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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.

Apr- 2026 -

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.

Mar- 2026 -

6 March

Air

Bea Castañeda

Guide to the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM): A New Era in Long‑Range Fires

This guide examines how the PrSM upgrades army capabilities, extends strike distance, and strengthens long-range precision fires against high-value targets.

Feb- 2026 -

23 February

Americas

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery, Long Range Fires Battalion, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, demonstrate the capabilities of one of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon Transporter Erector Launchers participating in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 2, 2024. Through the use of designated airspace, BE 24-3 provides Airmen, allies and partners a flexible, combat-representative, multidimensional battlespace to conduct testing, tactics development, and advanced training in support of U.S. national interests. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. David Kim)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Deletes New Dark Eagle Hypersonic Weapon Photos as Fielding Nears

The US Army briefly published and then removed new official images of its Dark Eagle Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, offering rare updated views of the system as it nears operational fielding.

13 February

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia to Receive Naval Strike Missiles in March as Navy Replaces Exocets

Malaysia will receive Norway’s Naval Strike Missile in March as part of a phased acquisition to replace the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 29-year-old Exocet MM40 Block 2 stock.

Feb- 2025 -

18 February

Americas

American Soldiers launch a Precision Strike Missile during a Limited User Test in December 2024.

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Precision Strike Missile Aces Flight Test

In another production qualification trial, the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has completed a flight test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

11 February

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Israeli Navy Test-Fires ‘World’s Most Advanced’ Naval Strike Missile System

The Israeli Navy has conducted a successful operational test launch of its Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile, described by Israeli officials as the “world’s most advanced” naval strike system.

Nov- 2024 -

20 November

Air

Joe Saballa

Lockheed’s Precision Strike Missile Performs Double Salvo in Recent Trial

Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated a double launch of its advanced Precision Strike Missile during a recent production qualification flight test.

Oct- 2024 -

2 October

Air

Christine Casimiro

South Korea Flexes ‘Monster Missile’ in Military Parade, Warns North Korea

South Korea presented its Hyunmoo-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile to the public for the first time at its 76th Annual Armed Forces Day parade held in Seoul.

Aug- 2024 -

20 August

Air