# ballistic missile (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ballistic missile. Page: Feed: --- ## [Russian 'double-tap' strike on shopping center in Ukraine kills 14, wounds 120](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906217) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ "Attacks like these are nothing less than terrorist acts," Zelensky said on Telegram, urging the world to hold Russia to account. ## [Ukraine and Israel are fighting different wars, but face the same dangerous reality - opinion](https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-905993) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ For Ukrainians, independence is no longer a historical concept or a date on the calendar. It is something our people defend every day – in the trenches, in our cities, in hospitals and schools... ## [Japan-U.S.-ROK Telephone Meeting Follows Missile Launches By North Korea](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/japan-us-rok-telephone-meeting-follows) _2026-08-21 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back assessed that North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads ## [Tanker Hijack in Gulf of Aden as U.S. Forces Enforce Iran Blockade and Issue New Sanctions](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/tanker-hijack-in-gulf-of-aden-as) _2026-08-20 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ The tanker broadcasted a distress call on VHF 16 after an unauthorized vessel approached while the ship traveled west in the Gulf of Aden. Authorities are investigating. ## [Ukraine, Israel ‘fighting against same axis of evil,’ Ukrainian ambassador tells ‘Post’ - interview](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906149) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Yevgen Korniychuk thanked Israel for its support for Ukraine in its struggle for “independence and peace and prosperity,” citing polls showing that over 85% of Israelis support Ukraine in its war. ## [U.S. Agencies Issue Advisory on Active Threat Targeting Siemens S7 Series PLCs](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/us-agencies-issue-advisory-on-active) _2026-08-19 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Sectors most targeted are Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Water and Wastewater, Chemical, Food and Agriculture, and Commercial Facilities. ## [Moscow's fuel stations limit sales amid shortages linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906024) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Russian authorities have banned exports of gasoline and diesel, eased fuel quality requirements and began importing petroleum products. ## [Kim Jong Un's sister denies Zelensky's claim of additional North Korean troops deployment to Russia](https://www.jpost.com/international/article-906021) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ North Korea sent an estimated 14,000 soldiers to Russia's Kursk Region in 2024, under a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty agreed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's June 2024 visit to ## [Russia's Putin orders government to help rebuild warehouses destroyed in Ukrainian attacks](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906020) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Putin said the economy was growing modestly despite external pressure, a reference to Western sanctions, and despite Ukrainian attacks on industrial and infrastructure facilities. ## [Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906017) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Ukraine's military intelligence head Oleh Ivashchenko said that another exchange was expected before the end of the month. ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t69GW6h0LLPj) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Ousted Ukraine defense chief Fedorov calls for wartime elections in challenge to Zelensky](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905934) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ While Fedorov did not say in his address that he would compete in any election, a recent poll indicated the ex-minister would comfortably beat Zelensky in a runoff vote. ## [UAE Detects Iranian Ballistic Missiles After Erbil Drone Attack](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/uae-detects-iranian-ballistic-missiles) _2026-08-18 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ DOHA — On August 18 the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the UAE. ## [Russia embassy warns Britain of 'consequences' for providing drones to Ukraine used to attack](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905865) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Russia's embassy in London was responding to a report in the Times newspaper on Saturday which said British-made drones had been used for long-range strikes against Russia for the first time. ## [UKMTO: Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Casualty Reported](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/ukmto-vessel-struck-by-unknown-projectile) _2026-08-18 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ The incident occurred in the vicinity of Khasab, Oman. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. ## [Moldova's foreign ministry condemns violation of airspace, explosion of aerial object](https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905827) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ "This incident constitutes a serious violation of the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova and poses a direct risk to the safety of our citizens," the ministry stated. ## [Russian opposition politician sentenced to 11 years for condemning Ukraine war](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905811) _2026-08-17 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of Russia’s liberal Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month for criticizing the Ukraine war. ## [Cargo Vessel Boarded and Controlled 4 NM South of Mareeyo, Somalia](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/cargo-vessel-boarded-and-controlled) _2026-08-17 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Monsoon conditions have limited offshore skiff range through much of the summer. ## [Kurdistan Region: Two Hadid-110 Drones Strike PM Office, Origin Attributed to Iran](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/kurdistan-region-two-hadid-110-drones) _2026-08-17 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ MIDDLE EAST — Two explosive-laden Hadid-110 drones that the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate stated were launched from