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Ukraine in talks with France on SCALP licence, defence minister says

Ukraine’s defence minister hailed the talks as an important first step toward expanding the country’s production of critical weapons, amid Kyiv’s push to obtain a US licence for Patriot interceptors.

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North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea, Seoul says

The North has also repeatedly shunned efforts by the South Korean government to improve relations, repeatedly calling Seoul its most "hostile" adversary.

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What is Russia’s Oreshnik missile?

Russia’s Oreshnik missile is a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that Moscow says can evade air defences and strike targets across Europe at hypersonic speeds.

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Malaysia seeks €216m from Norwegian firm over scrapped missile deal

Delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system as well as launcher components was revoked that had been destined for Malaysia's littoral combat ship programme under the terms of a 2018 deal.

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Norway confirms move to cancel missile system sale to Malaysia

Norway's foreign ministry said exports of some of Oslo's “most sensitive” defence technologies would be limited to its “allies and closest partners.”

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Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export of naval missile system

The missile manufacturer, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, said export licensing decisions are handled entirely by Norwegian authorities, according to Malaysian national news agency Bernama.

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Russia strikes Ukraine's largest cities in deadliest attack this year

Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on major cities across Ukraine, killing at least 16 and injuring scores, as Zelenskyy urged more support from allies.

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North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers

South Korea’s military said Saturday it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea’s capital region toward the eastern sea. The launch coincides with US-South Korean Freedom Shield training, a computer-simulated command post exercise.

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North Korea says latest tests involved hypersonic weapons systems

The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the US and South Korea's missile defence shields.

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North Korea says it fired long-range cruise missiles in Sunday test

The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Sunday's launches, which occurred off the country's west coast.

29 December 2025

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Iran displays ballistic missiles, drones for the first time after war with Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guard opened an exhibition in Tehran displaying missiles and drones, including the Emad and Khorramshahr missiles, boosting national defense confidence.

14 November 2025

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North Korea says latest missile test showcased new hypersonic system

At a military parade earlier this month, Kim Jong-un unveiled some of his military's newest weapons, including what appeared to be a short-range ballistic system fitted with hypersonic glide vehicles.

23 October 2025

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More talks, less Tomahawks? The US lures Putin back to peace talks

US and NATO representatives have recently alluded to the potential for a breakthrough in forcing Putin to the negotiating table. US President Donald Trump is due to decide if he'll give Ukraine access to Tomahawk missiles on Friday, but it appears the weapons were part of a game plan.

17 October 2025

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North Korea unveils its 'most powerful' missile yet: Hwasong-20

At a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, Kim Jong Un showcased North Korea’s most powerful weapons, including the new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile. The size of the Hwasong-20 suggests that it could carry multiple nuclear warheads.

11 October 2025

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Libya announces probe after rocket hits near UN mission in Janzour

Security forces found a vehicle carrying two other rockets of the same type, as well as the rockets’ launcher, the government said.

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How a startup is helping Ukraine become the Silicon Valley of defence

The Ukrainian startup is developing long-range drones and missiles to take the battle to Russia.

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Iran sends telecom satellite Nahid-2 into orbit on Russian rocket

The Soyuz-2.1b rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia on Friday morning, carrying the Nahid-2 satellite and 18 other small payloads, according to Iranian state media.

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One person killed as Russia pounds Ukraine with 300 drones

Russian air strikes on Ukraine overnight into Saturday have killed one person in Odesa. The strikes come as Russia has intensified its military offensive in Ukraine, with analysts warning of potential further escalation.

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Kyiv rocked by hours-long Russian missile and drone attack

Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding regions, killing at least two people and injuring 16, Ukrainian officials said Thursday.

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Russia launches biggest aerial strikes on Ukraine yet

The Ukrainian airforce also reported the downing of one of their F-16 warplanes with the pilot killed in action.