US Air Force Test Fires Minuteman III ICBM
On February 5, the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command test launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The missile’s mock warhead traveled about 6,760…
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US Army to Purchase Iron Dome
On February 6, the U.S. Army announced its plan to purchase several Israeli Iron Dome air defense systems to fulfill a short-term need for indirect fire defense. In an official…
Russia Tests RS-24 Yars ICBM
On February 6, Russia conducted a test launch of its RS-24 Yars ICBM at the Plesetsk spaceport in the Arkhangelsk Region. According to a Russian Defence Ministry press release, the…
Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Cruise Missile
On January 29, Russia conducted the first test launch of its nuclear-powered 9M730 Burevestnik (SSC-X-9 “SKYFALL”) cruise missile in almost a year at the Kapustin Yar missile test range, near…
US Navy Conducts Final Developmental Test of AMDR
On January 31, the U.S. Navy successfully tracked a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) target with its AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on…
Iran Displays Hoveizeh and Qased 3 Cruise Missiles
On January 31, Iran displayed its Qased 3 (“Messenger”) air-launched cruise missile at a military exhibition celebrating the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. While details of the missile’s capabilities…
Israel Signs Deal to Provide India with Barak 8 Missile Components
On January 30, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that it concluded a $93 million USD deal with India for Barak 8 missile components and maintenance services. The Barak 8 is…
US to Suspend INF Treaty Obligations
On February 1, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States will suspend its obligations under the INF Treaty, effective February 2, and will leave the Treaty…
US State Department Approves Aegis Sale to Japan
On January 29, the U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for two Aegis Weapon Systems (AWS) and related missile defense equipment, including two Multi-Mission Signal…
US Navy Confirms Tomahawk Block V Designation
On January 28, the U.S. Navy confirmed the Block V designation for the next variant of the Tomahawk cruise missile. The mid-life recertification of the Block IV Tactical Tomahawk and…