On June 18, Iran announced that its navy had successfully test fired a new cruise missile in a military exercise designated “Ramadan Martyrs.” The test missile was launched from the northern Indian Ocean and reportedly struck a target 280 km away. Related Links: Iran Tests New Naval Missiles in Indian Ocean Exercise, Tasnim News AgencyIran...
Between April 6-June 15, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported nine Houthi missile attacks on its territory and within Yemen. CSIS data now includes 163 publicly reported intercepts of missiles fired by Houthi militants. Below is a summary of the most recent missile and drone activity. June 15 KSA intercepts a bomb-laden UAV targeting...
After five years, hundreds of long- and short-range missiles fired, and more than 160 missile-defense intercepts, it’s time to take stock.
The Missile War in Yemen is the first comprehensive review of missile and missile defense activity in the ongoing Yemen conflict.
On June 2, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced it had test fired two LORA (Long-Range Artillery) missiles. The launches took place from a ship in the Mediterranean Sea, with the missiles successfully striking separate, floating targets located 90 and 400 km away. According to one IAI executive, the trial “tested the system’s maneuvering, strike and...
On May 28, the U.S. State Department approved a potential $800 million sale of Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Kuwait. The deal comprises 84 PAC-3 MSE missiles and other related parts, training, and equipment. In addition to the sale of new interceptors, the State Department approved repairs and upgrades to...
On May 8, the U.S. State Department approved a potential $230 million sale of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles – Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) to Hungary. The deal comprises 60 AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER missiles and other related parts, training, and equipment. This follows an August 2019 approval for the sale of 180 AMRAAMs to Hungary. Related Links:...
On April 28, South Korea announced that it had completed delivery of the Cheongung (Block I) medium-range surface-to-air missile system to the ROK Air Force. Also known as the KM-SAM, the system reached initial operating capability in 2011 and was first deployed in 2015. The KM-SAM can reportedly range up to 40 km with an...
On April 21, Pakistan’s navy tested an indigenously developed antiship/land-attack cruise missile in the Northern Arabian Sea. The unidentified missile was likely a Harba cruise missile or a sea-launched variant of the Babur 1B. It appears to have been launched from an Azmat-class fast attack craft, and successfully struck a land-based target. Related Links: Impressive...
On April 21, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have successfully launched the country’s first military satellite into orbit. According to an IRGC statement, a three-stage rocket called the “Qased” carried the “Noor” satellite to an altitude of 425 km. The launch appears to have taken place at an IRGC base near Shahroud, located about...
