Sentinel advances despite cost crisis and reset timeline
Washington pushes its next-generation ICBM forward under a revised plan, as cost overruns, delays and structural risks continue to reshape the programme.
Weapon / Missile News
PN MİLGEM Fires the P282 SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile
A PN MİLGEM (Babur-class) corvette test-fired the P282 SMASH anti-ship ballistic missile, marking the first known firing from Pakistan’s new corvette.
Türkiye moves toward explosive independence with $1.5bn push
MKE invests $1.5bn for explosive infrastructure to eliminate foreign dependency in explosive raw materials by establishing an energetics production chain.
Ukrainian Defence Industry Steps Into Air Defence Missiles
During Ukraine’s Defence Industry Workers’ Day , two indigenous air defence missiles, possibly for short and medium ranges, were shown among other systems.
Kalashnikov Tests Krona Short-Range Air Defence System
Kalashnikov Concern announced the start of tests for its Krona air defence system mounted on existing BTR-82 8x8 armoured vehicles with two missile options.
Kongsberg Shows CROWS RCWS with APWKS on Ukrainian Vehicle
During a visit from the Polish MoD, Kongsberg displayed its CROWS RCWS on a Ukrainian Inguar 4x4 armoured vehicle, fitted with APKWS laser-guided rockets.
Destinus and Rheinmetall Form a JV for Missile Development
Netherlands-based Destinus and Germany’s Rheinmetall have launched a new JV, named Destinus Strike Systems, to develop and produce various missiles jointly.
Russia Improvises Surface-Launched R-77-1 Missiles
A new air defence missile launcher using the R-77-1 BVRAAMs mounted on a ZiL truck, reflecting the Western NASAMS in principle, was spotted in Russia.
Ukraine Deploys Sky Sentinel Static RCWS Against UAVs
Ukraine has begun deploying the Sky Sentinel RCWS using optics and a heavy machine gun with automated target acquisition in a static configuration against UAVs.
US Army Tests Perseus Defense’s Harpe C-UAS Missile
A photo from the test of US-based startup Perseus Defense’s Harpe C-UAS missile by the 1st Cavalry Division emerged on the US DoW’s online gallery, DVIDS.
Finland orders 112 additional K9 howitzers from Hanwha
Finland has signed a follow-on contract with Hanwha Aerospace for the procurement of 112 K9 howitzers in a deal valued at approximately EUR 546 million.
ROKETSAN Unveils Large-Sized Ballistic Missile with Launcher
At the ceremony for the opening of the new facilities to expand the production and R&D capacity, ROKETSAN unveiled a large-sized ballistic missile on a trailer.
Russia Tests UGV with Bagulnik-82 Autoloading Mortar Turret
Russian military channels shared a video of a UGV for fire support, fitted with a Bagulnik-82 82 mm mortar with a robotic arm for automated reloading.
The US Army Gets Its Hands on First SIG Sauer XM8 Carbines
The US Army has received its first batch of XM8 carbine, a new variant of the M7 6.8x51 mm battle rifle, as a lighter and more close-range-oriented variant.
