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The article "From PME to Publication" discusses the importance of writing in professional military education (PME) programs and the potential for students to transition their writing assignments into published articles. It emphasizes the value of writing in developing critical thinking skills and the ability to tackle complex problems. The article provides guidance on how students can assess the relevance of their writing assignments for a wider audience and make necessary alterations to transition them into professional articles. It also highlights the importance of clear communication and engaging storytelling in writing for a general audience. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the evolution of Russian anti-ship missiles, with a focus on the SS-N-25 and the introduction of universal vertical launchers. The Russian naval strategy prioritizes anti-access/area denial rather than protecting sea lines of communication. Russian anti-ship missiles differ from Western equivalents in terms of longer ranges, heavier warheads, and supersonic speed. The article also discusses the development of smaller and more advanced missiles, such as the 3M55 Oniks, which offer improved range, navigation, and resistance to countermeasures. It provides information on various Russian missile systems, including the SS-N-278 Sizzler, Brahmos, Kalibr, Kh-59MK, Kh-32, and the SS-N-33 Zircon. However, there are doubts and uncertainties surrounding the Zircon missile's actual performance and availability. The article concludes by mentioning that the Gorshkov-class frigates will be the first to receive Zircon missiles. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the history and capabilities of the BRAHMOS missile, a supersonic cruise missile developed through a collaboration between India and Russia. The missile has been successfully tested and delivered to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, and has been used in various combat environments. The article also mentions the missile's land attack and submarine-launched versions, as well as plans to develop a lighter air-launched variant. The company behind the missile, BrahMos Aerospace, is also exploring export opportunities, with the Philippines being its first foreign customer. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses on long-range deep-strike weapons developed by American army for future battles. Topics discussed include that the Army is focused on its capabilities of developing Extended Range Cannon Artillery and the Precision Strike Missile; developing the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) that targets more than 70 kilometers away and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) an all-weather, precision-strike guided missile.

The article from Defense One discusses various topics, including the potential impact of a government shutdown on troops' pay over Christmas, the U.S. military's presence in Syria, and recent developments in the Middle East, such as airstrikes in Yemen. Additionally, it mentions the U.S. Army's plan to cut more than a dozen general officer positions and the Air Force's consideration of reducing future F-35 purchases. The article provides insights into these defense-related issues and offers a comprehensive overview of current events in the military and international affairs. [Extracted from the article]

This summer, Iran will turn into a de facto "threshold nuclear" state - one with enough highly enriched uranium for one nuclear device and the technology to make it a weapon. If Iran chooses to go nuclear - a decision that the Iranian regime alone will make - Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia will all feel compelled to go nuclear as well. In 2015, the U.S.-led agreement to delay Iran's program failed to go far enough, but in 2018, when the U.S. withdrew from that same agreement, the mullahs were some 17 months away from threshold status. [Extracted from the article]

Israel has escalated its attacks on Hezbollah, killing a top commander in an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs. The commander, Ibrahim Aqil, was the head of Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit and a member of the group's top military council. The attack comes after a series of recent attacks and explosions, which Hezbollah has blamed on Israel and vowed to retaliate against. Israel's military operations are shifting from the war against Hamas in Gaza to the northern border with Lebanon. [Extracted from the article]

Israel has announced that it killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil, in an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs. Aqil was the head of Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit and a member of the group's top military council. The strike also resulted in the deaths of around 10 of Radwan's commanders and at least 12 other people, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. This incident follows a series of attacks that have heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel has stated that its military operations are now shifting focus from the war against Hamas in Gaza to the northern border with Lebanon. [Extracted from the article]

Israel has been conducting a high-risk campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, using booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies to disrupt the group. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah by targeting its operatives, infrastructure, and supply lines. This operation was in response to Hezbollah missile strikes on northern Israel last October. Israel's actions have included assassinations, precision strikes, and a recent commando operation in Syria. While the strategy appears to be working, there is concern that it may provoke an all-out war with Hezbollah. [Extracted from the article]

Israel has been conducting a high-risk campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, using booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies to disrupt the group. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah by targeting its operatives, infrastructure, and supply lines. This operation was in response to Hezbollah missile strikes on northern Israel and has included other actions such as assassinations and precision strikes. While the strategy appears to have worked in weakening Hezbollah, there is concern that it may provoke an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel has also carried out risky operations in Syria to target Iranian and Hezbollah capabilities. These actions have damaged Hezbollah's ability to replenish its arsenal, but there are warnings that a wider operation could work in Hezbollah's favor. [Extracted from the article]

