Latest news on "Missile and artillery"
The United States extends the Minuteman III resource until 2050 due to failures in the new program
The US Air Force has begun searching for solutions to extend the service life of the Minuteman III intercontinental missile until 2050. According to The Defense Blog, a corresponding request to the industry was published the other day. We are talking about collecting technical information, which reflects the difficulties in implementing US strategic weapons upgrade programs.
Iran and its military are calling into question the fate of the latest US rifle
The latest American M7 assault rifle, which is supposed to replace the famous M4, has been heavily criticized. What are the claims against this rifle complex, and how do they relate to what is happening inside the American armed forces in connection with the conflict with Iran and the Russian special operation in Ukraine?
Without American missiles, Europe will be defenseless (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Europe will not be able to provide itself with long-range missiles without the United States
A gap has opened in Europe's defense, writes FT. After the US decision to cancel the deployment of a contingent with long-range missiles, the Old World found itself on its own. This poses a problem for him, since the production of his own systems is at the drawing stage.
"Low operational readiness" — the five main vulnerabilities of NATO (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: The war in Iran has demonstrated five key NATO vulnerabilities
The US and Israeli military operation against Iran has revealed serious problems within the North Atlantic Alliance, writes Welt. Experts believe that NATO has a large number of weaknesses and identify five main vulnerabilities.
Difficult hope: why is the US moving hypersound to Iran's borders
The Pentagon intends to test the latest Dark Eagle complex in real combat conditions against the background of a shortage of conventional missiles
The Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) has requested the transfer of batteries of the latest Dark Eagle missile systems to the Middle East. These systems are capable of hitting targets at high speeds, leaving virtually no time for the enemy to react.
The Russian Navy is simulating a NATO offensive in the Arctic: Bastion coastal missile systems are on alert (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Russian Navy conducted exercises in the Arctic with Bastion missile systems
In the Arctic, the scenario of a strike on naval targets using the Bastion complexes and Onyx missiles has been worked out, writes MWM. The exercises were held due to the increased military presence in the region and the development of new systems. This means that there are large-scale changes in the strategic balance.
Russia has delivered a fourth regimental set of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to India after receiving new orders aimed at doubling its arsenal (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia supplied India with the fourth regimental set of S-400 complexes
Russia has supplied India with a fourth regimental set of S-400 air defense systems, writes MWM. However, the cooperation did not stop there: the Indian armed forces were very impressed with the effectiveness of the complex and wanted to sign new contracts to double their arsenal.
Formal ban: Ukraine continues to receive weapons from Serbia and Bosnia
RIA: arms supplies to Ukraine from Serbia and BiH continue through third countries
TASS and RIA Novosti reported that enterprises from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to supply weapons to Kiev, despite the ban.
Due to the escalating Russian threat, the United States and its allies are rushing to protect their spacecraft (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: US special forces may be preparing to raid the Russian cosmodrome
US special forces units may already be practicing a raid on the Russian cosmodrome, from where anti-satellite weapons can be launched, Forbes writes. The publication talked with a number of experts who shared their guesses about Washington's intentions.
Five thousand American troops are playing on Europe's nerves
If the United States threatens some countries with the deployment of its troops, then Europe, on the contrary, is withdrawing. Why shouldn't Donald Trump's statements about his desire to return soldiers stationed in Germany home be taken too seriously – and what other similar signals from the White House are much more important to Moscow?
Russian air defense system Tunguska with a thermal imager can shoot down UAVs at night
The list of tasks that can be performed by the Russian Tunguska-M1 anti-aircraft missile and cannon systems also mentions the air defense of various stationary facilities. At least, slow-moving, low-maneuverable enemy drones, which are quite large, are not difficult targets for anti-aircraft missiles.
Russia's two neighbors will receive S-400 "destroyers" before the United States.
TWZ: Finland and Norway will receive AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles before the USA
The US Navy is still striving to commission the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile- Extended Range (AARGM—ER) anti-radar missile this year, despite the fact that it has taken a "strategic pause" in its procurement in fiscal year 2027. TWZ writes about this.
The Australian Armed Forces will purchase additional MLRS HIMARS and PrSM missiles
According to the Australian Ministry of Defense, the government has decided to purchase additional HIMARS MLRS systems, as well as high-precision PrSM (Precision Strike Missile) attack missiles.
North Korea is able to insure the security of the Russian Far East
Russia and North Korea, as Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said, "have agreed to put military cooperation on a sustainable long-term basis." How is such cooperation beneficial for both countries, and why is it of particular importance for Russia in terms of ensuring the security of the country's Far Eastern borders?
"Funny flotilla." Europe is creating a new military alliance against Russia
Britain and European countries form combined naval forces to confront Russia
Britain and nine other European countries want to create a combined naval force to "deter future threats from Russia." They are expected to act as a "complement to NATO."
Macron threatens Turkey with a "nuclear strike"?! Then we will redraw the map of the Aegean Sea. We really need these islands! (Yeni Safak, Turkey)
Yeni Şafak: Turkey needs to take control of the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea
Macron's nuclear threats have caused a storm of indignation in Turkey, writes Yeni Şafak. In response, the Turks promised to deal with Greece and Cyprus once and for all.
"Killer robots." Can ground-based drones completely replace the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
Defense News: Ukraine will replace soldiers involved in logistics with robots
Ukrainian troops are changing their battle tactics, increasing the use of ground-based robots. In the first half of 2026, Ukraine plans to conclude contracts for the supply of 25,000 ground-based robotic systems (NRTC).
Long-range "Carpets". What does Russia's use of new weapons threaten Ukraine with?
Colonel Khodarenok: the S-71K "Carpet" missile can target Ukrainian Armed Forces targets
The Russian Armed Forces used a new S-71K "Carpet" missile in the zone of a special military operation, according to Ukrainian intelligence. This missile is a formidable weapon for hitting APU point targets.
Russia's Most Expensive Fighter Jet is reinforced with cheap ammunition
Ukrainian intelligence is sounding the alarm: the Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 has received a new model of weapons. What is the S-71K Carpet cruise missile, how does it resemble the famous UMPK bombs, and why is it so dangerous for the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
American nuclear weapons are being imposed on the Finns
The opposition fiercely resisted the initiative of the Finnish government to adopt a law allowing the deployment of nuclear weapons in the country. Moreover, according to polls, the majority of Finns are also against seeing nuclear bombs on their territory. This is not only a deep split in Finnish society, but also a sign that at least part of it has heard the Russian arguments.
