The Pentagon may take years to replenish missile stockpiles after the operation against Iran due to low production rates and high costs, prompting a search for faster and cheaper options.
The US military conducted strikes against Iranian military targets on Saturday in response to an Iranian drone attack on the M/T Kiku oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and jeopardizing a recently signed provisional peace deal.
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The US and Iran traded strikes for the first time since signing a memorandum of understanding, escalating tensions days before scheduled talks. The US targeted Iranian missile and drone sites in retaliation for a Strait of Hormuz ship attack, while Iran's IRGC claimed to hit US military sites.
The US military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and radar positions following an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump called the attack a "foolish violation" of a truce, while Iran's IRGC blamed the "treaty-breaking US regime" and threatened further retaliation.
The US military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and radar positions following an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump accused Iran of violating a truce, while Iran blamed the US for the aggression.
VP JD Vance defended US strikes on Iranian military targets, stating "violence will be met with violence" after a drone attack on a cargo ship. Iran claims its response was "ceasefire management," not a violation.
The US conducted retaliatory strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities near the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's attack on the M/V Ever Lovely. The action tests a fragile ceasefire, with both sides issuing warnings.
The US military launched strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and radar positions after a cargo ship was attacked by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump called the incident a 'foolish violation' of a truce, while US Central Command stated the action was a 'powerful response' to Iran's 'unwarranted aggression'.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced strikes on Iranian missile and drone depots and radar facilities in response to Iran's kamikaze drone attack on the Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely cargo ship on June 25. CENTCOM stated the attack violated ceasefire and freedom of navigation.
The US conducted airstrikes in Iran on Friday, targeting missile sites and drone facilities in response to a drone attack on the M/V Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first US airstrikes in Iran since a preliminary peace agreement was signed on June 17.
L'armée américaine a frappé des cibles en Iran, incluant des sites de missiles et radars, en réponse à l'attaque d'un cargo singapourien dans le détroit d'Ormuz. L'Iran avait menacé de ne pas garantir le passage sécurisé pour les navires non autorisés, compliquant les négociations entre Washington et Téhéran.
The US military announced Friday it struck targets in Iran in response to a cargo ship attack the previous day in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first incident since a US-Iran ceasefire agreement on June 17.
Following Iran's drone attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command conducted strikes on missile and drone sites, and coastal radar locations in Iran. President Trump hinted at retaliation, stating Iran "shouldn't be doing that."
Dubai residents received a missile alert, which was quickly retracted and attributed to a technical malfunction by UAE authorities. The incident occurred during ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations, prompting a diplomatic call between the UAE and Iranian foreign ministers.
Iran condemned a joint US-Gulf Cooperation Council statement from a June 25 meeting in Bahrain, calling it "interventionist, irresponsible and provocative." Tehran rejected the communique's claims on its nuclear program, missile capabilities, regional allies, and the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US and its allies of pressuring Iran.
A missile alert in Dubai, issued by the UAE Interior Ministry, was swiftly cancelled, causing widespread alarm among residents. The incident occurred amidst escalating regional tensions following a suspected Iranian drone attack and a diplomatic phone call between UAE and Iranian foreign ministers.
Dubai experienced a brief missile alert on Friday evening, causing anxiety. The incident, quickly cleared by authorities, highlights escalating regional instability, particularly after Iran's suspected drone attack on a tanker near Oman, raising maritime security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Iran that its military is "ready to finish the job" if attacked, following threats from an IRGC commander. This comes as Israel continues operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, and after a four-month war between the US/Israel and Iran which has had global economic impacts. The UAE also reported a missile alert due to a technical malfunction.
The US Air Force is developing the Air Force Long Range Weapon (AFLRW) program, aiming for a next-generation air-launched standoff missile with a minimum range of 1,850 km. This ambitious project, driven by the vast distances of the Pacific and China's missile advancements, will be discussed at a closed-door meeting with defense industry representatives in August 2026 at Eglin AFB.
Malaysia is seeking €226 million from Norway for direct losses and additional costs after Norway abruptly withdrew export licenses for Naval Strike Missiles, citing a new policy on defense exports. The 2018 deal with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace was cancelled, provoking a furious response from Malaysian leaders.
Kim Jong-un a supervisé des essais d'artillerie et de missiles modernisés, incluant un lance-roquettes de 240 mm, dans le cadre du plan quinquennal de Pyongyang. Il a exprimé sa satisfaction, soulignant l'amélioration de la puissance de feu et la consolidation d'une "posture offensive mortelle et destructrice" pour dissuader les adversaires.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy authorized a 40-day operation against Russian targets, with forces hitting oil refineries and depots. Crimea faces power outages and fuel shortages, while Belarus builds border infrastructure despite warnings. Ukraine is also accelerating plans for a European missile defense system.
An article in Ordnance Science and Technology suggests Iranian missiles with biconic manoeuvring re-entry vehicles (MRVs) could achieve penetration effects similar to hypersonic projectiles. It references Iranian claims of these MRVs penetrating US missile defense systems in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
