Brazilian MoD Unveils 127 mm Ramjet Artillery Munition
Brazilian MoD listed a ramjet-powered 127 mm artillery munition capable of high supersonic speeds, possibly for use on the Astros II MLRS with extended range.
Weapon / Missile News
Lockheed Martin Test Fires GRIZZLY Hellfire Launcher
Lockheed Martin unveiled the GRIZZLY containerised launcher for AGM-114 Hellfire and possibly AGM-179 JAGM missiles, stating that it completed firing tests.
ROKETSAN Continues the Low-Cost L-OMTAS ATGMs’ Production
ROKETSAN stated that the production of the laser-guided L-OMTAS ATGM is ongoing, which was unveiled during SAHA EXPO 2024 as a cheaper alternative to OMTAS.
Startup Aeon tests low-cost Javelin alternative Zeus missile
US startup Aeon is testing the Zeus anti-tank missile, a low-cost alternative to the FGM-148 Javelin that uses commercial components and AI-assisted targeting.
Iran demonstrates IRBM reach in Diego Garcia attack attempt
Iran has attempted its longest-range ballistic missile attack to date, targeting the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia at a range of roughly 4,000 kilometres.
SOM-J Hits Sea Target with Live Warhead During Test
SOM-J cruise missile was tested with its penetrating HE-FRAG warhead optimised against ships and land targets in line with SOM-J’s dual-use principle.
Italy Turns to Plug & Play Minelaying Modules for New Ships
The Italian MoD is in search of a containerised minelaying system that can be used with current naval mines and integrated on the new ships’ sterns.
NATO deploys Patriot battery to Incirlik from Ramstein
NATO deploys a Patriot from Ramstein to Incirlik after Iran launched three MRBMs targeting Türkiye during retaliatory strikes against the US and Israel.
KEMANKEŞ 2 Completes First Air Launch Test from AKINCI UCAV
Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV test-fired two KEMANKEŞ 2 turbojet-powered loitering munitions, marking the first air launch test for the follow-up to the KEMANKEŞ 1.
US Army Deploys IFPC Inc 2 in ROK for Low Altitude Defence
The US Army announced the deployment of the IFPC Inc 2 short-range air defence system in the Republic of Korea during the Freedom Shield 2026 exercise.
Japan Takes Delivery of JSM Cruise Missiles for F-35 Fighters
The Japanese MoD announced the delivery of Joint Strike Missile (JSM) cruise missiles, specifically developed to fit inside F-35 internal bays, from Norway.
ASELSAN secures $166m guidance and EO system deals
ASELSAN has signed two new contracts worth $166.45 million covering guidance systems for Türkiye and electro-optic payloads for export-oriented platforms.
Tomahawks Keep War at a Distance — Until Stocks Run Out
Heavy use of Tomahawk cruise missiles raises concerns in D.C. that America’s stand-off war model could collapse if precision missile stocks begin to tighten.
GÖKDOĞAN Air-to-Air Missile Nears a Range of 100 km
Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated that GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM has neared a range of 100 km during an interview with Kanal 7.