across the Iranian border struck the private office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Parastin Agency director in the Pirmam district of Erbil province at 12:28 a.m. ## [EU planning to expand sanctions against Russia, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905730) _2026-08-17 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ "For autumn, I am putting forward the most far-reaching sanctions listings since the start of the war," she told the German daily newspaper, Die Welt. ## [Can Ukraine Become a Missile and Long-Range Drone Exporter?](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/exporting-deep-strike-the-export) _2026-08-17 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ Internal, competitive, and legal barriers to Ukrainian deep-strike exports ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hRddiVcOqA9h) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Trump Instructs Substantial Reduction in U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/trump-instructs-substantial-reduction) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Trump described the exercises as costly and totally inappropriate toward a country that has been unthreatening and respectful during his presidency. ## [Spanish F-18 Downs Drone in Romanian Airspace Under NATO Enhanced Air Defense](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/spanish-f-18-downs-drone-in-romanian) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Romanian Ministry of National Defense surveillance systems detected the aerial target at 04:44 local time approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Galați. ## [USS John F. Kennedy Completes Sea Trials, CENTCOM Chief Ends Middle East Trip, Lincoln Rotation Confirmed](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/uss-john-f-kennedy-completes-sea) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ The commander of U.S. Central Command concluded a 10-day trip to the Middle East that included a visit to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea. ## [Bulk Carrier Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/ukmto-reports-bulk-carrier-struck) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ On the same day UKMTO also issued separate warnings of two tankers struck by unmanned aerial vehicles during outbound transits ## [Mw 7.4 Earthquake Struck Western Colombia Near San José del Palmar on August 10](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/m-74-earthquake-strikes-western-colombia) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management and presidential statements reported significant casualties and structural damage across multiple western departments. ## [Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Flores Sea Near Ende, Indonesia](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/magnitude-77-earthquake-strikes-flores) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ BMKG later recorded observed tsunami waves at multiple coastal stations, with the highest reading 0.94 m at Maurole. ## [St. Louis County’s Police Drone Program Raises Questions About Surveillance, Spending, and Public Oversight](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/st-louis-countys-police-drone-program-raises-questions-about-surveillance-spending-and-public-oversight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-louis-countys-police-drone-program-raises-questions-about-surveillance-spending-and-public-oversight) _2026-08-13 · Katerina Canyon · (untitled)_ St. Louis County police plan to launch a new drone program in October, beginning with three drones and eventually expanding to six. According to reporting by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the drones will be used to respond to emergency situations, follow car and foot pursuits, provide officers with information before they arrive at a scene, \[…\] The post St. Louis County’s Police Drone Program… ## [Ukraine's Missile Defense Crisis: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/ukraines-missile-defense-crisis-causes) _2026-08-08 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ How Russian ballistic missiles overwhelm Ukraine's missile defenses and what can be done ## [What is a Peace Economy?](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/what-is-a-peace-economy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-peace-economy) _2026-08-04 · Rashell Khan · (untitled)_ By Summer Fellow Keya Wesonga For many people, the word economy brings to mind jobs, businesses, markets, and government budgets. Yet every economy also reflects a society’s priorities. The choices governments make about where to invest public resources shape not only economic growth but also public well-being, security, and the future opportunities available to communities. \[…\] The post What is a… ## [10,000 Subscribers and a New Chapter: Missile Matters Adds a Paid Tier](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/10000-subscribers-the-future-of-missile) _2026-08-02 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ Missile Matters is launching paid subscriptions. Much of the blog stays free. Here is what changes and why. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aW78syWS4DI4) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [More Bombs, Less Security: The Failure of the Iran War](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/more-bombs-less-security-the-failure-of-the-iran-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-bombs-less-security-the-failure-of-the-iran-war) _2026-07-29 · Katerina Canyon · (untitled)_ President Donald Trump’s threat that Iran is “going to get a beating” is the latest sign that the United States is moving deeper into an Iran war with no clear political destination. On July 29, Iran launched ballistic missiles toward a U.S. military base in Jordan. Jordanian and U.S. defenses reportedly intercepted the missiles. The \[…\] The post More Bombs, Less Security: The Failure of the Iran… ## [The State Makes the Missile, and the Missile Makes the State](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/the-state-makes-the-missile-and-the) _2026-07-26 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ The power to hurt: Ukraine's deep-strike campaign and the transformation of the Ukrainian state ## [Affordable Mass: The Low-Cost Cruise Missile Market Takes Shape](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/affordable-mass-the-low-cost-cruise) _2026-07-20 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ FAMM framework agreements and Anduril-PGZ production deal signal initial market-share allocation ## [From Containment to Permanent War: How Cold War Strategy