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North Korea’s missiles could overwhelm U.S. defense systems

North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is approaching a point where its missiles could overwhelm U.S. ground-based missile defenses, despite billions of dollars invested in the system over the past three decades, Bloomberg reported on April 28.

29 April, 04:45 PM

Europe may be within range of Iranian missiles after Diego Garcia strike

Reports of an attempted Iranian missile strike on the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean have set off alarm bells in the West over the potential range of Iran's missiles and the security implications for Europe, German outlet Bild reported on March 22.

22 March, 07:10 PM

Ukraine to get long-range missiles, German Chancellor Merz says

Ukraine will receive long-range missiles, but German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declined to specify quantities or delivery timelines, he said during a joint news conference with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Berlin on Nov. 19.

20 November 2025, 11:56 AM

Ukraine to use foreign aid on long-range missile production, Zelenskyy says

Once the EU approves a $140 billion loan program for Kyiv funded by frozen Russian assets, those resources will be spent on producing long-range Ukrainian weapons, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 23.

24 October 2025, 12:37 AM

Ukraine unveils modified Neptune cruise missile

During a recent demonstration of Ukraine’s defense-industrial capabilities for NATO representatives, the Defense Ministry revealed a new version of its R-360 Neptune cruise missile, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 08:41 PM

U.S. still unlikely to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

The Trump administration's desire to send Ukraine Tomahawk cruise missiles is unlikely because current stockpiles are reserved for U.S. Navy and other needs, Reuters reported Oct. 2, citing a U.S. official and three other informed sources.

3 October 2025, 04:19 PM

Zelenskyy confirms asking Trump for U.S. long-range missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed he discussed the potential delivery of long-range weapons with U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking to the media on Oct. 2 ahead of the European Political Community summit in Denmark.

2 October 2025, 01:02 PM

Ukraine can reach ‘any military target’ in Russia, FM Sybiha says

Weapon systems in service with the Ukrainian military are now capable of striking “any military target” inside Russia, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Sept. 29.

30 September 2025, 02:19 AM

U.S. may deliver long-range ERAM missiles to Ukraine by year’s end — CNN

The high-precision Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles, approved for sale to Ukraine by the White House, could reach the front lines by the end of the year, CNN wrote on Aug. 29.

29 August 2025, 02:11 PM

Ukraine's Defense Ministry likely shows new Long Neptune cruise missile — Defense Express

On Independence Day, Aug. 24, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry's Zbroya portal likely showed the new Ukrainian “Long Neptune” long-range missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, Defense Express reported on Aug. 25.

25 August 2025, 12:30 PM

Kamchatka volcano erupts close to Oreshnik missile test base

A powerful earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, triggering the activation of several volcanoes, including Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

4 August 2025, 03:44 PM

Ukraine may struggle to deploy Tomahawk missiles without strategic bombers – HUR

If the United States transfers long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, deploying them will be difficult since Ukraine does not possess the strategic aircraft to launch them, Military Intelligence (HUR) Deputy Head Vadym Skybytskyi said on July 15.

16 July 2025, 01:26 PM

Germany definitively rules out supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine — Pistorius

Germany will not supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles, despite increasing threats and repeated requests from Kyiv, Defense Miinister Boris Pistorius said in an interview with Financial Times on July 13.

14 July 2025, 09:01 AM

Trump plans big arms push for Ukraine, including long-range missiles

U.S. President Donald Trump will announce a new “aggressive” plan to arm Ukraine on July 14 that is expected to include offensive weapons, Axios reported on July 14, citing two sources with knowledge of the plans.

14 July 2025, 06:23 AM

UN: Civilian toll from Russian strikes doubled in Ukraine

Civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine were nearly 50% higher in the first five months of 2025 than in the same period last year, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) reported on June 11.

12 June 2025, 07:05 AM

Russia attacks Ukraine with 70 missiles and 145 drones; air defense downs 112 aerial targets — Air Force

Russia launched a massive combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine, deploying various types of air-, land-, and sea-based missiles, air defense downed 112 enemy targets, Air Force reported on April 24.

24 April 2025, 01:32 PM

Japan plans long-range missile deployment on Kyushu by 2026

Japan is considering stationing long-range missiles on the southwestern island of Kyushu as part of its strategy to develop counterstrike capabilities in the event of a national security crisis, Kyodo News reported on March 16, citing government sources.

16 March 2025, 12:35 PM

Ukraine depletes ATACMS stockpile, raising concerns over missile shortages - AP

Ukraine has exhausted its stock of ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles, Associated Press (AP) wrote in its report, citing an anonymous U.S. official and a member of Ukraine’s parliamentary defense committee, on March 13.

13 March 2025, 09:58 AM

Ukraine’s NATO future remains distant - German Chancellor

Ukraine will not be able to join NATO anytime soon due to the position of the United States, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at a debate with chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, Deutsche Welle news outlet reported on Feb. 9.

10 February 2025, 01:08 PM

Zelenskyy: Long-range strikes cripple Russia, need more to change game

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy credited the provision of long-range missiles for Ukraine's increased strike capabilities and success in destroying Russian weapons depots, control centers and military equipment on the enemy's territory in an interview with Polish media released by the press service on Jan. 16.

16 January 2025, 02:12 PM

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