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US Air Force Designates Leidos Small Cruise Missile as ‘AGM-190A’

The US Air Force has designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the “AGM-190A,” formally recognizing the system as an operational stand-off strike capability.

Ukraine’s ‘Ruta’ Grows Beyond Loitering Role, Emerges as Cruise Missile in New Iteration

Ukraine’s Ruta missile is stepping beyond its roots as a loitering munition, with its latest version ready to show its new muscle as a cruise weapon.

Pakistan’s Taimoor Cruise Missile Hits 600-Km in Breakthrough Test

Taimoor is an air-launched cruise missile, launched from a Mirage IIIEA ROSE fighter-bomber, featuring precision guidance, low-altitude flight, and multi-role strike capability.

America’s Patriot Air Defense Goes Full 360 With ‘Over-the-Shoulder’ Strike

Over-the-shoulder is a new Patriot capability, allowing interceptors to engage ballistic and cruise missiles from any direction, features vertical cold-launch missiles, extended range, and higher altitude.

Ukraine Accepts Homegrown Flamingo Cruise Missiles From Fire Point

The Ukrainian Armed Forces has received a shipment of Flamingo long-range cruise missiles from domestic defense company Fire Point.

Kyiv Releases Footage of Ukrainian ‘Long Neptune’ Missiles Striking Russian Targets

Ukraine has publicly released footage showing the launch of an extended-range Neptune cruise missile during an attack on Russian targets.

Poland, Anduril Sign MoU to Build Barracuda-500M Locally 

Poland is set to co-develop and manufacture Anduril’s autonomous air systems, including a localized version of the Barracuda-500M cruise missile.

Ukraine Mass-Producing 3,000 Km Cruise Missile

A Ukrainian photojournalist with The Associated Press has shared a photo of an indigenously developed cruise missile, claimed to have a range of more than 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles).

Greek Navy Plans Future Subs With Long-Range Cruise Missiles

The Greek Navy plans to arm at least half of the new submarines it will acquire over the next decade with long-range cruise missiles.

USAF Reveals Long-Range Nuclear Missile to Arm B-21 and B-52 Bombers

The US Air Force has revealed the first rendering of its AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) nuclear-armed cruise missile to arm the upcoming B-21 Raider and legacy B-52 Stratofortress bombers.

Russian ‘Banderol’ Missile Contains Foreign Parts Despite Sanctions: Ukraine Report

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) has released a report detailing the components of a captured Russian cruise missile, claiming that it was constructed with parts from several countries despite international sanctions. 

CoAspire Tests 3D-Printed ‘RAACM’ Cruise Missile From Fighter Jet

American defense firm CoAspire has test-launched its 3D-printed Rapidly Adaptable Affordable Cruise Missile from a fighter jet.

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.

Turkish ‘Atmaca’ Anti-Ship Missile Completes First Underwater Firing Test

The Turkish Navy has successfully completed the first underwater test-firing of an anti-ship cruise missile produced domestically. 

Lockheed Unveils Low-Cost, Modular, Mass-Producible Cruise Missiles

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new type of modular and mass-producible air vehicle shaped like a cruise missile: the Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT).

US Army Funds Vertical Takeoff Cruise Missile Concept With 290 Km Range 

California-based startup Mach Industries is developing a vertical takeoff precision cruise missile for the US Army’s maneuvering forces.

N. Korea Says Launched Cruise Missiles in ‘Counterattack’ Drills

North Korea carried out a test launch of strategic cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea this week, in a drill Pyongyang said Friday aimed at showing off its "counterattack" capabilities.

Iran to Unveil Domestically Developed Supersonic Cruise Missile

The Iranian military has announced that the country will unveil a new indigenous supersonic cruise missile next month, state media reported.

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.

NKorea Test-Fires Sea-to-Surface Strategic Cruise Missile: KCNA

North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA reported Sunday, adding that the weapons "precisely" hit their targets.

Indonesia Initiates $450 Million BrahMos Deal With India

Indonesia has initiated the purchase of BrahMos cruise missiles from India, according to Indian media.

Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine ‘Arkhangelsk’ Joins Navy

The Russian Navy has commissioned the “Arkhangelsk,” its third serial-built Yasen-M class nuclear-powered attack submarine under Project 885M.

Russia Says Test Fired Missiles in Eastern Mediterranean Drills

Russia's army said Tuesday it had fired hypersonic missiles during naval and air force drills in the eastern Mediterranean that come as its ally Syria loses ground to Islamist rebels.

Ukraine to Scale Up Cruise Missile Production, Increase Range

Ukraine has ramped up production of the indigenous R-360 Neptune cruise missiles, with plans to increase its range.