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Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing one person
Russian forces have launched an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones resulting in the death of at least one individual....
US Department of Defense Annual Report: PLA Deploys 'Dong Feng-27' Missile with Range 5000-8000 km Threatening West Coast
According to the latest US Department of Defense annual report, China’s People's Liberation Army has deployed a new missile called 'Dong Feng-27'. This intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) claims...
Russia strikes Ukraine with drones and missiles, kills three in Kyiv
Russian forces have deployed drones and launched missile attacks on Ukrainian territory, resulting in three casualties within the capital city of Kyiv....
For $951 Million, the U.S. Authorized Additional AMRAAM Air-to-Air Missiles for the Royal Danish Air Force
The U.S. has authorized Denmark's Royal Air Force to purchase 236 advanced air-to-air missiles (AIM-120 AMRAAM) for its F-16 and future F-35 fleets for $951 million. This move supports Denmark’s plan ...
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing 3 in Kyiv
Russian forces have launched an attack on Ukraine using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cruise missiles, resulting in three fatalities in Kyiv....
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing 3 in Kyiv
Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, resulting in at least three fatalities in the capital city of Kyiv....
Belarus boasts of tactical nukes that can reach four European capitals
Belarus has reportedly equipped adapted Chinese tactical missile launchers with nuclear warheads, claiming that these missiles can reach four major European capitals. Russian specialists are suspected...
Russia’s platform for attacks on Ukraine: Why Crimean missiles targeting Odesa are nearly impossible to stop
Crimea, annexed by Russia since 2014, continues to pose a persistent military threat to mainland Ukraine due to its strategic location. Russian forces occupying Crimea possess missile systems that can...
The Pentagon’s New China Report: ‘Conventional’ ICBMs, More Nuclear Weapons and New Aircraft Carriers on the Horizon
The People's Republic of China has launched its latest military advancements, including conventional intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), additional nuclear weapons, and more aircraft carriers...
‘Kinzhals and Shaheds Are Speaking’: Zelensky Says Putin Shows No Desire to End War, Calls for Stronger Pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the extensive use of Russian tactical missiles (Kinzhal) and drones ('Shahed') against Kyiv over the past night demonstrates that Russian President V...
Russia Bombards Kyiv Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Peace Talks
Missile strikes have hit Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv, just hours before scheduled peace talks involving US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This action underscores R...
Ukraine Seeks More Patriot, NASAMS Missiles as Kyiv Freezes After Russian Energy Strikes
Ukraine has asked NATO allies for more Patriot and NASAMS missile systems following Russian strikes that left around 500,000 people in Kyiv without essential services like heating, electricity, and wa...
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
In an escalation of hostilities, Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted and set fire to a Russian oil depot shortly after the launch of Russian missiles. The impact of this strike could disrupt Russia's...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1420: UK launches competition to build 500-kilometer-range missiles for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has initiated a contest aimed at developing new military technology, specifically 500-kilometer range offensive missile systems intended to support Ukrainian defense capabilities. T...
Hellfire missiles rain death from above — in Ukraine, they defend skies from Shaheds
The article discusses the use of Hellfire missiles by Ukrainian forces, likely deployed on off-the-shelf vehicles capable of shooting and retreating quickly to avoid counterattack. The context suggest...
Germany Condemns Russia’s Use of Oreshnik Missile in Strike on Ukraine, Calls It ‘Escalation’
The German government has strongly condemned Russia's use of the Oreshnik missile against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, characterizing it as an escalation of the conflict. Germany asserts that t...
Russian Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones Now Carrying MANPADS Missiles
Russia has updated its Shahed-136 kamikaze drones to carry shoulder-fired heat-seeking missiles (MANPADS), enhancing the drone's combat capabilities....
US orders 350 Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles
The U.S. Navy has placed a significant order with Raytheon for the production of 350 Block V Tactical Tomahawk cruise missiles, with parts of the manufacturing process taking place in the UK....
India's Nuclear Subs (SSBNs) Unlock True Potential with K-15 Missile
India successfully conducted a test firing of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal. This SLBM has a range of 3,500 kilometers and marks an imp...
The Hidden Cost of a Missile: Why the Headlines Get Cost Wrong
An article discusses the high costs associated with U.S. Navy's defense operations against low-cost Houthi drones and missiles in the Red Sea since late 2023, emphasizing that while headlines highligh...
Trump-Class Battleship Could Make the Navy Great Again (With Lots of Missiles)
A proposed Trump-class 'battleship' aims to enhance the U.S. Navy's tactical capabilities by massing firepower against a larger Chinese fleet in the Pacific. The concept features a heavily armed surfa...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘Road-mobile ballistic missiles: a strong option for bolstering ADF self-reliance’
The article proposes that Australia enhance its defense self-reliance by acquiring road-mobile ballistic missiles, suggesting partnership with Israel or South Korea to achieve this goal....
Poland expands rocket program with €3.3B South Korean JV
Poland has contracted with South Korea to develop and manufacture precision-guided rockets for the HOMAR-K multiple rocket launcher system at a cost of 14 billion złoty (€3.3 billion). The agreement c...
US Military Airstrike with At Least 4 Missiles Failed to Detonate Raises Questions about Effectiveness
An article discusses a US military airstrike operation where at least four missiles failed to detonate upon impact, questioning the effectiveness and reliability of such operations. It highlights pote...
DRDO Sets Stage for Testing Upgraded 200 km Range Astra Mk2 Missile with New Dual-Pulse Motor in Early 2026
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India is planning major tests for its upgraded 200 km range Astra Mk2 air-to-air missile, featuring a new dual-pulse motor. These trials are...