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May- 2026 -

5 May

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.

4 May

Arms

A French F-2 Rafale flies over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 8, 2016. OIR is the coalition intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

Rojoef Manuel

France Steps Up Missile Output After Middle East Ops Drain Stockpiles

France is accelerating missile production after operations in the Middle East exposed shortages in its ammunition stockpiles.

Apr- 2026 -

27 April

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A Missile in All Directions: UK Makes Air Defense More Flexible With ‘Raven 5’

The UK’s homegrown Raven air defense system has just been reborn, with its new version now built to fire advanced short-range air-to-air missiles in all directions.

24 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris Missile Unit Secures $1B Pentagon Investment Ahead of Public Listing

The US Department of Defense has completed a $1-billion investment to expand L3Harris Technologies’ Missile Solutions segment, boosting production of key missile components and preparing the firm for a stock market debut later this year.

24 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

LIG D&A Inks First Haegung Naval Missile Export Deal With Malaysia

LIG Defense & Aerospace has signed a $94-million contract to export its Haegung ship-launched surface-to-air missile to Malaysia, marking the system’s first overseas sale.

16 April

Arms

The first Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles are test fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. *** Local Caption *** The first Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles are test fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia on 9 April, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the development of Australias defence industrial base.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Tests First Locally-Made GMLRS Missiles

Australia has tested its first domestically-built Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles at a live-fire demonstration at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia.

14 April

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea’s Kim Oversees Navy Cruise Missile Test: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw new tests of cruise and anti-warship missiles launched from a naval destroyer, state media reported.

14 April

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US ‘Golden Shield’ Takes Form in First Exercise With Micro-Missile Interceptors

The US’ “Golden Shield” concept is beginning to take shape through its first live exercise with micro-missile interceptors for counter-drone defense.

10 April

Americas

Captured at launch in Mojave, California, this early test vehicle flight was conducted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Dillon Pierce as part of his doctoral dissertation research to validate core autopilot controller functionality and demonstrate the rapid, iterative development approach later reflected in the Naval Postgraduate School, Office of Naval Research sponsored Tactical Missile Innovation Challenge. (Courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Anduril Wins US Navy Prize for Accelerated Missile Development

The US Naval Postgraduate School and the Office of Naval Research have awarded Anduril Industries the Tactical Missile Innovation Prize, recognizing its approach to accelerating tactical missile development.

6 April

Air

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Spotswood, right, Tech Sgt. Zachary Warners, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Ambrose Kun, all 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems craftsmen, carry a missile in preparation to load an F-22 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2022. These Airmen were a part of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, demonstrating their capability to load, troubleshoot and repair aircraft armament systems, while under threat of simulated chemical warfare and attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Rojoef Manuel

NY Firm Unveils Systems to Mitigate Toxic Fallout From Missile Interceptions

New York-based Ducon Technologies has introduced a new line of solutions aimed at reducing environmental and health risks from high-altitude missile interceptions.

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