A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels reached central Israel, triggering sirens in Tel Aviv and the Jerusalem foothills. The missile was shot at by the Israeli military and partially broke apart in mid-air. The Houthis claimed that the missile was new and hypersonic, but did not provide further details. This marks the deepest reach of a missile launched from Yemen, and the Israeli military is reviewing the performance of its interceptors. Hypersonic missiles are difficult to intercept due to their high speed and complex trajectory. In response to reports of the Houthis acquiring hypersonic missiles, Israel had previously announced the development of a new system to counter them. The Houthis are part of an Iranian axis that includes Hamas and Hezbollah, and Iran has been providing the Houthis with missiles since 2015. Nine people were injured in the missile attack, and there was damage to infrastructure and a fire in a nearby area. [Extracted from the article]

Israel has launched airstrikes on the Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah in Yemen in response to a drone attack on Tel Aviv by the Iran-backed militants. The airstrikes targeted a power station and fuel storage sites, resulting in the deaths of three people and the injury of 87 others. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the port was being used as a gateway for Iranian weapons supplies to the Houthis. The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks on Israel and commercial ship traffic in the Red Sea, while Israel has warned of further retaliation. Saudi Arabia has denied any involvement in the targeting of Hodeidah. The Biden administration has expressed support for Israel's right to self-defense. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reportedly targeted a large ammunition warehouse in the Voronezh region of southwest Russia. The stockpile included surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, artillery, tanks shells, and firearms. The detonation of explosive objects caused a fire and led to the evacuation of around 50 residents from nearby communities. Additionally, the Ukrainian Air Force claimed to have downed 13 Russian drones launched from Russian territory. The drone activity coincides with Russian ground forces advancing in eastern Ukraine and increasing incursions in the Kharkiv region. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine is developing a new maritime strategy for the Black Sea region. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on Myanmar's long-term plans to expand its blue water naval capability to defend its fossil fuel deposits and fisheries. Topics discussed include an overview of the modernisation of the Myanmar Navy with the purchase of new Chinese-built frigates equipped with C-802 surface-to-surface missile systems, the defence cooperation between India and Myanmar, and Myanmar's geopolitical advantage and disadvantage.

On April 13, Iran launched a multi-front attack on Israel, involving military drones, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and rockets. However, the attack was largely intercepted by Israel, with only minor damage occurring. The attack was in response to the killing of Iranian General Mohammad Reza Zahedi by Israeli airstrikes. The situation is tense, and there is a risk of escalation to all-out war, but both sides would prefer to avoid it. The US is cautioning against an Israeli counterattack, and the international community's ability to stabilize the situation in the Middle East is uncertain. [Extracted from the article]

This article presents information about the U.S. Predator campaign to hunt down and kill Osama bin Laden and other Al Qaeda leaders in Pakistan where they are believed to be hiding. Bin Laden recently released a tape recording in which he again threatens the U.S., but in which he also makes an offer of peace. The Predator campaign uses Global Hawk unmanned recon aircraft to locate targets and to guide Predator missiles. Recently a missile attack is believed to have killed several top al Qaeda officials and several civilians in Pakistan.

The article offers information on the Tomahawk cruise missile from Raytheon Co.

Are American ground-launched missiles realistically deployable in Japan? Over the 32 years that the INF Treaty bound the United States and Russia (with the exception of the one violating missile type), China emerged as a missile power in its own right. Even as Russia does not acknowledge the 9M729 missile as an INF system, it has offered the United States a moratorium on the deployment of missiles that either side might seek to develop and introduce in the new post-INF security environment. For Japan, if a U.S.-Russia moratorium were to materialize, not only would the already existent four battalions of 9M729 missiles likely find their way into the Russian Far East, where they might come into range of Japanese territory, but so would future post-INF Russian missiles find their way toward the Pacific. [Extracted from the article]

The Group of Seven (G-7) nations have issued a warning to Iran, cautioning against providing ballistic missiles to Russia for the war in Ukraine. While the US does not currently have proof that Iran has delivered the missiles to Russia, the statement emphasizes the concern of the G-7 allies and their readiness to respond swiftly and in a coordinated manner if such a transfer occurs. The warning comes in response to indications that Iran is seeking deeper military cooperation with Russia, including the supply of surface-to-surface missiles. The US and its allies are closely monitoring the situation and considering potential measures, such as an effective ban on Iran Air flights into Europe. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the aerospace industry of the U.S. is planning to roll out long-range missiles. This has been done mainly for space exploration programs of the country like for Saturn and Apollo and is said to be a major readjustment in the industry. The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) is expected to give about 15.5 billion dollars for this program.

The article presents information on the development of guided missiles in the U.S. It reports on ground to ground B-61 Matador missile which is now obsolete, air to ground Tarzon glide missile of Air Force used in the World War II. Other missiles discussed are air to air missile Firebird which is not in production, and ground to air missile, which is the counterpart of an anti-aircraft shell.