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DRDO conducts rapid salvo of two indigenous Pralay quasi‑ballistic missiles off Odisha coast

On 31 December 2025 the Defence Research and Development Organisation executed a rapid salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay quasi‑ballistic missiles from the same launcher off the Odisha coast. User‑evaluation trials reported both missiles met intended trajectories, validating salvo firing, precision and operational readiness.

2025-12-31T03:24:15.345317-08:00

Shephard Media

UAS-delivered munitions poised to expand modular anti‑armor roles

2025-12-31T01:42:50.097258-08:00

Reuters

Belarus places Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic system on combat duty, Lukashenko confirms

2025-12-30T00:35:22.996935-08:00

ANI News Agency

DRDO’s Pinaka LRGR-120 completes maiden flight to 120 km as DAC clears induction

2025-12-30T05:24:53.851838-08:00

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DRDO conducts rapid salvo of two indigenous Pralay quasi‑ballistic missiles off Odisha coast On 31 December 2025 the Defence Research and Development Organisation executed a rapid salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay quasi‑ballistic missiles from the same launcher off the Odisha coast. User‑evaluation trials reported both missiles met intended trajectories, validating salvo firing, precision and operational readiness.

2025-12-31T03:24:15.345317-08:00

DRDO conducts rapid salvo of two indigenous Pralay quasi‑ballistic missiles off Odisha coast

Shephard Media

UAS-delivered munitions poised to expand modular anti‑armor roles Top-attack strikes have proven effective against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine. A new family of UAS-delivered dedicated munitions is being developed to press that advantage, creating modular, lower-cost strike packages that enable small and medium UAS to perform precision anti‑armor missions and tailored battlefield roles.

2025-12-31T01:42:50.097258-08:00

UAS-delivered munitions poised to expand modular anti‑armor roles

ANI News Agency

DRDO’s Pinaka LRGR-120 completes maiden flight to 120 km as DAC clears induction India’s DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at Chandipur, achieving its full 120 km range with reported “textbook precision.” The trial demonstrated in‑flight manoeuvre capability and compatibility with existing Pinaka launchers, and coincided with Defence Acquisition Council clearance to speed induction.

2025-12-30T05:24:53.851838-08:00

DRDO’s Pinaka LRGR-120 completes maiden flight to 120 km as DAC clears induction

Reuters

Belarus places Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic system on combat duty, Lukashenko confirms Belarus has placed Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile system on combat duty, President Alexander Lukashenko said, and released video showing the system deployed on Belarusian territory. The transfer extends Moscow’s forward strike posture in Europe and marks a clear escalation in regional missile deployments.

2025-12-30T00:35:22.996935-08:00

Belarus places Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic system on combat duty, Lukashenko confirms

Reuters

Kim Jong Un calls new multiple rocket launcher the "mainstay" of North Korea's modernised long‑range artillery North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a munitions factory producing a new multiple rocket launcher system, state KCNA reported. He declared the launcher will be the mainstay of the country's modernised long‑range artillery, intended for fast precision strikes and strategic attacks.

2025-12-29T17:51:45.548011-08:00

Kim Jong Un calls new multiple rocket launcher the "mainstay" of North Korea's modernised long‑range artillery

defenceconnect.com.au

Northrop completes separation test of stand-in attack weapon from USAF F‑16 Northrop Grumman said it completed separation testing of its stand-in attack weapon from a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, validating the munition’s carriage and release characteristics. The test is a key technical step toward flight qualification and integration with manned fighter platforms.

2025-12-29T12:09:19.473010-08:00

Northrop completes separation test of stand-in attack weapon from USAF F‑16

The War Zone

China conducts first sea launch of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from Type 055 destroyer The PLA Navy says its YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile has completed a "finalization test" and was live-fired from a Type 055 destroyer in the first public sea launch. Reports and imagery describe a cold launch and near-vertical waverider profile from the roughly 10,000‑ton warship.

2025-12-29T11:49:25.479824-08:00

China conducts first sea launch of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from Type 055 destroyer

Aviation Week

India approves wide-ranging purchases of missiles, drones and counter‑drone systems The Indian government has approved procurement of a wide-ranging set of missiles, drones and counter‑drone systems — sourced from both domestic suppliers and foreign vendors — marking a significant near‑term expansion of New Delhi’s air‑defence and strike inventories as part of ongoing military modernisation.

2025-12-29T03:04:09.085017-08:00

India approves wide-ranging purchases of missiles, drones and counter‑drone systems

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DRDO conducts rapid salvo of two indigenous Pralay quasi‑ballistic missiles off Odisha coast

UAS-delivered munitions poised to expand modular anti‑armor roles

Belarus places Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic system on combat duty, Lukashenko confirms

DRDO’s Pinaka LRGR-120 completes maiden flight to 120 km as DAC clears induction

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