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A US missile-defense system, hailed as the world's best, is headed to Israel to counter Iran
The THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, could help Israel bolster its air defense…
Tom Porter
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The Houthis probed Israeli defenses with a ballistic missile, and Iran is likely taking notes
The first Houthi ballistic missile to reach Israel was not hypersonic. But Israel's air defense res…
Paul Iddon
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Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system almost didn't get built
Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system almost didn't get built because some IDF brass feared it …
Michael Peck
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A new anti-missile laser downed 100% of its targets while fighting multiple threats at once, UK defense officials say
Officials said the new laser for its aircraft faced off against multiple heat-seeking missiles laun…
Matthew Loh
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Missile Man of India: How powerful were the missiles developed by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam?
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam significantly advanced India's defense capabilities by helping developing key mi…
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Drone-hunting helicopters are bolstering Israel and Ukraine's stretched air defenses
Attack helicopters armed with cannons are finding new missions countering drones in Israel and Ukra…
Paul Iddon
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Elon Musk is looking for trillions in government waste, and defense is a massive potential target
Defense is the largest area of discretionary spending in the federal budget, and Elon Musk has been…
Jake Epstein,Grace Kay
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Russia's defense sector is running on overdrive — but firms are warning of bankruptcy
Russia has almost tripled defense spending for the Ukraine war, but rising inflation and interest r…
Thibault Spirlet
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The death of an F-16 pilot running missile defense shows how dangerous even the lower-risk missions are in Ukraine
Ukraine used its new F-16s in combat for the first time last week to shoot down Russian missiles du…
Jake Epstein
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Iran's big gamble on ballistic missiles is being tested like never before
Iran has focused on building offensive ballistic missiles while its air defenses have lapsed, leavi…
Paul Iddon
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Russia's new Iranian missiles could make the front lines in Ukraine far more dangerous
Iran has given Russia short-range ballistic missiles, the US said. These weapons give Russia more f…
Sinéad Baker
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A defense startup says it can fix America's ammo problem with China using a new low-cost cruise missile
Anduril said its new Barracuda cruise missile is cheap and can be changed quickly to fit more missi…
Matthew Loh
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Strike on Iran shows Israeli Air Force's embrace of ballistic missiles
Israel's weapon of choice in its attack on Iran was air-lanched ballistic missiles, which struck ta…
Paul Iddon
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Russia launched 'massive' overnight attack on Ukraine, firing around 120 missiles and 90 drones, Kyiv says
Ukraine's air force said Russia used Kalibr cruise missiles, Kinzhal ballistic missiles, and a Zirc…
Mikhaila Friel
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Ukraine's strike on a Russian missile depot last week destroyed enough ammo to impact attacks for two to three months, an Estonian commander said
Ukraine struck a missile storage facility in Russia's Tver region last week, destroying enough ammo…
Thibault Spirlet
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US Marines just added a new long-range missile to their arsenal that will keep their fighter jets out of reach of enemy air defenses during strikes
The AGM-158A joint air-to-surface missile can strike targets "well beyond the reach of enemy air de…
Chris Panella
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Israel's interceptor missiles are under pressure as threats loom larger
Israel's interceptor missiles stocks are running low, according to an FT report, but one security e…
Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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North Korea is hoping bigger is better with its new intercontinental ballistic missile. Experts are skeptical.
North Korean state media called the country's new "Hwasongpho-19" ICBM the "world's most powerful s…
Rebecca Rommen
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Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat
Iran's failed attacks on Israel show that ballistic missiles aren't wonder weapons that can win war…
Michael Peck
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US to send more troops and an advanced anti-missile system to Israel
The United States is sending troops and an anti-missile defense system to Israel in response to gro…