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Putin launches nuclear-capable 'Oreshnik' missile at Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed the newly unveiled 'Oreshnik', described as a nuclear-capable and high-speed (approximately 8,000 mph) missile, to target Ukrainian positions. Details abo...
Russia used new Oreshnik ballistic missile in major attack on Ukraine
Russian officials have claimed that they utilized a newly developed Oreshnik ballistic missile during an extensive offensive operation targeting multiple locations within Ukraine. Details regarding th...
BrahMos to Retain Negligible Interception Rates Through 2040 Despite Growing Adversary Capabilities, Predicts Official Citing Op Sindoor
A senior official from BrahMos Aerospace asserts that the missile system will maintain a low interception rate up to 2040 despite growing adversary capabilities. This prediction is based on the result...
China Has Fielded Its Unusual New DF-27 ICBM, Pentagon Report Says
According to a recent report by the Pentagon, China has deployed its new DF-27 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). This missile is noted for its unique capabilities that set it apart from oth...
Nuclear game changer: China builds crab-walking electric ICBM mobile launcher prototype
Chinese researchers have developed an electric-drive, modular and intelligent heavy vehicle that can function as a mobile launcher for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). The prototype, which...
Chinese Cargo Ship Packed Full Of Modular Missile Launchers Emerges
A Chinese medium-size cargo vessel is loaded with 60 containerized vertical launch cells, radar systems, and close-in weapons....
Senegalese Navy Conducted Historic First Anti-Ship Missile Launch
On November 9, 2025, the Senegalese Navy achieved a milestone by successfully launching its first anti-ship missile from an MBDA MARTE-equipped Walo-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV). This event标志着塞内...
China's Rocket Force Showcase Unfettered Missile Strength
The Chinese Rocket Force demonstrated an extensive array of missile systems and capabilities, indicating its commitment to modernizing strategic deterrence and military readiness. The exercise reflect...
Pentagon Invests $1 Billion in US Missile Division
The Pentagon has committed an investment of $1 billion into a strategic missile division of the United States Armed Forces. This initiative aims to enhance missile defense capabilities and modernize e...
Russia Claims Use of New ORESHNIK Ballistic Missile in Major Strike on Ukraine
Russian officials claim that they have used a new type of ballistic missile called the ORESHNIK during an extensive military operation targeting multiple locations within Ukraine. Details about the ca...
Containing the Threat of Containerized Missiles
American commanders anticipating conflict over Taiwan face an emerging threat: China's use of containerized missile launchers hidden within standard shipping containers. These systems mimic commercial...
China: Pentagon announces new intercontinental missile
The United States Department of Defense has announced the development and potential deployment of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This move is seen as part of ongoing strategic nuclea...
YJ-20 High-Speed Anti-Ship Missile Seen In Action On China’s Type 055 Super Destroyer
The People's Liberation Army Navy has claimed that the YJ-20 missile, capable of hypersonic speeds and designed for ship-targeting, has successfully completed its final testing phase. This announcemen...
China's Expanding Missile Arsenal
The article discusses the ongoing development of China's missile forces, emphasizing an increase in both quantity and technological sophistication. These advancements are aimed at enhancing China's st...
Chinese Cargo Ship Full Of Modular Missile Launchers Emerges
China has loaded a medium-sized cargo ship with 60 containerized vertical launch cells along with radar and close-in weapons systems....
IAF Eyes Integration of Indigenous Astra Mk1 Missiles on Mirage-2000 Fleet Amidst MICA NG Missile Supply Delays
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering integrating its domestically produced Astra Mk1 air-to-air missiles onto the upgraded Mirage-2000 fleet due to ongoing supply delays with the advanced MICA NG...
The U.S. Navy Might Soon Retire Its Best Missile Submarines Ever
America's four Ohio-class SSGN submarines are set for retirement between 2026 and 2028. Each submarine can carry up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, providing a significant stealthy mobile strike capa...
DRDO's STAR Supersonic Missile Advances To Phase-III: From Target Drone To Anti-AWACS Game-Changer
The DRDO’s STAR (Supersonic TARget) missile program has progressed to Phase-III, marking a significant milestone. This phase centers on integrating propulsion, guidance, and control systems into compl...
Pentagon commits $1 billion to L3Harris missile unit as ‘anchor investor’
The Pentagon has committed $1 billion to L3Harris Technologies' missile unit as part of an aim to expand its solid rocket motor capacity through a planned initial public offering (IPO). This investmen...
Powerful new missile to enter Royal Navy service this year
The Royal Navy plans to introduce the Norwegian-designed Naval Strike Missile into its fleet later in the current year, according to the Ministry of Defence....
What is Known About Russian Rocket Orechik - DW - January 9, 2024
DW reports on details regarding the Russian rocket named 'Orechik' (Hazelnut in English). The article covers specifications, capabilities, and potential deployment strategies of this new addition to R...
Russia says it used new ORESHNIK missile in major attack on Ukraine
Russian officials claim that they have conducted an extensive strike against Ukraine using the newly developed Oreshnik cruise missile. The statement is part of ongoing military actions between Russia...
India Accelerates Indo-Israeli Defence Ties With $8.7B Missile Package For IAF
India has approved an $8.7 billion defence procurement deal from Israel for the Indian Air Force, primarily including SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs and potentially Rampage, Air LORA, Ice Breaker m...
China Deployed the Intercontinental DF-27 Missile: What Do We Know about It?
China has deployed the intercontinental DF-27 missile. Specific details regarding its range and capabilities are scarce but it is believed to be designed for precision strikes against land-based targe...
Sign of Concern ... Activists Comment on Report About Chinese Nuclear Missiles
Activists have expressed concerns over a recent report detailing China's advancements in nuclear missile technology. The report has sparked discussions among defense analysts and human rights activist...
Middle East missiles, large contracts and space ambitions: 2025 review
In reviewing events from 2025, the piece highlights significant developments in the Middle East involving missile technologies, substantial defense contracts, and emerging space programs....
Expensive Failure: $785 million and Tomahawk Still Cannot Be Refueled
The United States has invested $785 million in upgrading its Tomahawk cruise missiles but the project remains unsuccessful so far as the capability to refuel or extend range during flight is not yet p...
The New Trump-Class Battleship’s Greatest Enemy
This article discusses the challenges faced by the proposed Trump-class battleships due to China's advancements in long-range missile technology. It highlights the DF-27 as a significant threat becaus...
Ukraine reveals outdated components in Russia’s Oreshnik missile
Ukrainian defense experts have identified outdated components in Russia's new 'Oreshnik' intermediate-range missile. These findings were derived from debris recovered after the missile hit Dnipro in N...
The Navy’s Trump-Class Battleship Will Be ‘Quietly Shelved’
President Trump's proposed 'Trump-class' guided-missile battleship (BBG(X)), intended to revive American sea power, is strategically unsuitable for modern naval warfare. The vessel is not a traditiona...
Russia’s modernized 1970s Soviet missile can be intercepted but only from space: Expert says Romania, Poland, Germany hold key
An expert states that while Russia's updated 1970s-era missile system can be intercepted, it requires a space-based capability, which poses challenges for current defense systems like Ukraine's Patrio...
Russian Rocket Orechik Made from Soviet Components
The Russian rocket Orechik has been assembled using components leftover from the Soviet era. No further details are provided....