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19 March

Japan Mulls Deploying Missile on Island With China, N.Korea Within Range

Japan is reportedly considering the deployment of long-range missiles on its southwestern Kyushu island for enhanced “counterstrike capabilities” against China and North Korea.

18 March

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

France, Italy, UK Order More Aster Missiles, Accelerate Deliveries

France, Italy, and the UK have agreed to order 218 additional Aster missiles and to accelerate the delivery of those previously ordered.

18 March

War

Staff Writer With AFP

220 Reported Dead as Israel Pounds Gaza in Most Intense Strikes Since Ceasefire

Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting 220 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.

17 March

Middle East

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 6, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. NSA Souda Bay provides logistical and operational support to the components of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean after two months of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on Carrier Group After US Strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.

11 March

Air

Lockheed Martin is flying a CMMT that deploys from airlifters to put affordable mass on target.

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Unveils Low-Cost, Modular, Mass-Producible Cruise Missiles

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new type of modular and mass-producible air vehicle shaped like a cruise missile: the Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT).

6 March

Business

Rojoef Manuel

Thales to Open New Facility in Northern Ireland

French defense contractor Thales has revealed it would construct a third facility in Northern Ireland.

3 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Rafael, Kratos Join Forces to Develop Solid Rocket Motors in US

Rafael and Kratos have formed a joint venture in the US to develop solid rocket motors for military applications.

3 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army to Deploy ‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon This Year: Report

The US Army is set to operationalize its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon this year, marking the end of prolonged delays caused by repeated testing failures.

3 March

Arms