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North Korea launches two short-range missiles, drawing regional protest
world19 days ago

North Korea launches two short-range missiles, drawing regional protest

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern coast on Sunday, with the second missile traveling about 590 kilometers before sinking in the Sea of Japan outside Japan’s EEZ after an earlier launch of roughly 440 kilometers. Japan condemned the launches and protested to Pyongyang, while South Korea and the United States are coordinating to analyze the launches and monitor the situation as regional tensions persist.

via The Japan Times|
#japan#missiles#north-korea
North Korea fires missiles to pressure the U.S. amid U.S.-South Korea drills
world19 days ago

North Korea fires missiles to pressure the U.S. amid U.S.-South Korea drills

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan toward the eastern sea, with a later report saying about 10 more were fired in response to U.S.-South Korea drills, signaling heightened pressure on the United States as Pyongyang reaffirms its nuclear status. Seoul and Washington are analyzing the missiles' specifications and monitoring tensions, while Kim Yo Jong warned that reducing joint drills won’t alter Pyongyang’s stance and allies continue to defend against provocations.

via CBS News|
#kim-yo-jong#missiles#north-korea
Russia escalates strikes across Ukraine as drones, missiles hit cities and Black Sea shipping
world19 days ago

Russia escalates strikes across Ukraine as drones, missiles hit cities and Black Sea shipping

Russia launched a wide overnight assault on Ukraine with drones, missiles, and artillery, killing eight people and damaging infrastructure, while Moscow claimed two Black Sea vessels were struck; Ukraine reported heavy clashes in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, and Poland raised its alert over cross-border drone activity.

via Al Jazeera|
#black-sea#drones#missiles
Iran Drone–Missile Attack Hits US-Contracted Vessel Near Hormuz, Minor Injuries Reported
world-news21 days ago

Iran Drone–Missile Attack Hits US-Contracted Vessel Near Hormuz, Minor Injuries Reported

A US-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by multiple Iranian drones and at least one missile, causing minor injuries to crew. Fox News cited two unnamed sources; officials have not confirmed the incident. The attack underscores ongoing US-Iran tensions and ongoing disruptions to shipping through the Hormuz chokepoint, a critical route for global energy shipments.

via NDTV|
#drones#iran#missiles
Mecca on edge as Houthi missiles target Saudi coast
middle-east23 days ago

Mecca on edge as Houthi missiles target Saudi coast

Missile warning sirens rang in Taif, Jeddah, and Mecca after Houthi rebels launched missiles toward Saudi Arabia’s western coast; authorities urged residents to leave protected areas and no immediate casualties were reported. Mecca— Islam’s holiest city—saw heightened alerts as air traffic to Medina was halted. Earlier, Saudi and Yemeni government forces struck targets near Taiz as Houthis push to break the siege there. The piece also notes a US-Saudi plan to expand the southern Hormuz shipping lane to offset the Bab al-Mandeb blockade, with US Navy facilitating tanker transits and indicating readiness to counter Iran’s strike capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz.

via www.israelhayom.com|
#houthis#mecca#middle-east
Epic Fury Under Fire: U.S. Airmen’s Courage and Coordination
world25 days ago

Epic Fury Under Fire: U.S. Airmen’s Courage and Coordination

Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach described Operation Epic Fury as a test of airmen’s courage and teamwork, with more than 30,000 airmen deployed, 13,000 targets hit, 500 aircraft and 10,000 sorties amid Iranian missile and drone attacks. He shared accounts of airmen who stayed at risk to launch aircraft, tracked and shot down threats, and coordinated a lengthy rescue operation to recover isolated teammates in Iran, illustrating the importance of integration, resilience, and decisive action in a high-stakes environment.

via TWZ|
#airmen#drones#epic-fury
Russia Plans 800-km Ballistic Test to Challenge Ukraine Defenses
world25 days ago

Russia Plans 800-km Ballistic Test to Challenge Ukraine Defenses

Russia is preparing final tests of a new ballistic missile with a range up to 800 km that could feature maneuverability or terminal end‑game capabilities, potentially complicating Ukraine’s air defenses; analysts say such traits would require more sophisticated interceptors and could signal a shift in Moscow’s missile program, with live‑fire testing possibly aimed at western Ukraine.

via Fox News|
#ballistic-missile#defense#missiles
Iran Escalates Gulf Tensions With Three U.S. Navy Attacks This Week
world-news28 days ago

Iran Escalates Gulf Tensions With Three U.S. Navy Attacks This Week

Iran fired three missiles at U.S. Navy ships around the Strait of Hormuz this week, signaling a clear escalation as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. The strikes allegedly involved advanced, maneuverable missiles with electro-optical guidance, prompting speculation about possible help from Russia or China. The U.S. says interceptors beat back the missiles with no damage reported, while oil prices jumped and sanctions pressure intensifies ahead of the midterm elections.

via New York Post|
#escalation#iran#missiles
Iran Escalates by Targeting Jordan’s Al-Azraq Base Amid US-Iran Clash
world1 month ago

Iran Escalates by Targeting Jordan’s Al-Azraq Base Amid US-Iran Clash

Iran’s IRGC says it fired missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti (Al-Azraq) air base in Jordan, targeting US forces in retaliation for strikes on Iranian oil tankers; 18 of 20 missiles were intercepted with no casualties reported. The base houses key US assets and serves as a strategic hub for air operations, reflecting a widening US‑Iran confrontation in the region.

via Al Jazeera|
#al-azraq#iran#jordan
Covenant Opens Dallas Missile Factory to Cut Costs on Long-Range Weapons
defense1 month ago

Covenant Opens Dallas Missile Factory to Cut Costs on Long-Range Weapons

Covenant, a defense-tech startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, 8VC and others, announced a 105,000-square-foot Dallas factory to mass-produce its Anthem long-range missiles at a lower cost, aiming for 1,000 units in the first year (kicking off serial production in Q1 2027) and up to 5,000 annually, with two new DoD deals (Army test/qualification and Navy Maritime adaptation) and existing production in Germany and Northern Israel as the company scales.

via CNBC|
#anthem#covenant#defense