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Russia deploys Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in mass Kyiv attack, third wartime use

Russia carried out a large-scale drone-and-missile assault on Kyiv on May 24, using the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile for the third time in the war. Ukrainian officials said the attack killed at least two people, injured 83, and damaged buildings across the capital.

2026-05-24T18:28:09.644253-07:00

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Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones

2026-05-23T17:13:29.606158-07:00

Reuters

Russia prepares Ukraine strike with hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’, as Zelenskiy claims the missile is impossible to intercept

2026-05-23T10:25:16.507813-07:00

Reuters

Lockheed breaks ground on THAAD munitions production center in Troy, Alabama

2026-05-21T14:24:14.316151-07:00

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Associated Press

Russia deploys Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in mass Kyiv attack, third wartime use Russia carried out a large-scale drone-and-missile assault on Kyiv on May 24, using the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile for the third time in the war. Ukrainian officials said the attack killed at least two people, injured 83, and damaged buildings across the capital.

2026-05-24T18:28:09.644253-07:00

Russia deploys Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in mass Kyiv attack, third wartime use

Reuters

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones Ukrainian officials and state media report a large overnight strike on Kyiv involving an Oreshnik missile, alongside Iskander, Kinzhal, and Zircon missile types, as well as drones. Kyiv’s mayoral office said four people were killed and more than 80 wounded, characterizing it as one of the city’s biggest attacks.

2026-05-23T17:13:29.606158-07:00

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones

Reuters

Russia prepares Ukraine strike with hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’, as Zelenskiy claims the missile is impossible to intercept Russia is preparing a strike on Ukraine using the hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’ missile, according to Vladimir Putin’s claims. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the weapon is impossible to intercept, raising stakes for the effectiveness of existing missile-defense layers.

2026-05-23T10:25:16.507813-07:00

Russia prepares Ukraine strike with hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’, as Zelenskiy claims the missile is impossible to intercept

Reuters

Ukraine says Starlink stripping plus mid-range strikes drove Russian losses—and Kyiv wants “200 losses per square kilometer” pri Ukraine’s defense chief said efforts to strip Russia of Starlink access, combined with mid-range strike campaigns, have contributed to “high losses” on the battlefield. Kyiv is framing the conflict’s cost in territorial terms, seeking compensation of at least 200 losses for every square kilometer Russia takes.

2026-05-23T10:25:16.507813-07:00

Ukraine says Starlink stripping plus mid-range strikes drove Russian losses—and Kyiv wants “200 losses per square kilometer” pri

Breaking Defense

IAI’s Diamond naval disaggregated offering pairs ship-dispersed drones and missiles with networked “mother ship” control IAI is pitching a new Diamond naval defense concept that disperses defensive systems across smaller satellite vessels and connects them to a mother ship in a disaggregated operating model. The approach is designed to flexibly combine drones and missile capabilities for small-ship users.

2026-05-22T09:54:05.718322-07:00

IAI’s Diamond naval disaggregated offering pairs ship-dispersed drones and missiles with networked “mother ship” control

Reuters

Lockheed breaks ground on THAAD munitions production center in Troy, Alabama Lockheed Martin broke ground on an 87,000-square-foot Munitions Production Center in Troy, Alabama, aimed at accelerating THAAD interceptor production for the U.S. and allied customers. The company said the site is part of a broader $9B-plus investment through 2030 across more than 20 U.S. facilities, with plans to double capacity and add jobs.

2026-05-21T14:24:14.316151-07:00

Lockheed breaks ground on THAAD munitions production center in Troy, Alabama

AeroTime

Stratolaunch and Missile Defense Agency complete March hypersonic test with reusable Talon-A3, launched from an operational ex-V Stratolaunch says it flew a March hypersonic test for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency using its reusable Talon-A3 vehicle, launched from the company’s carrier aircraft (Spirit of Mojave) configured for the mission. The sortie—now disclosed—aims to mature new hypersonic technologies via continued reuse and flight validation.

2026-05-21T12:39:25.249024-07:00

Stratolaunch and Missile Defense Agency complete March hypersonic test with reusable Talon-A3, launched from an operational ex-V

Breaking Defense

Netherlands seeks more JASSM for F-35 after 2024 LOA; flags ASW frigate delivery delay The Netherlands is opening talks to acquire additional JASSM deep-strike capability for its F-35 force, following a 2024 Letter of Offer and Acceptance between The Hague and Washington. Separately, it disclosed a delay in delivery of an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigate, underscoring shifting timelines across air and maritime procurement.

2026-05-21T06:23:58.776629-07:00

Netherlands seeks more JASSM for F-35 after 2024 LOA; flags ASW frigate delivery delay

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Russia deploys Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in mass Kyiv attack, third wartime use

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones

Russia prepares Ukraine strike with hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’, as Zelenskiy claims the missile is impossible to intercept

Lockheed breaks ground on THAAD munitions production center in Troy, Alabama

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