US F-16s to Get Stealthy Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile Upgrade
The US Air Force’s (USAF) F-16 fighter aircraft are set to receive expanded combat capabilities with the future integration of long-range anti-ship missiles (LRASM).
New Zealand Fires Penguin Missile for First Time
A Royal New Zealand Navy helicopter fired a Penguin anti-ship guided missile for the first time since acquiring the weapon in 2013.
India Buys Anti-Ship Missiles From Russia
In line with existing defense cooperation, India has signed a contract with Russia to procure anti-ship cruise missiles for the country’s submarine fleet.
MBDA Showcases New Systems for Maritime Warfare at Euronaval 2024
European firm MBDA is showcasing its upgraded portfolio, including several new systems, at the Euronaval defense exhibition in France.
Taiwan Receives First Batch of Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems From the US
Taiwan has received the first batch of Harpoon missile systems from the US as part of a $2.22 billion deal in 2020.
Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions
Taiwan announced that it has begun the process of building two Harpoon missile bases to bolster its defenses against China.
Ares Industries Flight-Tests New Cruise Missile, 10x Smaller, Cheaper
Ares Industries has announced the first flight test of a new anti-ship cruise missile being developed for the US military.
US Air Force, Navy Demo QUICKSINK Ship-Killer With B-2 Stealth Bomber
The US Air Force and Navy have tested a QUICKSINK live-fire anti-ship attack with a B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft in the Gulf of Mexico.
Kitron Receives $47M Naval Strike Missile Electronics Contract
Kongsberg has ordered Norwegian Kitron Group to supply electronics for the Naval Strike Missile for over $47 million.
Australian Navy Arms Hobart Class Destroyer With Naval Strike Missile
The Royal Australian Navy has outfitted its guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney with the Naval Strike Missile.
US Air Force F-35s to Get Norwegian Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
The US Air Force has awarded its first Joint Strike Missile cruise missile contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for its F-35s.
MBDA to Fit Romanian Navy Helicopters With Marte ER Missiles
MBDA has signed a deal with Romanian firm IAR Brasov to help integrate Marte ER missile systems into Romanian Naval Forces helicopters.
Oshkosh to Deliver ROGUE Fires Carrier to US Marines
Oshkosh Defense has received a contract to provide a Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires for the US Marine Corps.
Royal Navy Vessels to Get Decoy Launchers to Counter Hypersonics
The UK is investing $170 million in trainable decoy launchers to better protect Royal Navy surface vessels against emerging threats such as hypersonic missiles.
Estonia Receives Israeli Anti-Ship Missile That Covers Entire Baltic
A joint venture of Israel Aerospace Industries and ST Engineering Land Systems has delivered the Blue Spear 5G SSM anti-ship missile system to Estonia.
Houthi Missile Got Within One Mile of US Warship: Senior Officials
A Houthi anti-ship missile got within a nautical mile of an American warship, causing concerns about the safety of US Navy sailors in the Red Sea.
Raytheon Completes Technical Review of US Navy’s HALO Hypersonic Missile Prototype
Raytheon has completed the technical review of the US Navy’s Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface prototype.
Spain to Equip F100 Frigates With Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles
Spain has awarded Kongsberg a contract of $334 million to supply its ships with Naval Strike Missiles.
Norway, Germany to Develop Next-Gen Naval Strike Missile
Norway will develop a next-generation naval strike missile in collaboration with Germany. It is expected to be ready by 2035.
UAE Orders Brazilian Anti-Ship Missiles
The United Arab Emirates Armed Forces have signed a letter of intent for the purchase of the National Surface Anti-Ship Missile and its extended-range version.
Philippines Considering Additional BrahMos Missile Acquisition
The Philippine Army is considering acquiring BrahMos cruise missile systems for coastline defense.
Australian Firm APT Lands Contract for Naval Strike Missile Launcher Parts
Australian Precision Technologies has received a contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture parts for its missile launchers.
French, Chinese Missiles Sink Indonesian Frigate in Sea Trial
The Indonesian military demonstrated the lethality of its French- and Chinese-made anti-ship missiles during its Joint Exercise 2023.
US Marines Test-Fire Ground-Launched Ship-Killing Missile
The US Marine Corps live-tested a Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System last month.
