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Pentagon to invest $1B in L3Harris solid rocket motor spin off
L3Harris plans to conduct an initial public offering of its Missile Solutions business unit in the second half of 2026, focusing on solid rocket motors. This move is supported by a significant investm...
DRDO Successfully Tests Man-Portable Anti-Tank Missile With Top-Attack Capability Against Moving Targets
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested its third-generation 'fire and forget' MPATGM featuring top-attack capability against a moving target. This test, conducted...
UK launches $33.2 mn competition to build 500km-range missiles for Ukraine by March 2027
The UK has initiated a $33.2 million contest aimed at creating a missile system with a range of up to 500 kilometers, intended for Ukrainian forces from March 2026 onwards. Three companies will receiv...
DRDO Receives AoN to Develop BM-04 Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Filling the Critical Gap Between Pinaka and Agni
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has received Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to develop the BM-04 short-range ballistic missile, aiming to fill a critical gap between existi...
North Korea launches mass production of next-gen guided missiles
The Korean Central News Agency announced that North Korea has initiated large-scale manufacturing of high-precision guided missiles meant for modern anti-tank missile complexes. The new weapons are en...
DRDO Readies Early 2026 Trials For ASTRA MK-2 With Enhanced 200 km Dual-Pulse Motor
The DRDO plans trials for the upgraded ASTRA MK-2 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) in early 2026. The new version features a sophisticated dual-pulse rocket motor, extending its range t...
North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South
During a recent event, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted new rocket launcher systems which have the potential to be deployed against South Korea. He stated that these weapons would play a si...
Frontline report: Why the Czech Narwhal missile could become Ukraine’s secret weapon in 2026
The Czech Republic's Narwhal missile, featuring speed and long-range capabilities, is set for battlefield trials with Russian targets next year. The potential for this advanced weapon system to provid...
Russia reports use of new ORESHNIK ballistic missile against Ukraine
The Russian military claims to have utilized a newly developed ORESHNIK ballistic missile in operations against Ukrainian targets. The ORESHNIK is described as part of an expanding arsenal intended to...
Russia claims use of new ORESHNIK missile against Ukraine
Russia has reported using a newly developed ORESHNIK missile in its military operations against Ukraine. Details about the specific capabilities and impact of this weapon have not been provided....
Germany moves to produce TAURUS NEO to boost deep-strike
Germany has initiated formal steps towards large-scale production of an advanced version of the TAURUS stand-off missile, signaling a significant investment in deep-strike capabilities....
DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight Test of 120-km Range Pinaka Guided Rocket at Odisha Range
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with a range of 120 km at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odish...