MBDA announces development of Akeron MBT tank-launched guided missile at DSEI 2025
European defence group MBDA announced at DSEI 2025 in London that it is developing the Akeron MBT, a tank-launched anti-tank guided missile.
Hanwha and WB Group sign joint venture to produce guided missiles for Poland’s Homar-K system
On September 2, Hanwha Aerospace and WB Group signed an agreement to establish a Polish–Korean joint venture for the local production of CGR-080 guided missiles.
NATO members prepare plans for new-generation missile to replace RIM-162 ESSM Block 2
A group of 12 NATO member states within the NATO SeaSparrow Project Office (NSPO) has prepared a document outlining plans to develop a next-generation surface-to-air missile.
Lockheed Martin considers ATACMS and Hellfire missile production with Rheinmetall in Germany
U.S. defence contractor Lockheed Martin is in talks with Rheinmetall to produce missiles including ATACMS and Hellfire in Germany, according to business magazine WirtschaftsWoche.
U.S. Navy’s AIM-174B air-launched missile deployed in Alaska for Northern Edge training
The AIM-174B missile has reappeared in the Pacific, this time during Northern Edge 2025, a large-scale joint exercise in Alaska centred on new tactics and rapidly proliferating weapons.
Finnish Navy introduces Gabriel Mk 5 anti-ship missiles from Israel Aerospace Industries into operational use
The missile is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and in Finnish Navy service is designated as the surface-to-surface missile system SSM 2020.
U.S. Air Force, Navy seek first order of Lockheed Martin’s AIM-260 long-range missiles – Bloomberg
The AIM-260 is designed to fit inside the weapons bays of F-22 and F-35 fighters and will also be integrated with F-16 and F-15 jets.
RTX and Diehl Defence sign agreement to co-produce Stinger air defence missile in Europe
Raytheon, an RTX business, and Diehl Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-produce key elements of the Stinger missile in Europe.
Russia claims destruction of Ukrainian Sapsan ballistic missile depots in latest strikes
The Russian Defence Ministry has announced that its armed forces destroyed depots of Ukrainian Sapsan operational-tactical ballistic missiles within the past 24 hours.
Mitchell Institute podcast examines U.S. munitions gap and domestic Bullseye missile production
The Mitchell Institute’s newest podcast episode takes a closer look at the United States’ mounting munitions shortfall, with demand in ongoing global conflicts outpacing the nation’s current production capacity.
India: DRDO successfully conducts two Pralay missile tests to validate range capabilities
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted two back-to-back flight-tests of the indigenously developed Pralay missile on 28 and 29 July 2025.
First Aster missiles delivered to Italy following accelerated production under OCCAR-led programme
The first batch of new Aster missiles has been delivered to Italy as part of the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment and Enhancement (S&E) contract, following a production acceleration initiative.