Articles for category: Ballistic Missiles

Adnan Ashraf

Artillery & Missile SystemsBallistic MissilesConflicts and WarsModern Military Technology
A Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile mounted beneath a Russian MiG-31K aircraft. The missile is designed for hypersonic speeds exceeding Mach 10 and precision engagement of high-value targets.

Russia’s Missile Production and Costs: Insights from Reported Leaked Documents

A Ukrainian source has reportedly obtained access to classified Russian documents detailing procurement contracts for a wide range of missile systems. While the authenticity of the documents remains unverified and the files themselves have not been made public, the information offers a detailed look into Russia’s missile production volumes, costs, and modernization priorities for 2024–2026. ...

Adnan Ashraf

Air DefenseBallistic MissilesConflicts and Wars
U.S. Army soldier in front of a THAAD launcher ready to counter ballistic missile threats in the CENTCOM region.

The US is Expanding its THAAD Missile Defense System Base in Israel, Increasing the Number of Launch Sites from Six to Eleven

The deployment and expansion of missile defense systems in the Middle East has long been a strategic priority for the United States. Recent developments confirm that the US military is upgrading its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) presence in Israel, expanding the number of active launch sites from six to eleven. This step comes ...