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Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian declared on Apr. 26 that the Dong-Feng 26 (DF-26) intermediate-range ballistic missile has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force.
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A MiG-31 carrying the Kinzhal hypersonic missile was photographed during a recent rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Day parade. This means there is a chance the weapon will may its public appearance next month.
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Head of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves, told the Senate appropriations subcommittee on defense that he expects the F-35 to be capable of detecting and tracking ballistic missiles by 2025.
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The Russian government has issued a contract to RSC Energia to develop a new class of rockets for lunar exploration and the contract documents indicate that a nuclear-powered space tug will be develop as well.
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