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rediff.comworld9 days ago
UAE Receives Third Cheongung-II Battery From South Korea One Month Early
@MarioNawfal reported that eight C-17 aircraft are delivering the system to Daegu Air Base after the UAE accelerated the schedule.
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upi.comworld10 days ago
UAE Sends Military Planes to South Korea for Cheongung Missile Transport
The United Arab Emirates dispatched C-17 transport aircraft to Daegu Air Base this week to move batches of the Korean-made Cheongung interceptor missile system. The operation follows an earlier March shipment and occurs amid regional conflict.
thehindu.compolitics19 days ago
Patriot interceptor shortage limits air defense options for multiple countries
A global shortage of Patriot system interceptors has developed after heavy use in Ukraine and the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran. Production currently stands at about 600 missiles per year while demand has risen sharply.
world22 days ago
U.S. and Japan Agree to Accelerate Joint Production of Advanced Missiles
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met on Saturday in Singapore. They agreed to coordinate initiatives to boost alliance military capabilities and accelerate joint production of advanced missile systems.
thehindu.compolitics29 days ago
Ukraine Reports Russian Strike Risk on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials reported receiving intelligence from American and European partners about a possible combined Russian strike that could target Kyiv. The warning referenced a hypersonic missile system traveling at Mach 10.
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middleeasteye.networld35 days ago
Israel Conducts Strikes on Doha and Tehran Using Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles
Israel carried out missile strikes on Doha in September 2025 and Tehran in February 2026. The attacks used air-launched ballistic missiles released from aircraft outside the target countries' airspace.
Defense Newsworld37 days ago
Army Awards Anduril Minimum 3,000 Containerized Cruise Missiles Under 3-Year Pentagon Program
Anduril will supply at least 1,000 SLB-500M missiles annually under a three-year framework agreement as part of the Pentagon’s Low-Cost Containerized Missiles program. The program seeks more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles from four companies over three years, with an assess…
fortune.comworld38 days ago
Defense Startup Furientis Emerges From Stealth With $5 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
Furientis, a defense startup based in Los Angeles, announced $5 million in pre-seed funding led by Silent Ventures. The company develops low-cost ship-based interceptor missiles using automotive manufacturing techniques and commercial components. It aims to address U.S. military…
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The Hillfinance38 days agoUpdated
Pentagon Signs Framework Agreements With Defense Firms for Over 10,000 Low-Cost Containerized Missiles
The Pentagon announced framework agreements with four defense companies to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost containerized missiles over three years starting in 2027. The deals with Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos and Zone 5 establish the Low-Cost Containerized Missiles program and inc…
asiaone.comworld50 days ago
Philippine and U.S. Forces Deploy NMESIS System in Balikatan Exercises
Philippine and U.S. forces introduced the NMESIS system during the Balikatan war games on May 3, 2026. The system is a mobile ground launcher capable of targeting ships up to 115 miles away using Naval Strike Missiles. It was transported to Basco via C-130 aircraft and positioned…
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Breaking Defenseworld51 days ago
Israel Delivers First Batch of Tamir Interceptors to US Marine Corps
The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the initial batch of Tamir interceptors to the United States Marine Corps. This marks a key step in the Marine Corps' Medium Range Intercept Capability program. The delivery supports the buildup of…