All articles tagged with #missile launchers
Israel's military says it destroyed a secret Iranian nuclear weapons development site near Tehran, named Min Zadai, and that the air force has knocked out around 300 Iranian missile launchers since the war began.
A Chinese cargo ship has been modified to carry containerized missile launchers, sensors, and defense systems, suggesting China is exploring turning commercial vessels into armed surface combatants, potentially impacting naval power dynamics. The vessel features a large vertical launch system, radar, CIWS, and decoys, raising questions about its operational capabilities and purpose, whether as a proof of concept or a real deployment. This development highlights China's efforts to leverage its vast commercial fleet for military advantage amid ongoing naval competition.
A Chinese cargo ship has been spotted equipped with containerized missile launchers, sensors, and defense systems, suggesting a potential shift towards converting commercial vessels into armed surface combatants, which could impact naval power dynamics. The vessel features a significant number of vertical launch cells, radar, and CIWS, raising questions about its operational capabilities and strategic implications.
US Navy fighter jets conducted airstrikes on Houthi rebel sites in Yemen, targeting anti-ship missile launchers prepared to fire. Despite repeated strikes, Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea have continued, prompting the Biden administration to designate the Houthis as global terrorists and affirming that retaliatory strikes will persist. The strikes underscore the military's increasing ability to monitor and target militant activities in Yemen, while efforts are made to maintain humanitarian aid to Yemenis amidst the conflict.