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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

Aviation Week

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

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

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Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF

2025-12-28T20:24:09.356531-08:00

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Russia likely deploying nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at former Belarus airbase, researchers say

2025-12-26T11:27:33.412589-08:00

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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

spacewar.com

Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF The Israel Ministry of Defense and Rafael have delivered the first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system to the Israel Defense Forces at a ceremony at Rafael’s headquarters. During trials the system intercepted rockets, mortars and UAVs and will be integrated into Israel’s air‑defence network.

2025-12-28T20:24:09.356531-08:00

Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF

The Aviationist

South Korea begins KF-21 Boramae pit‑drop trials as new air‑to‑air missile work continues South Korea has started pit‑drop trials on the KF‑21 Boramae to validate introduction of an air‑to‑ground weapons capability, while parallel development of a new air‑to‑air missile continues. The activity advances the jet’s weapons and systems integration as it moves toward service entry.

2025-12-27T12:22:36.215670-08:00

South Korea begins KF-21 Boramae pit‑drop trials as new air‑to‑air missile work continues

The Aviationist

China’s J-10C Allegedly Spotted Carrying YJ-21E Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile — First Fighter Integration Photos show a Chengdu J-10C carrying a YJ-21E anti-ship ballistic missile, a smaller YJ‑21/KD‑21 variant previously seen on H‑6K bombers — the first public evidence of fighter integration. The development widens launch options for ASBMs and could affect maritime strike deterrence.

2025-12-27T05:41:43.821820-08:00

China’s J-10C Allegedly Spotted Carrying YJ-21E Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile — First Fighter Integration

Reuters

Russia likely deploying nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at former Belarus airbase, researchers say Satellite imagery studied by two U.S. researchers indicates Moscow is likely stationing new nuclear‑capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus. The move would extend Russia’s strike reach across Europe, alter regional force posture and complicate NATO air‑defence planning.

2025-12-26T11:27:33.412589-08:00

Russia likely deploying nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at former Belarus airbase, researchers say

FlightGlobal

LIG Nex1 wins $1.19bn to develop EW suite and short‑range air‑to‑air missile for KF‑21 South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has secured two contracts worth a combined $1.19 billion to develop an integrated electronic‑warfare system for the national combat aircraft programme and to build a prototype short‑range air‑to‑air missile for the KF‑21 fighter.

2025-12-26T11:08:40.877595-08:00

LIG Nex1 wins $1.19bn to develop EW suite and short‑range air‑to‑air missile for KF‑21

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

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

Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF

Russia likely deploying nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at former Belarus airbase, researchers say

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