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California Tech Firm Joins Lockheed Martin’s Golden Dome Missile Bid

Core Systems is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to support its bid for the Golden Dome missile project, an ambitious US initiative aimed at countering advanced aerial threats.

Russian Attack on Kyiv Wounds at Least 11

Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv wounded at least 11 people, authorities said early Thursday, warning of incoming missiles.

LIG Nex1 to Develop S. Korea’s Ballistic Missile Threat Simulation 

South Korea has contracted local defense firm LIG Nex1 to develop a counter-ballistic missile simulation system to improve response capabilities.

US Long Range Discrimination Radar Tracks Live ICBM in First Flight Test

The US Missile Defense Agency has successfully conducted its first flight test of the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at the Clear Space Force Station in Alaska, around two years after its original schedule. 

Russia Modifies Iskander Missile to Beat Ukrainian Patriot System

Russia struck Ukraine last weekend with upgraded Iskander-M ballistic missiles that are harder to intercept.

US Receives First Upgraded AN/TPY-2 Radar For Boosted Hypersonic Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency has received its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar to detect, track, and discriminate among ballistic missile threats.

North Korea Fires Flurry of Short-Range Ballistic Missiles

North Korea fired multiple types of short-range ballistic missiles Thursday, South Korea's military said, around a week after leader Kim Jong Un tested a new weapons system for his latest warship.

Ukraine Says Ballistic, Cruise Missile Production Increased ‘Eightfold’

Ukraine has announced a dramatic eightfold increase in its domestic production of cruise and ballistic missiles.

Estonia Plans Air Defense Purchase for Russian Ballistic Missile Threat

Estonia plans to procure a long-range air-defense system for a potential Russian ballistic missile attack.

Zelensky Says Attacks ‘Increasing’ as 2 Killed in Missile and Drone Attacks

Ukrainian president warned that Moscow is increasing its aerial bombardment after Russia mounted a "massive" missile and drone attack.

Canada Willing to Join US ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Shield: Minister

Canada is prepared to join US President Donald Trump's proposed development of an "Iron Dome" missile defense shield.

Turkey’s Longest-Range Ballistic Missile ‘Tayfun’ Surpasses 500 Km in Recent Test

Roketsan has conducted another test of its longest-range ballistic missile, the Tayfun, surpassing the 500-kilometer mark.

Lockheed to Upgrade Trident II D5 Missile for US Navy

Lockheed Martin has secured a $383-million contract modification to develop a next-generation Trident II Strategic Weapons System D5 missile for the US Navy.

North Korea’s Kim Vows Nuclear Program to Continue: KCNA

Kim Jong Un vowed that North Korea's nuclear program would continue "indefinitely," state-run media reported.

North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as Blinken Visits South

North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Monday, South Korea's military said, as the top US diplomat was meeting key officials in Seoul.

US Performs Exo-Atmospheric Intercept of Ballistic Missile Target in Guam

The US Missile Defense Agency has successfully performed its first live exo-atmospheric intercept of a ballistic missile target using the Aegis Guam System.

India Discusses $4B Russian Radar Purchase to Track Chinese ICBMs, Stealth Fighters

Indian officials have discussed the potential purchase of an advanced long-range early warning radar system with their Russian counterparts.

Pakistan Test-Fires New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-launched a locally developed ship-launched ballistic missile that engages targets with precision.

Eurosam Tests Aster 30 B1NT Missile for First Time

OCCAR has announced the first successful firing of Eurosam’s new-generation Aster 30 B1 New Technology missile.

Lockheed Martin Secures Combined $3.3B Deal for Trident II D5 Missile

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin two contracts worth a combined total of $3.3 billion to work on the Trident II D5 missile program. 

South Korea Flexes ‘Monster Missile’ in Military Parade, Warns North Korea

South Korea presented its Hyunmoo-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile to the public for the first time at its 76th Annual Armed Forces Day parade held in Seoul. 

North Korea Fires Salvo of Short-Range Ballistic Missiles

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean peninsula, Seoul's military said.

US Warns of ‘Consequences’ if Iran Sends Missiles to Russia

The EU said its allies had shared "credible" intelligence that Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, a move the US warned would be met with "significant consequences."