ERAM Cruise Missile: Rumors and Real Successes
Development of the advanced cruise missile, ERAM, continues in the United States. This project has achieved some success, but it appears to be far from complete.
In the case of North Korea, the nuclear genie will never return to the bottle.
In American public discourse, North Korea is considered the most feared possessor of nuclear weapons and missiles capable of delivering these weapons on a ballistic trajectory toward the United States...
Chinese YJ-18C cruise missile
China recently unveiled a new YJ-18C cruise missile. This missile differs from other YJ-18 missiles in several distinctive features and appears to have improved combat capabilities.
Indian coastal missile system with hypersonic warhead LR-AShM
India unveiled its advanced coastal missile system, the LR-AShM, for the first time at a parade. It is intended to be used to engage potential enemy ships threatening maritime...
Turkish Roketsan Çakır inter-service cruise missile
Turkish company Roketsan offers its customers the Çakır cruise missile. This product boasts high performance and can be used on a variety of launch platforms.
Rocket Riddles and Rocket Puzzles
What's behind the reports of old and new missile weapons being used in Ukraine?
Project Nightfall: Britain is trying to create a public-private broadcasting system
The UK plans to develop its own tactical missile system. The Nightfall missile system is intended for adoption by the UK military and for supply to friendly foreign countries.
Ruta Block 2 cruise missile for Ukraine
The European company Destinus Group has developed a new cruise missile, the Ruta Block 2. It is reported that this product will soon enter serial production and be supplied to Ukraine.
Hyunmoo-5 "monster rocket" from South Korea
South Korea has developed and fielded the Hyunmu-5 missile system. This unique missile system, with its unique tactical and technical characteristics, will form the foundation of its strategic deterrent system.
Lockheed Martin's JAGM rocket undergoes testing
Lockheed Martin continues testing its advanced AGM-179 JAGM guided missile. The missile recently demonstrated compatibility with the new JQL launcher.
The rise in production of solid rocket motors for missiles has led to a supply chain crisis.
To increase ammunition stockpiles, the US military needs more solid-fuel rocket motors. However, as company executives told Breaking Defense, problems...
Deployment and use of hypersonic missile systems in different countries
Hypersonic missile systems of various types have already entered service with several countries. Some of these systems have already been used in real-world operations and demonstrated their combat capabilities.
Strategic Missile Forces – 66 years
By a decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR on December 17, 1959, a new branch of the armed forces was created from the artillery of the Soviet Army – the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN)...
Beyond Reason: The European Union is Preparing for War with Russia
EU leaders are openly calling on NATO countries to prepare for war with Russia, which will "definitely attack" Europe after the end of the Central Military District. Under this rhetoric, the West has begun rearming its armed forces with new...
The hypersonic Dark Eagle can hit Moscow from London and Tehran from Qatar.
The US Army is preparing for the mass deployment of the advanced Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system. As this unfolds, its key characteristics and overall potential are becoming known.
Nuclear Notebook: The Changing Nuclear Landscape in Europe
Currently, nine countries in Europe operate nuclear forces: Belarus, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The latter announced...
Stratus cruise missiles on the eve of testing
MBDA Systems, on behalf of several countries, continues to develop two advanced Stratus cruise missiles. They are expected to enter service within the next few years.
Hypersonic from the Newcomers: the Yukongji-1000 Missile System
China has unveiled another hypersonic missile system. The Yukongji-1000 is interesting in its origins—it was developed and built by a private company.
Nuclear rocket engine – the path to the heart of the Burevestnik
The idea of a nuclear engine originated in the early 40s at Los Alamos, but reached its peak in modern Russia with the Burevestnik intercontinental cruise missile. The apparent...
The Belarusian-Emirati project of the E-System Solutions LCCM Mk 2 missile system
The Belarusian-Emirati company E-System Solutions recently unveiled the advanced LCCM Mk 2 missile system. Its munitions are claimed to be capable of engaging various targets at ranges of hundreds of...
A clear and present threat: the renewal of the United States nuclear triad
The buildup of the American military's strike potential not only threatens to disrupt global nuclear parity but also increases the likelihood of a disarming first strike against Russia. To offset this crisis...
We saw your ATACMS
The Americans have lifted the range restrictions on their missiles supplied to Ukraine... So what?
France modernizes submarine-launched nuclear missile
On October 28, 2025, the French Ministry of Defense unveiled a modernized version of its M51-3 submarine-launched strategic ballistic missile in a press release. The press release also...
French nuclear missile ASMPA-R
France continues to deploy a modernized nuclear-capable air-launched missile. These weapons were previously deployed by the Air Force, and now they will be available for use by the naval...