1,086 new firms. This expansion increa...
Israel and Germany have agreed on an expanded contract worth $3.1 billion for the acquisition of the Arrow 3 air and missile defense system. This major procurement strengthens Europe's robust defensiv...
Denmark has acquired Kongsberg missile systems to safeguard its strategically significant maritime zones, particularly the Danish Straits which control access to the Baltic Sea....
The article discusses concerns arising from the U.S.'s ambitious missile defense system known as 'Golden Dome,' which has prompted Russia and China to develop advanced weaponry that can evade such def...
The United States faces challenges in maintaining adequate missile interceptor stockpiles due to rising demand and limited production capabilities. Concerns are raised about decreasing Patriot interce...
The UK and Poland have agreed to deepen their cooperation on air and missile defense capabilities as well as helicopter training programs....
India is advancing its nuclear triad by progressing the S-5 class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) program. This development includes reports about twelve Multiple Independently-targetable Reentry V...
On January 6, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a significant framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) aimed at accelerating the production of Patriot Advanced Capabi...
The Institute for World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) of the Russian Academy of Sciences has assessed the likelihood that Turkey might transfer its Taurus missile systems to Ukraine. The...
Boeing has teamed up with American defense technology company Anduril Industries to develop an air defense interceptor system for the U.S. Army under the Integrated Fires Protection Capability program...
Russia is reportedly developing an advanced surface-to-air missile system called the S-550, which is oriented towards high-altitude and ballistic threats. Details on radar types, interceptor models, r...
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded four contracts worth a total of $3.5 billion to Lockheed Martin, Rocket Lab USA, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris Technologies. These companies are tasked ...
A proposal for a new 'Trump-class' battleship has emerged as a concept for a large surface combatant vessel designed for sea control and long-range strike capabilities. The ship would be around 35,000...
Lockheed Martin reports that the first Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) could be delivered as early as fiscal year 2027....
The German Arrow 3 missile defense system, situated as part of the European shield against ballistic missiles, is reported to be unprepared for interception of the 'Oreshnik', a hypothetical threat. T...
Experts argue that THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and similar land-based missile defense systems are unsuitable for protecting U.S. Navy warships against Chinese anti-ship missiles due to...
Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon, stated that the company has invested over a billion dollars in securing materials ahead of orders for Patriot missile defense syst...
The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG-128), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer....
The upcoming FF(X) frigates will initially be equipped with similar armament to the Littoral Combat Ships, without a vertical launch system for missiles. Instead, they will rely on uncrewed platforms ...
Germany plans to sign an agreement with Israel on Thursday, expanding its deal for purchasing Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptors and launchers by $3.1 billion....
The article discusses concerns over whether the Russian-supplied S-300 missile defense systems in Venezuela are fully operational or not. It explores potential technical issues, logistical challenges,...
The U.S. Pentagon has made progress on developing a new target vehicle for testing missile defense systems. Northrop Grumman announced the successful first flight of this redesigned test vehicle on Ja...
Saab has received an order from Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence (MND) to supply Bolide missiles for the nation’s existing RBS 70 missile defence systems....
Fort Greely, a missile defense base, has faced significant food service disruptions for over two months due to federal worker buyouts and retirements along with a shortage of Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) s...