Built the Modern National Security State](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/from-containment-to-permanent-war-how-cold-war-strategy-built-the-modern-national-security-state/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-containment-to-permanent-war-how-cold-war-strategy-built-the-modern-national-security-state) _2026-07-15 · Katerina Canyon · (untitled)_ The Cold War is often presented as a necessary response to Soviet aggression. In this familiar account, the United States emerged from World War II reluctantly accepting global leadership, developed the policy of containment, and built alliances and military capabilities to prevent communist expansion. That history is not entirely wrong. But it is incomplete. The \[…\] The post From Containment to… ## [Hormuz Hostilities Put Global Trade in the Crossfire](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/hormuz-hostilities-put-global-trade-in-the-crossfire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hormuz-hostilities-put-global-trade-in-the-crossfire) _2026-07-13 · Katerina Canyon · (untitled)_ The confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz is being presented as a dispute about freedom of navigation. In reality, it is becoming a struggle over which military power gets to control—and potentially profit from—one of the world’s most important commercial waterways. On July 7, Iranian forces attacked three commercial vessels traveling in or near the \[…\] The post Hormuz Hostilities Put Global… ## [Patriot and Bars: Reviewing Licensed Production Deals From the Ankara NATO Summit](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/patriot-and-bars-reviewing-licensed) _2026-07-12 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ Comparing the American-Ukrainian and Ukrainian-German deal for licensed missile production ## [St. Louis Must Invest in Children, Not Managed Decline](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/st-louis-must-invest-in-children-not-managed-decline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-louis-must-invest-in-children-not-managed-decline) _2026-07-07 · Katerina Canyon · (untitled)_ St. Louis Public Schools’ consolidation proposal should be understood as more than a school facilities plan. It is a test of our public priorities. Families are now being asked to weigh proposals that could close roughly one-third of district school buildings, reduce transportation, and convert most specialized magnet schools into neighborhood schools. District leaders say \[…\] The post St. Louis… ## [Is the FP-5 Flamingo Cruise Missile Starting to Deliver? Evidence from Ten Confirmed Strikes](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/is-the-fp-5-flamingo-cruise-missile) _2026-07-07 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ Recent Flamingo strikes may indicate improved performance of the Ukrainian heavy cruise missile ## [The United States Is Not Running Out of Missiles. It Is Running Out of Excuses.](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/the-united-states-is-not-running-out-of-missiles-it-is-running-out-of-excuses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-united-states-is-not-running-out-of-missiles-it-is-running-out-of-excuses) _2026-07-06 · Katerina Canyon · (untitled)_ President Trump wants more weapons, faster. After months of military escalation in the Middle East, continued arms transfers to allies, and growing concern over depleted U.S. stockpiles, the administration is pressing defense contractors to expand production and asking Congress for tens of billions more in munitions funding. But the problem is not simply that the \[…\] The post The United States Is… ## [Military AI Is Getting a New Recruitment Pipeline](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/military-ai-is-getting-a-new-recruitment-pipeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=military-ai-is-getting-a-new-recruitment-pipeline) _2026-07-02 · Katerina Canyon · (untitled)_ The Pentagon and the Office of Personnel Management have launched a new recruitment initiative called “War Force,” a Department of Defense-specific effort under OPM’s broader Tech Force program. The initiative seeks software engineers and technologists with experience in “frontier AI,” machine learning, automation, data systems, and reliable software design to support operational needs “on behalf… ## [The Last Frontier: European Manufacturers Move Ahead on Ballistic Missile Defense](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/the-last-frontier-european-manufacturers) _2026-06-28 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ After FirePoint, Estonian missile house Frankenburg Technologies seeks to enter the ballistic missile defense market ## [Unbroken: Songs for Peace and Change](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/unbroken-songs-for-peace-and-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unbroken-songs-for-peace-and-change) _2026-06-23 · Katerina Canyon · (untitled)_ Buy Tickets Now A Peace Economy Project Concert Commemorating September 11 The Peace Economy Project invites you to join us for Unbroken: Songs for Peace and Change, a special concert marking September 11 with music, reflection, and a renewed commitment to peace. September 11 is a day of grief, memory, and consequence. It is also \[…\] The post Unbroken: Songs for Peace and Change first appeared on… ## [Birthright Citizenship Reaches the Supreme Court](https://peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/birthright-citizenship-reached-the-supreme-court/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=birthright-citizenship-reached-the-supreme-court) _2026-06-23 · Rashell Khan · (untitled)_ The Supreme Court is once again being asked a question that should have been settled more than a century ago: who counts as an American. At issue is President Trump’s Executive Order 14160, which seeks to deny citizenship to children born in the United States after February 19, 2025, unless both parents are U.S. citizens \[…\] The post Birthright Citizenship Reaches the Supreme Court first appeared… ## [Missile Defense's Unforgiving Logic Comes Back to Haunt Russia](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/missile-defenses-unforgiving-logic) _2026-06-21 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ Ukrainian long-range drone attacks expose a deepening air defense shortage ## [FP-7 and the Institutional History Ballistic Missile Defense](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/fp-7-and-the-institutional-history) _2026-06-05 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_ Can Ukraine's Project Freya offer a cost-effective alternative to Patriot?