Articles for category: Ballistic Missiles

U.S. Army long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) mobile missile launchers configured for rapid deployment.

The Pentagon’s Hypersonic “Dark Eagle”: Capabilities, Challenges, and Strategic Implications.

Information has recently emerged regarding the United States’ hypersonic missile system known as Dark Eagle, officially designated the LRHW (Long Range Hypersonic Weapon). Developed for the U.S. Army, Dark Eagle represents Washington’s most advanced effort to field a ground-launched hypersonic strike capability. The missile is relatively compact and is deployed from a mobile launcher mounted ...

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. ...

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 ...