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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

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

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

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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

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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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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