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Kyiv Left Vulnerable: Patriot Shortage Strikes Backlash Against Ballistic Missiles
world3 days ago

Kyiv Left Vulnerable: Patriot Shortage Strikes Backlash Against Ballistic Missiles

Ukraine warns Kyiv is defenseless against ballistic missiles after a shortage of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors, as Russia’s July 6 attack deployed 23 ballistic missiles, six Zircon missiles, 39 cruise missiles and hundreds of drones, killing at least 26 people. With Patriot stockpiles strained and some interceptors diverted to the U.S. and Gulf, Ukraine relies on limited defenses while other Western systems can’t counter ballistics and Kyiv’s domestic Freya program is still months from deployment.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#air-defense#ballistic-missiles#kyiv
Russia’s Fourth Large-Scale Strike Against Ukraine Ahead of NATO Summit
world4 days ago

Russia’s Fourth Large-Scale Strike Against Ukraine Ahead of NATO Summit

ISW reports that Russia launched its fourth large-scale missile-and-drone attack on Ukraine since June 1, overnight July 5–6, with Kyiv heavily targeted and dozens killed or wounded. Russia fired about 419 missiles and drones, including 29 ballistic missiles and 18 strike drones; Ukraine shot down 326 drones and 37 missiles, but ballistic missiles still caused major destruction in Kyiv and other locations. Ukraine lacks sufficient Patriot interceptors and urged Western air-defense support for the NATO summit, with deliveries contracted but not arriving until 2027. Separately, Ukraine conducted its deepest long-range drone strike to date against Russia’s Omsk oil refinery. ISW characterizes the strikes as part of Russia’s Phase Zero strategy to deter Western backing and test NATO resolve, as Moscow also expands operations near NATO assets and intensifies its oil-energy targeting across Ukraine and occupied territories.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#air-defense#ballistic-missiles#nato
China tests sea-based ballistic missile as NATO deepens Indo-Pacific ties
world4 days ago

China tests sea-based ballistic missile as NATO deepens Indo-Pacific ties

China publicly acknowledged a ballistic missile launch from a nuclear-powered Type 094 Jin-class submarine during its annual training, with a dummy warhead landing in a designated area of the Pacific. The test underscores Beijing’s growing sea-based nuclear capability and survivability, drawing concern from Australia, Japan and New Zealand as NATO allies expand Indo-Pacific security ties ahead of a summit. U.S. officials warn that China’s expanding nuclear triad could threaten deterrence, while Washington continues to rely on its mature sea-based deterrent and plans to replace Ohio-class submarines with the Columbia class.

via Fox News|
#ballistic-missiles#china#nato
Kyiv’s ancient Lavra ablaze as Russia strikes the capital with missiles
world26 days ago

Kyiv’s ancient Lavra ablaze as Russia strikes the capital with missiles

Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv, striking the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra’s Assumption Cathedral and igniting a fire while damaging multiple buildings and causing power outages; at least 19 people were injured. The Lavra, a UNESCO-listed religious and cultural site, has now been hit in a major attack for the second time since WWII, as Moscow continues its campaign against Ukrainian civilians and heritage with no ceasefire in sight.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#ballistic-missiles#civilian-casualties#cultural-heritage
Israel Readies for Imminent Iranian Attack, Zamir Says
defense-news27 days ago

Israel Readies for Imminent Iranian Attack, Zamir Says

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir says Israel is prepared for a potential Iranian ballistic missile attack in the coming hours, following Israeli strikes in Beirut; the home front should stay on high alert though no immediate restrictions were announced. If Iran attacks, Israel would respond with airstrikes, and there is an expectation of U.S. involvement to prevent a broader war.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#ballistic-missiles#defense#defense-news
Zelensky Frames Ballistic Missiles as Moscow's Last Card, Urges Long-Term Western Backing
world1 month ago

Zelensky Frames Ballistic Missiles as Moscow's Last Card, Urges Long-Term Western Backing

Zelensky called Russia's ballistic missiles its final argument and urged stronger air defenses and lasting financial guarantees from partners, praising the PURL program and joint weapons production while signaling ongoing talks with NATO and the G7 to speed support; he warned Moscow could launch around 120 missiles per month, emphasized Ukraine's expanding domestic arms output, and stressed Western backing as key to pressuring Russia toward diplomacy.

