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Missiles, Air Defense and Space

Ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, the air and missile defenses built to stop them, and the military use of space. We cover tests, deployments and strikes, nuclear delivery systems and satellites, and explain the ranges, roles and limits behind the headlines.

Latest Missiles & Space coverage

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  1. A Patriot interceptor climbs out of a fireball and dust cloud after launch during a live-fire exerciseMissiles & Space · AmericasAnduril Steelfin Promises a Patriot Interceptor at a Fraction of PAC-3 Cost: Can It Deliver?5 min read
  2. An Arrow 3 interceptor climbs on a bright exhaust plume above a coastal launch site under grey skyMissiles & Space · Middle EastIron Dome vs David’s Sling vs Arrow: Which Layer Actually Stops Iran’s Ballistic Missiles?5 min read
  3. A French Le Triomphant-class ballistic-missile submarine surfaced at sea off Brest, a second submarine on the horizonMissiles & Space · Europe & RussiaFrance Fires the M51.3 From Submarine Le Vigilant: How Capable Is Its New Nuclear Missile?5 min read
  4. Pakistan Army transporter-erector-launcher with raised Babur cruise missile canisters at a Karachi defence showMissiles & Space · South AsiaPakistan Tests an Extended-Range Fatah-4 Cruise Missile: How Far Can It Now Reach?5 min read