UK launches Project Nightfall to develop 500km-range deep strike ballistic missiles for Ukraine
UK Ministry of Defence has launched Project Nightfall to develop new tactical ballistic missiles to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian attacks.
UK Ministry of Defence launches Nightfall programme to procure new land-based tactical ballistic missiles
The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a process to identify industrial partners interested in supplying tactical ballistic missiles under the Nightfall programme, announced on 27 August 2025.
France deploys ArianeGroup’s new M51.3 strategic missile to strengthen nuclear deterrent capability
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) confirmed on 28 October 2025 that the M51.3 ballistic missile, developed by ArianeGroup, has officially entered operational service.
Roketsan: Tayfun ballistic missile hits target in latest test, confirms strategic strike capability
Roketsan's Tayfun short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) has successfully completed another fleet acceptance test, striking its designated target with high precision.
North Korea tests suspected hypersonic missiles, draws U.S. condemnation over security risk
North Korea fired two hypersonic missiles on Wednesday, drawing condemnation from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which called the launches “unlawful and destabilizing.”
Russia tests full nuclear triad during Thunder strategic drills including submarine missile launch
Russia conducted its annual strategic military exercise, codenamed Thunder, on 22 October, testing the effectiveness of its entire nuclear command chain from order issuance to weapon deployment.
France allocates €1 billion for development of new medium-range land-based ballistic missile
On 13 October, French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu presented the proposed 2026 national budget, which includes funding to develop a new land-based ballistic missile system known as Missile balistique terrestre (MBT).
Lockheed Martin wins $647 million U.S. Navy deal to boost Trident II ballistic missile production
Lockheed Martin has secured a $647 million modification to a U.S. Navy contract for production and support of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile.
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India successfully tests Agni-Prime ballistic missile from mobile railway launcher platform [VIDEO]
On 24 September, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced the successful test firing of the Agni-Prime ballistic missile from a mobile railway launcher.
Successful Trident II D5LE test launches demonstrate continued readiness of U.S. sea-based deterrent
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs carried out four scheduled test flights of unarmed Trident II D5LE missiles from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine off the east coast of Florida between 17 and 21 September.
ArianeGroup awarded contract by DGA to design and produce new M51.4 strategic ballistic missile
The French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency (DGA) has awarded ArianeGroup the contract to design and produce the fourth version of the M51 strategic ballistic missile, the M51.4.
UK Ministry of Defence launches Project NIGHTFALL for new tactical ballistic missile with over 600km range
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has launched Project NIGHTFALL, a programme to rapidly develop a tactical ballistic missile with a range of more than 600 kilometres.