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December 16, 2024
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Trident II D5 Missile: Evolving to Meet New Strategic Threats

Systems Planning and Analysis has been awarded a $7 million contract extension to continue its work on the U.S. Navy’s Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile system. This extension includes...

December 16, 2024
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BrahMos Aerospace Revisits BrahMos-2K Hypersonic Missile Design After Receiving Feedback

BrahMos Aerospace, in partnership with Russia, is re-evaluating the BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile following feedback highlighting its steep development and unit costs. Originally based on Russia’s 3M22 Zircon and...

December 14, 2024
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Exploring India’s Preference for S-400 Over THAAD: A Detailed Analysis

India’s 2018 decision to procure Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system instead of the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system reflects a strategic shift in its air...

November 28, 2024
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India demonstrates underwater strike capabilities with K-4 missile launch from INS Arighaat.

India successfully conducted a test of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat, as reported by The Economic Times on November 28, 2024. The trial took place...

November 20, 2024
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Northrop has delivered a test version of the Stand-in Attack Weapon to the US Air Force for evaluation.

Northrop Grumman has handed over its Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the US Air Force, intended to counter mobile threats. The missile will be evaluated for safe...

November 19, 2024
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India has conducted a test of a precision strike version of its Pinaka multiple-barrel rocket launcher system.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has concluded the flight trials of its Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher system. Conducted in three stages, the tests measured the system’s...

November 19, 2024
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The UK has carried out a flight test of the SPEAR-3 standoff cruise missile, designed for use with the F-35B fighter jet

The United Kingdom has conducted the inaugural flight test of the SPEAR-3 precision-guided air-to-ground cruise missile. The trial involved a Eurofighter Typhoon jet operated by BAE Systems launching the...

November 15, 2024
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Taiwan Takes Delivery of Initial Shipment of ATACMS Missiles from the United States

Taiwan has taken delivery of its initial shipment of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the United States. The exact quantity of missiles received has not been revealed,...

November 15, 2024
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Kongsberg Secures $900 Million Contract from US Navy for Naval Strike Missiles

The US Navy and Marine Corps have entered into a five-year agreement with Kongsberg for the procurement of its Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs). Valued at 10 billion kroner ($900...

November 8, 2024
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Pakistan Conducts Test Launch of New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Based Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out the test launch of an indigenously developed ship-launched ballistic missile. As reported by the military’s official broadcaster, the missile has a range...