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Jul- 2026 -

1 July

Arms

US Approves Expanded Hellfire Missile Sale to Singapore

The US State Department has cleared a $22.3-million foreign military sale of AGM-114R Hellfire supersonic missiles to the Singapore Air Force, expanding the country's existing order of the precision weapons.

Jun- 2026 -

23 June

Arms

Ruta cruise missile displayed in flight configuration, showing a sleek airframe with fixed wings and rear-mounted propulsion, designed for long-range precision strike missions.

Rojoef Manuel

Destinus Produces 1,000th Engine for Cruise Missiles

Dutch defense firm Destinus has completed its 1,000th T150 turbojet engine, marking a key breakthrough in scaling cruise missile propulsion assembly in Europe.

15 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Sets 2,000-Km Strike Goal in New Military Roadmap

Ukraine has approved a new military development plan that aims to field homegrown warheads capable of striking targets up to 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) away.

10 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 load a 2.75-inch rocket configured with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II, a hydra 70 rocket motor and M282 High Explosive Incendiary Multipurpose Penetrator Warhead onto an AH-1Z Viper during a APKWS loading and flight takeoff exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-18 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 29. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

iRocket Wins US Army Deal to Support Anti-Drone Weapon Production

The US Army has awarded New York-based Innovative Rocket Technologies a contract valued between $30 million and $150 million to support production of next-generation counter-unmanned aerial system weapons.

8 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan to Boost Naval Fleet’s Firepower With 1,200+ Sea Sword II Missiles

Taiwan plans to produce more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) missiles to increase the lethality of its naval fleet, as the military moves to standardize weapons across its surface combatants.

5 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground recently tested the GRIZZLY vertical launcher for use with the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM), following on previous institutional knowledge testing the launcher’s use with the Hellfire missile.

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed’s GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher Completes First Drone Kill Using JAGM

Lockheed Martin has tested its GRIZZLY containerized launcher firing a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile to intercept a Group 3 one-way attack drone, marking the first demonstration of the capability.

May- 2026 -

26 May

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

L3Harris Tests Shockwave-Based Missile Propulsion Concept

L3Harris is advancing a new generation of missile propulsion systems after validating an air-breathing engine concept in a series of landmark tests.

22 May

Arms

A Romanian MIM-23 Hawk missile is fired from Capu Midia Training Area, Romania, July 19, 2017. The exercise was part of Tobruq Legacy, an air defense exercise where the U.S. and its NATO Allies and partners came together to enhance air defense in Eastern Europe by training together and sharing techniques and strategies. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Vidro)

Rojoef Manuel

US Approves FrankenSAM HAWK Support Package for Ukraine

The US State Department has authorized a $108.1-million support contract for Ukraine’s FrankenSAM HAWK missile systems.

21 May

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ruta’s Next Evolution: A 2,000-Km Missile Built for Deep Strikes

The Ruta missile is being reborn for the third time, with Destinus moving ahead with plans for a long-range variant capable of reaching targets up to 2,000 kilometers away.

5 May

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Interceptors for Operation Epic Fury

Raytheon has signed a $441.6-million contract to provide Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical missiles in support of Operation Epic Fury, Washington’s ongoing military campaign against Iran.

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