Japan’s Mysterious Missile Launcher Spotted in Test
Images of a launcher truck carrying large-sized canisters for what might be cruise missiles were spotted in Japan and shared on social media.
Weapon / Missile News
MKE’s MKE-739 Infantry Rifle Meets the Field
MKE’s new infantry rifle, based on the MPT-76, chambered in 7.62x39 mm Russian ammunition, was shared on the company’s official X account in use by a soldier.
MBDA Test-Fires AKERON LP ATGM For the First Time
Multi-national MBDA has announced the first test firing of the AKERON LP long-range anti-tank missile for attack helicopters in France and possibly others.
Japan Tests Its New Hypersonic Glide Weapon in the U.S.
The new hypersonic glide weapon developed by Japan has been tested on U.S. soil, most probably to evade Chinese observation by radars and alternative sensors.
ASELSAN Shows Truck-Mounted 35 mm Weapon System
During IAV 2025 in the U.K., ASELSAN displayed a truck-mounted 35 mm weapon system based on the GÖKER multi-role weapon system for bases.
The U.K. Turns to AR-15 Platform for Marine Service Rifle
Seeking to replace the bullpup L85A2 assault rifles in British Royal Marine Commandos service, the U.K. has turned to the AR-15 based KAC’s KS-1/L403A1 rifle.
Italy Opts for 120 mm L55A1 Gun on Its Future KF51 MBTs
KF51 MBTs are to be acquired by Italy to succeed Ariete tanks, which will use Rheinmetall’s 120 mm L55A1 instead of the 130 mm turret from the debut.
TAYFUN Hits the Target Dead-Center in Long-Range Test
ROKETSAN TAYFUN ballistic missile launched from the BOZAT 8x8 vehicle successfully hit the sea target during the long-range firing test.
Israel to Deploy Iron Beam as air defence system by 2025
Israel to deploy the Iron Dome high-energy laser weapon system in 2025, marking the first military use of a high-energy laser weapon as an air defence system.
BAE Systems Sets Up Facility for HVP Ammunition Production
The new production facility of BAE Systems will have a space reserved for the upcoming multi-role HVP ammunition to be used in various cannons.
The U.S. Eyes New Type of AAM Based on ERAM Missile
Following the initiation of the low-cost cruise missile ERAM, the U.S. is interested in developing an air-to-air variant, particularly to counter UAVs.
French Army Orders New Serval DSA SHORAD Vehicles
France has ordered the new Serval DSA 4x4 SHORAD vehicles to improve its ground-based short-range air defence capabilities.
MKE’s 76 mm Barrel Enters Inventory on TCG Gaziantep
The Turkish MoD announced on social media that the foreign-made 76 mm main naval gun barrel on TCG Gaziantep has been replaced with MKE’s indigenous barrel.
USAF Revisits Air-to-Air Use of the APKWS II Guided Rockets
USAF F-16 fighter jets have started using AGR-20 APKWS II laser-guided rockets against Houthi UAVs to pull down engagement costs and deepen the magazines.
