Event Brief
Sep 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
IAI LORA ballistic missiles launched from German frigate
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The German Navy demonstrated the launch of Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) LORA ballistic missile from an F125 frigate, firing at least two missiles from the Sachsen-Anhalt during a test in the North Atlantic. The launches were conducted under the Bundeswehr operational experimentation (OPEX) program with the Bundeswehr Innovation Center in Erding, with maritime and air traffic warned 45 days beforehand.
WHO: German Navy; Bundeswehr Innovation Center in Erding; Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
WHAT: At least two LORA ballistic missiles were launched from the frigate Sachsen-Anhalt during an OPEX test in the North Atlantic.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET
WHERE: North Atlantic (waters between Ireland and Iceland)
WHY: The launches were conducted as part of the Bundeswehr’s operational experimentation (OPEX) program.
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