Missile & Missile Defence

globaldefencemagazine.com > News > Missile & Missile Defence

September 3, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Studies Underwater Hypersonic Missile Launches

Japan is seeking a new class of hypersonic guided missiles (HGM) that could be launched from platforms operating beneath the sea, according to plans outlined by the country’s Ministry...

September 2, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Germany trials long-range Israeli Lora missile

The German Navy has carried out two operational firing trials involving Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Naval Lora ballistic missile, moving the system closer to possible adoption by Germany. If...

September 1, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Roketsan Conducts Ground Launch Test of ÇAKIR Cruise Missile

Roketsan Conducts Ground-Based ÇAKIR Cruise Missile TrialsTurkish defense company Roketsan has conducted ground-launch trials of its ÇAKIR cruise missile, demonstrating that the weapon can be integrated with mobile land-based...

August 31, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

India finalizes US Javelin missile acquisition

The Indian Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to acquire the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system from the United States through the Foreign Military Sales...

August 31, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed trials low-cost rocket for HIMARS training

Lockheed Martin has completed the second flight test of its Joint Reduced Range Rocket, known as JR3. The system is being developed as an affordable successor to the US...

August 30, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

India pushes local ASRAAM production

The Indian Air Force is considering broader use of the British MBDA ASRAAM close-combat air-to-air missile across several fighter fleets, including the Tejas Mk1A, Su-30MKI, and MiG-29UPG. At the...

August 29, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

India moves toward Javelin missile acquisition

India has taken another step toward acquiring the US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missile system after the Indian Army signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance under the US Foreign...

August 29, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Philippines eyes Akash 1S deal with India

India’s defence relationship with the Philippines could expand beyond the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, with Manila reportedly considering the indigenous Akash air-defence system for a future acquisition.Reports indicate that...

August 25, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Lithuania reinforces Vilnius air-defense shield

Lithuania has repositioned a NASAMS air-defense system near Vilnius, replacing the RBS 70 system previously responsible for protecting the capital. The deployment is intended to strengthen the city’s protection...

August 23, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

D-Propulse pitches RDE-powered air-launched missile

D-Propulse has outlined a long-term concept for an air-launched cruise missile powered by rotating detonation engine technology. The proposed weapon is intended to combine high speed, long range, and...