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China slams Japan's plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan
Beijing (AFP) Nov 24, 2025 China slammed on Monday Japan's decision to push ahead with a planned deployment of missiles on an island near Taiwan, escalating a weeks-long diplomatic spat. Japanese media on Sunday quoted Japan's defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi as saying that the planned deployment of the missiles on Yonaguni island - which is close to Taiwan - was on track. "The deployment can reduce the possibility of an armed attack on Japan," Koizumi said. Beijing-Tokyo relations have soured this month, followin ... read more |
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Sweden beefs up air defence in rearmament pushStockholm (AFP) Nov 25, 2025 Sweden will acquire anti-air defence equipment worth 3.5 billion kronor ($366 million) to protect itself against missiles, drones and combat aircraft, the government said Tuesday. ... more 
Russian missile attack kills teenager in eastern UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 18, 2025 A Russian missile attack killed a teenage girl and wounded at least nine people in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, its governor said Tuesday. ... more 
Zelensky meets Macron seeking air defence deal for Ukraine: AFPVelizy-Villacoublay, France Nov 17, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday met France's Emmanuel Macron at an air base outside Paris, seeking a major deal to acquire French air defence hardware including fighter jets, an AFP correspondent said. ... more 
Russia strike on Kyiv apartment block kills six, Ukraine saysKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 A barrage of Russian missiles hit Kyiv on Friday, killing six people in one apartment block, attacks that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as a "heinous" bid to spread terror. ... more |
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Ukraine's Zelensky leaves D.C. without Tomahawk missiles he sought Washington DC (UPI) Oct 18, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to convince President Donald Trump of his nation's need for long-range Tomahawk missiles during a Friday afternoon meeting. ... more 
'Wonder weapon'? Five things about US Tomahawks coveted by UkraineWashington (AFP) Oct 16, 2025 The Tomahawk cruise missile, set to be at the centre of talks between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been a mainstay of the US armed forces for over four decades and repeatedly used with success in the theatre of war. ... more
Tomahawk missiles main topic for Zelensky-Trump meet: Ukraine officialKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 16, 2025 Talks scheduled on Friday between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US leader Donald Trump will focus on the possible delivery of American long-range Tomahawk missiles for Kyiv, a senior Ukrainian official told AFP. ... more 
Ukraine officials in US meet Tomahawk missile makersKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 15, 2025 Senior Ukrainian officials visiting the United States said Wednesday that they met with representatives of US weapon manufacturers, including Raytheon, which produces Tomahawk missiles that Washington could provide to Kyiv. ... more
Trump says may warn Putin Ukraine could get TomahawksWashington (AFP) Oct 12, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Sunday he may warn Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Ukraine could get Tomahawk cruise missiles if Moscow does not end its invasion. ... more |
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Iran dismissees Israel's missile concern as 'made-up threat'
Tehran (AFP) Oct 7, 2025 Iran on Tuesday dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warnings over its missile programme as fabricated, after he alleged the Islamic republic was developing rockets capable of reaching US cities. In an interview with US podcaster Ben Shapiro released on Monday, Netanyahu said: "Iran is developing now... intercontinental ballistic missiles for 8,000 kilometre range". "What does that mean? They add another 3,000 kilometres and they've got under their guns... New York City in targe ... read more 
US approves $1.2 bn missile sale to GermanyWashington (AFP) Sept 29, 2025 The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $1.23 billion sale of up to 400 advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to NATO ally Germany. ... more |
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China urges US, Japan to withdraw Typhon missile systemBeijing (AFP) Sept 16, 2025 China urged Tokyo and Washington on Tuesday to withdraw the US-developed Typhon missile system, after it was unveiled in Japan for the first time during joint military exercises. ... more
Denmark to buy European-made air defence against Russia threatCopenhagen (AFP) Sept 12, 2025 Denmark will invest some 58 billion kroner ($9.1 billion) in European-made air and missile defence systems, its defence ministry said Friday, citing lessons from Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more 
Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen after deadly Sanaa strikesSanaa (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Israel's army said it had intercepted a missile on Thursday fired from Yemen, a day after Israeli forces carried out air strikes there that killed 35 people and wounded more than 130. ... more
US approves $1 bn missile sale to FinlandWashington (AFP) Sept 10, 2025 The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $1.07 billion sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to NATO ally Finland, which shares a long border with Russia. ... more 
Iskander missile used in Russia attack on Kyiv govt building: officialKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 8, 2025 Russia used an Iskander ballistic missile in an attack that damaged a Ukrainian government building in Kyiv at the weekend, an official said Monday. ... more |
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