missiles

May- 2025 -

24 May

Kyiv on Alert for Combined Drone and Missile Strike: Mayor

Kyiv was on alert early Saturday for a Russian drone and missile attack, the Ukrainian capital's mayor Vitali Klitschko said, after AFP journalists heard explosions.

21 May

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Denmark to Boost Frigate Air Defense With Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles

Denmark is set to acquire additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles (ESSM) Block 2 and support equipment for its Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.

20 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

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.

19 May

Arms

On the 15th of May 2025 HMS Dragon took part in a Sea viper Live firing against a supersonic sea skimming target

Christine Casimiro

British Sea Viper Destroys Advanced Supersonic Target for First Time

In a first, the Royal Navy has successfully test-fired a modified missile against a supersonic target with complex flight patterns, validating its ability to adapt to evolving challenges.

16 May

Arms

South Korean Army K9 self-propelled howitzers fire rounds

Joe Saballa

S. Korea Eyes Upgrades to K9 Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, and Missiles

South Korea is working to enhance the capabilities of some of its key weapon systems amid rising demands for greater firepower.

16 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Turkey Buys More Than 100 US-Made Missiles to Boost Air Defense

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey.

15 May

Air

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Test-Fires New Land Sword II Missile for First Time

Taiwan’s military has conducted the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, marking a significant step in the island’s efforts to strengthen its air defenses.

12 May

Americas