The coalition's flagship project will be centered around the Ukraine-developed Freyja, while a European industry group separately announced that exo-atmospheric interceptor project is now also in the works.

European defense companies have established a consortium to develop an exoatmospheric interception capability to deal with medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The Bliksem EXO Consortium—with “bliksem” meaning “lightning” in Dutch—was formed on July 14.

European missile makers and defence groups launched a new consortium on Tuesday to develop what they said would be the continent's first sovereign exo-atmospheric interceptor.

Russia launched 12 missiles overnight, including six Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles, four Kh-59 and Kh-69 cruise missiles, and two Kh-31 anti-radiation missiles, alongside 121 attack and

Iran’s ballistic missile program is built not only around the weapons themselves, but also

China’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.

China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from a nuclear-powered submarine — a move that experts said showed Beijing’s increasing skill and capability as part of its nuclear deterrence strategy.

China has launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing international criticism from many countries in the region.

On July 6, 2026, China conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific, its first ever into international waters. The insufficient notification underscores the importance of the Hague Code of Conduct.

General Jack Keane discusses Iran's unchanging nature and alarming intelligence reports post-Israel war. Intelligence indicates Iran plans to recover its nuclear program and accelerate ballistic missile development with China's aid.