MBDA’s Low Cost, Long Range Missile, ‘Crossbow’ Could Head to Ukraine
MBDAs deep assault system CROSSBOW, developed under British leadership, has successfully completed its first test firings. The system reached the live-fire phase after a 9-month development process, and is targeted to be ready for mass production in 2026, MBDA announced Friday
China Tests DF-17 Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Under "Battlefield Conditions"
Chinese official media has shown the launch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force's DF-17 hypersonic missile for the first time. The DF-17 hypersonic missile, characterized by its waverider aerodynamic design, was previously displayed at military parades in Beijing on October 1, 2019 and September 3, 2025
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
The Russian 9M730 Burevestnik cruise missile uses a direct-cycle nuclear turbojet engine that best explains the claimed ultra-long flight duration and dimensions of the rocket, according to two scientists from the
Russia’s Monster Missile, Sarmat ICBM to Begin Combat Duty by End 2026
he Russian Ministry of Defense published a video of the Sarmat strategic missile system testing today. The Sarmat is beyond interception, according to the Russian MoD and its 4 conventional warheads have enough explosives to destroy a city the size of London or Paris, Russian observers say
Japan Deploys Indigenous Missiles, Cutting Reliance on the U.S. for Counter-strike Capability...
Japan deployed its indigenous new hyper velocity gliding projectiles (HVGP) and long-range supersonic missiles to military bases as the countrys “counterstrike capability” begins to take shape. This signals a move to lower dependence on the U
U.S. Approves $340M Support Package for Japan’s HVGP Missile Development
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Russia Extends Range, Adds Hypersonic Speed to Khrizantema-M Anti-tank Missile
Russia has unveiled an upgraded version of its Khrizantema-M anti-tank guided missile, featuring extended range and hypersonic speed. Speaking to Russian news agency
U.S. Air Force Targets 2026 Milestone, Early 2030s Fielding for Sentinel ICBM...
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Israeli 'David's Sling Air Defense System Completes Complex Tests to Meet Future...
Israels Ministry of Defense, together with the Missile Defense Agency and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has completed a new series of advanced tests of the David's Sling air defense system. The tests, led by the Defense Ministrys Wall Directorate, simulated complex and evolving threats including rockets, ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft and drones
Malaysia to Receive Norwegian Anti-Ship, Land-Attack Missiles Next Month
Malaysia is modernising its ageing naval strike capabilities to reinforce deterrence in the South China Sea, according to the defence ministry, with the navy set to begin receiving Norwegian-made anti-ship and land-attack missiles next month, followed by Turkeys Atmaca anti-ship missile system by 2028. The new weapons are intended to replace the Exocet MM40 Block 2 missiles that have been in service for nearly three decades
India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-3 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile
India successfully test-fired the Agni-3 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, in Odisha on February 6, 2026. The test was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and validated all operational and technical parameters, confirming the missiles reliability and accuracy
Germany Signs New Contracts for IRIS-T Guided Missiles
Diehl Defence and Germanys Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed several contracts to procure IRIS-T guided missiles for the German Armed Forces.The agreements also include follow-on procurement to ensure ongoing supply and support for these advanced systems
Lockheed Martin Awarded $35 Billion for THAAD Missile Defense Interceptor Production
Russian Drones Destroy US MAAWLR Air Defense System in Ukraine
Russia’s YAK-130M Modernized Combat-Trainer Conducts Maiden Flight
American MAAWLR Air Defense System Seen in Ukraine
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles