ROKETSAN Teases New Multi-Role Missile for SAHA EXPO 2026
ROKETSAN shared a video for SAHA EXPO 2026, showing a new missile that is stated to be intended for use against asymmetric threats and low-altitude targets.
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Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Air
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USAF Seeks an Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Programme
USAF’s FY2027 budget request for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) activities includes a complementary air-launched ballistic missile.
Navy / Maritime
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US Navy Seeks Mk41 VLS Compliant Hypersonic Weapons
US Navy announced the FLASH programme, aiming for a hypersonic missile that can be fired from the in-use Mk41 VLS cells due to CPS needing a different launcher.
Land
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Ukrainian Defence Industry Steps Into Air Defence Missiles
During Ukraine’s Defence Industry Workers’ Day , two indigenous air defence missiles, possibly for short and medium ranges, were shown among other systems.
Weapon / Missile
Investment
Destinus and Rheinmetall Form a JV for Missile Development
Netherlands-based Destinus and Germany’s Rheinmetall have launched a new JV, named Destinus Strike Systems, to develop and produce various missiles jointly.
Land
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Russia Improvises Surface-Launched R-77-1 Missiles
A new air defence missile launcher using the R-77-1 BVRAAMs mounted on a ZiL truck, reflecting the Western NASAMS in principle, was spotted in Russia.
Land
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Unmanned Systems
US Army Tests Perseus Defense’s Harpe C-UAS Missile
A photo from the test of US-based startup Perseus Defense’s Harpe C-UAS missile by the 1st Cavalry Division emerged on the US DoW’s online gallery, DVIDS.
Air
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The UK and France Sign Deal for Meteor BVRAAM’s Successor
The UK MoD announced a deal with France to jointly develop a successor to the Meteor ramjet-powered BVRAAM, starting with the exploration of different concepts.
Air
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Unmanned Systems
Airbus Tests Do-DT25 Interceptor UAV with Mark 1 Missiles
Airbus completed the first test flight of its “Bird of Prey” interceptor UAV based on the Do-DT25 target UAV, armed with Frankenburg’s Mark 1 C-UAS missiles.
Air
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AKERON LP ATGM’s New Test Verifies Laser Seeker and Datalink
OCCAR announced a new firing test for France’s new AKERON LP long-range ATGM at a sea target, which verified the laser seeker and datalink functionality.
Land
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Brazilian MoD Unveils 127 mm Ramjet Artillery Munition
Brazilian MoD listed a ramjet-powered 127 mm artillery munition capable of high supersonic speeds, possibly for use on the Astros II MLRS with extended range.
Land
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ROKETSAN Continues the Low-Cost L-OMTAS ATGMs’ Production
ROKETSAN stated that the production of the laser-guided L-OMTAS ATGM is ongoing, which was unveiled during SAHA EXPO 2024 as a cheaper alternative to OMTAS.
Air
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USAF Looks for Stand-in Attack Weaponry for New Aircraft
A new release from SAM.gov states that the USAF is looking for stand-in attack weapons to provide rapid strike capabilities for F-47 fighters and B-21 bombers.
Air
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Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Shield AI and LIG Nex1 Sign Deal to Arm V-BAT VTOL UAV
Shield AI and ROK’s LIG Nex1 signed a deal for the integration of L-MDM lightweight missiles on the V-BAT tail-sitting VTOL UAV during the UMEX 2026 exhibition.
Weapon / Missile
Lockheed Martin Test-Fires the NGSRI Air Defence Missile
Lockheed Martin announced the flight test of NGSRI short-range air defence missile, mainly pitched as a successor to the long-serving FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Lockheed Martin Might Unshelve the CUDA Missile for IFPC
Lockheed Martin, selected to develop a new missile for IFPC Increment 2, signalled the unveiling of its CUDA mini air-to-air missile for a new purpose.
