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China’s KD-21 air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), a shadowy weapon that is widely seen as part of the country’s rapidly developing anti-shipping armory, appears to now be in operational service. The missile, carried by the H-6K bomber, made its public debut at Airshow China in Zhuhai in November 2022, but until now had not been confirmed as being carried by aircraft assigned to frontline unit.
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China’s KD-21 Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Appears To Be Operational

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 1, 2025

The U.S. does not know how many weapons the Houthis posses, but praise their innovative abilities.
News & Features

Houthi Weapons Arsenal Remains A Mystery To The U.S.

By Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 6, 2025

How many weapons US Navy ships launched in the Red Sea.
News & Features

Navy Just Revealed Tally Of Surface-To-Air Missiles Fired In Ongoing Red Sea Fight

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Updated on Jan 14, 2025

Navy’s Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Fears
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Navy’s Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Fears

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 29, 2024

The crew of a Belize-flagged cargo vessel has been forced to abandon ship after a Houthi missile attack caused significant damage. This is just one of a flurry of new Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea the past day or so.
News & Features

Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

HMS Diamond's kill markings against drone
Sea

HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit
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USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 26, 2024

Houthi Anti-ship ballistic missile attack in Red Sea video capture.
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Video Of Anti-Ship Missile Striking Ship During Red Sea Attack Surfaces

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 20, 2024

The M/V Gibraltar Eagle was hit by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile.
Sea

Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 15, 2024

The U.S. struck four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles being prepared for launch Tuesday.
News & Features

The Anti-Ship Missile Arsenal Houthis Are Firing Into The Red Sea

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

China’s H-6K Bomber Spotted With New Air-Launched Ballistic Missile
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China’s H-6K Bomber Spotted With New Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 3, 2022

Don’t Laugh At North Korea’s New Lake-Launched Ballistic Missiles
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Don’t Laugh At North Korea’s New Lake-Launched Ballistic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

DF-21
News & Features

Russia Developing Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

YJ-21 H6 anti-ship ballistic missile
News & Features

This Is Our Best Look Yet At China’s Air-Launched ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 20, 2022

China’s Giant Moving Warship Target In The Desert Shows How Seriously It’s Taking The Naval Arms Race
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China’s Giant Moving Warship Target In The Desert Shows How Seriously It’s Taking The Naval Arms Race

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 8, 2021

Top Navy Intel Officer Hopes China Will Keep Dumping Money Into Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles
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Top Navy Intel Officer Hopes China Will Keep Dumping Money Into Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 29, 2021