via Kyiv Post|
#air-defense#ballistic-missiles#nato
Ukraine braces after Russia’s massive drone-missile barrage as Kyiv unveils homegrown glide bomb
world1 month ago

Ukraine braces after Russia’s massive drone-missile barrage as Kyiv unveils homegrown glide bomb

Russia launched a large night-time strike against Ukraine with roughly 546 drones and missiles, including 14 ballistic missiles; Ukraine claimed it shot down most missiles and drones but said strikes damaged civilian infrastructure in Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa and other areas. Ukraine announced its first domestically produced guided glide bomb (250 kg payload) ready for combat, signaling a boost to battlefield air interdiction. The Russian economy remains strained by war costs, sanctions, and shrinking oil refining capacity, with a large deficit and liquidity pressures. Kremlin leadership rotation discussions surfaced, with reports that Alexander Lapin could replace Andrei Kartapolov as defense committee chair. Belarus and Russia began joint nuclear exercises, illustrating deeper military integration. On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces reported advances in the Oleksandrivka direction and continued long-range strikes against Russian oil infrastructure, which undermines Moscow’s revenues.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#ballistic-missiles#drone-strikes#glide-bomb
Brute-Force Tech: North Korea’s Missiles in Ukraine Hint at Legacy Manufacturing That Still Works
world2 months ago

Brute-Force Tech: North Korea’s Missiles in Ukraine Hint at Legacy Manufacturing That Still Works

A new forensic analysis of North Korea’s KN-23 and KN-24 missiles used in Ukraine indicates they rely on decades‑old manufacturing methods—soldering quality and assembly practices—yet remain deployable. Investigators found the missiles use off‑the‑shelf components from multiple countries due to sanctions, plus simple, low‑cost materials like graphite for heat shielding and larger, less efficient engines to achieve comparable performance. While this brute‑force approach can work, it sacrifices consistency and accuracy, highlighting how supply constraints can preserve legacy production methods even in modern weapons—and offering a lens on how legacy techniques persist in other industries as well.

via Yahoo|
#ballistic-missiles#forensic-analysis#manufacturing
NK Fires Ballistic Missiles as Kim Pushes Nuclear Expansion
world2 months ago

NK Fires Ballistic Missiles as Kim Pushes Nuclear Expansion

North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the sea from the Sinpo area, prompting heightened surveillance and an emergency meeting of South Korea's National Security Council, with Japan protesting and the United States tracking the launches; the moves follow Kim Jong Un’s recent vow to accelerate the country’s “limitless expansion” of its nuclear forces and come amid broader sanctions-related tensions.

via NBC News|
#ballistic-missiles#east-asia#international-security
North Korea fires seventh ballistic missile this year off its east coast
world2 months ago

North Korea fires seventh ballistic missile this year off its east coast

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles from the eastern Sinpo area toward the sea off its east coast, marking the seventh missile test this year. South Korea and Japan tracked the launches, with Seoul saying missiles likely fell beyond Japan’s EEZ and coordinating closely with the United States and Tokyo. The launches violate UN Security Council resolutions that Pyongyang rejects as infringements on its self-defence rights, and they come as the US and China prepare for a mid-May summit where North Korea is expected to feature in discussions. Kim Jong Un has asserted the irreversible path to a larger nuclear deterrent.

via Al Jazeera|
#ballistic-missiles#east-coast#north-korea
IDF strikes Tehran's missile production and command hubs
world3 months ago

IDF strikes Tehran's missile production and command hubs

Israel's air force conducted wide-ranging strikes in Tehran, hitting a central Defense Ministry site that produced critical ballistic missile components and multiple weapon production/storage facilities, plus drone engine and air-defense development sites. The operation also targeted Iranian nuclear-development facilities, including Arak's heavy-water reactor and Ardakan's uranium-enrichment facility, and struck the Bushehr plant with no reported casualties; Tehran reportedly relocated many command centers to mobile units in response.

via Yahoo|
#air-defense#ballistic-missiles#idf
Satellite imagery shows Iran's missile program degraded by US-Israeli strikes
world3 months ago

Satellite imagery shows Iran's missile program degraded by US-Israeli strikes

Satellite imagery analysis by The Washington Post indicates four major Iranian ballistic missile production sites and at least 29 launch sites were damaged in the first four weeks of the US-Israeli offensive, undermining Iran’s missile program though experts say the program isn’t wiped out and Iran may adapt its strategy going forward.

via The Washington Post|
#ballistic-missiles#iran#israel