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Germany is planning a satellite-based missile-detection system to reduce its reliance on the United States for defense and intelligence, signaling a push toward greater strategic autonomy.
Russia has deployed the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile on 'combat duty' in Belarus, signaling increased military activity in the region amidst other geopolitical tensions.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump are set to discuss Iran's renewed missile and nuclear activities following satellite images showing reconstruction at key missile sites, with both leaders warning of decisive action if Iran restores its nuclear program.
Poland confirmed that a Polish missile, likely an AIM-120 AMRAAM fired during an air defense operation against Russian drones, caused damage to a house in Wyryki-Wola, amid ongoing tensions and political disputes over the incident and NATO's response.
A Russian Iskander missile that hit Ukraine's government building contained over 30 foreign-made components, highlighting ongoing Western technology presence in Russian weapons despite sanctions, with Ukraine sharing findings with international partners for further action.
A missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by Israeli air defenses after triggering sirens across Jerusalem and surrounding areas, causing disruptions but no injuries or damage.
Yemen's Houthis are under investigation for possibly using Iranian-style cluster munitions in a missile attack on Israel, with evidence suggesting the missile broke apart midair and claims of responsibility from the Houthis for firing a hypersonic missile that caused property damage near Lod. The incident raises concerns about the use of advanced weaponry and regional tensions.
A missile launched from Yemen toward Israel triggered sirens across multiple regions, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, leading to air travel disruptions and successful interception by air defense systems.
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, leading to sirens and flight delays across central Israel. The Houthis, supporting Gaza, have increased attacks and protests, despite Israel's military responses, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
Iran's IRGC announced the use of the Sejil missile in its 12th wave of strikes on Israel, marking the first direct confrontation with this missile, which has a range of about 2,000 km and can carry nuclear warheads, indicating a shift in Tehran's military strategy.
Israel's military accused Iran of launching a missile armed with cluster munitions into Israel, marking the first use of such weapons in the current conflict. Evidence suggests the missile contained submunitions, which are controversial and banned by over 100 countries, though not by Iran or Israel. The attack caused no fatalities but resulted in unexploded bomblets scattered across the area, raising concerns about civilian safety. The incident highlights ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran amid a broader regional conflict.
Iran launched a missile containing cluster submunitions at Israel, marking the first use of such weapons in the current conflict, with the aim of increasing civilian casualties; Israel condemned the attack, highlighting the dangers of unexploded ordnance and the controversial nature of cluster bombs, which are not banned by Iran or Israel.
Mikhail Shatsky, a key Russian missile expert involved in the development of cruise missiles used against Ukraine, was reportedly assassinated near his home in a Moscow park. Shatsky, who worked at the Mars Design Bureau, was responsible for modernizing the Kh-59 and Kh-69 missiles. Ukrainian media and sources suggest that Ukraine's military intelligence agency GUR may have been behind the killing, viewing those involved in Russia's military efforts as legitimate targets. The incident occurs amid ongoing missile attacks by Russia on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
The Kremlin orchestrated a propaganda campaign around the Oreshnik experimental ballistic missile strike on Ukraine, aiming to reignite fear in Western capitals as nuclear threats lose their impact. The operation involved Russian military, intelligence, and PR experts, and was designed to exaggerate Russia's military capabilities. Despite the media blitz, the Oreshnik is not ready for mass production, and the strike was more about influencing public opinion than demonstrating military prowess. The campaign highlights Russia's limited options for escalation compared to the West.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to target key decision-making centers in Kyiv with the "Oreshnik" hypersonic ballistic missile, which he claims has no global equivalent. This announcement comes amid ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine, including the recent deployment of the "Oreshnik" missile system to Dnipro. Despite its destructive capabilities, Putin emphasized that the missile does not use nuclear warheads, thus avoiding radioactive fallout. The escalation follows increased Russian attacks and Ukraine's use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles on Russian targets.