🚀 Launch Updates | Episode 17 Isar Aerospace successfully launches the Spectrum into orbit 📅 5 September 2026 📍 Andøya Spaceport It's the first time a European start-up company reaches space and the first orbital launch from continental Europe. 🔗 www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/first-s...

First successful flight of ISAR Aerospace's Spectrum - HCoC

On 5 September 2026, Isar Aerospace became the first commercial space company from Europe to successfully deliver satellites into orbit.

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🚀 Launch Updates | Episode 16 German Navy's frigate Sachsen-Anhalt tested 2 Israeli short-range ballistic missiles LORA 📅 1/9/26 📍 Atlantic Ocean Read more about what we know about this launch: www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/germany... #LaunchUpdates #Germany #SRBM #LORA #HCoC

Germany tests Israeli short-range ballistic missiles LORA - HCoC

During the night from 1 to 2 September, the German Navy's frigate Sachsen-Anhalt tested fired two short-range LORA ballistic missiles. Read more about what we know about this launch:

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🔴 On 11 August 2026, theUS & 40 other countries delivered a statement at the Conference on Disarmament on the #notifications of ballistic missiles. It comes a month aftera Chinese SLBM test over the Pacific. 🔗Find out more about it & its link with the #HCoC: shorturl.at/EzWPs

🚀 Launch Update #15 — China conducts maiden flight of Long March 10B with first-stage recovery test 📍 Wenchang Space Launch Site, Hainan | 10/07/2026 #LaunchUpdates #Space #China #LongMarch10B #ReusableLaunchVehicles #Hcoc 🔗 urls.fr/WTmM-i

Long March 10B: China Successfully Demonstrates First-Stage Recovery During Maiden Flight - HCoC

On 10 July 2026, China conducted the maiden flight of the Long March 10B from the Wenchang Space Launch Site, successfully demonstrating the controlled recovery of its first stage during an orbital mi...

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🚀#13 — China conducts SLBM test 📍 South China Sea | 6 July 2026 China conducted a full-range SLBM test, missile involved either the JL-2 or JL-3, both operated by the PLAN. #LaunchUpdates #StrategicMissiles #China #SLBM #JL2 #JL3 #HCoC 🔗Read more : urls.fr/P8u3UN

China's Latest SLBM Test in the Pacific - HCoC

On 6 July 2026, China carried out a full-range SLBM test from the South China Sea, although the missile system involved has not been officially disclosed.

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🔴 New study: ‘India’s #Hypersonic Evolution: From Concept to Capability’ 🚀🇮🇳 #India is getting closer to realising its hypersonic ambitions (a programme that has been underway since the 1990s). Read this new paper by Dr Javed Alam, from #CAPSSIndia 🔗 shorturl.at/iLg5g

India’s Hypersonic Evolution: From Concept to Capability - HCoC

India has stated its ambitions regarding hypersonic technologies, and is currently developing the LR-AShM system. These efforts are tied to various strategic and political expectations.

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#11 — Long March 12B maiden flight 📍 Jianquan | 1 June 2026 China successfully launched the Long March 12B Y1. The 2-stage 🚀, capable of lifting ~20t to LEO was designed for reusability. #LaunchUpdates #China #LongMarch12B #CASC #Reusability #HCoC 🔗https://shorturl.at/7O0PQ

🚀Fascinating discussion on #hypersonic missiles, arms control and CBMs at the VIC in the margins of the #HCoC Annual Regular Meeting. 🇪🇺🇺🇾🇯🇴 An event supported by @eudiplomacy.bsky.social & introduced by M. Homolkova, Amb. Garofali from Uruguay and Amb . Hindawi from Jordan

🛰️In the margins of the #HCoC ARM, VCDNP and FRS are co-hosting a side-event on "HCoC and Space Launch Technologies" With UNODA, UNOOSA, ESPI, BMEIA, PMs of & Jordan Uruguay in Vienna

🔴Happening now! States are gathering in Vienna for the Annual Regular Meeting of the #HCoC A chance to discuss missile proliferation, space launch developments & for Amb. Garofali from @CancilleriaUy 🇺🇾 to pass the Chairmanship of the Code to @AmbMHindawi from 🇯🇴

🚀 🇷🇺 Launch Updates | Episode 10 Russia Tests RS-28 Sarmat ICBM 📅12 May 2026 After a series of failure, Russia successfully conducted a test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat. 🔗https://shorturl.at/heakX #LaunchUpdates #Russia #Sarmat #RS28 #ICBM #MissileTest #StrategicForces #HCoC

🚀🇮🇳 #9 — India tests MIRV-capable Agni-V 📍 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island | 8 May 2026 MIRVed Agni-V flight test successfully conducted across the Indian Ocean Region. #LaunchUpdates #India #AgniV #MIRV #MissileTest #StrategicForces #HCoC 🔗 shorturl.at/UJW4i

India Launches MIRV-Capable Agni-V Missile - HCoC

India tested a MIRV-capable version of the Agni-V, reinforcing its strategic deterrence capabilities.

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#8 — Soyuz-5 | Successful maiden flight 📍 Site 45, Baikonur, Kazakhstan | 30 April 2026 Soyuz-5 first flightwas a key validation of new Russian medium-lift launcher. #LaunchUpdates #Roscosmos #Soyuz-5 #Spaceflight #Russia #HCoC 🔗https://www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/first-flight-of-soyuz-5/

#7 — SLS SLV | Artemis II 🚀 📍Kennedy Space Center | 2 Apr 2026 Successful launch of the SLS for the Artemis II mission, sending the first crewed flght to lunar orbit since the Apollo missions. 🔗https://shorturl.at/83mZQ #LaunchUpdates #ArtemisII #SLS

#6 — Iran IRBM | Diego Garcia🚀 📍Diego Garcia | 20 Mar 2026 2 Iranian missiles targeted the US-UK. First combat use of IRBM, range ~ 4,000 km, likely Ghaem-100, Qased or Khorramshahr-4. 🔗https://shorturl.at/XYhHP #LaunchUpdates #Iran #BallisticMissiles #DiegoGarcia #IRBM

🌏 Last week, Simon Menet represented @frstrategie.bsky.social to the Asia Senior-Level Talks on Non-Proliferation #ASTOP 🤝 An opportunity to promote the #HCoC in the region 🙏 Thanks to the Japonese MoFA for the invitation & the EU for the support. ▶️ About ASTOP : www.mofa.go.jp/press/releas...

#5 — First use of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) against Iran 📍Iran| March 2026 🚀US used PrSM for the first time in combat #LaunchUpdates #PrSM #IranWar #BallisticMissiles #HCoC 🔗https://www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/first-use-of-the-precision-strike-missile-prsm-2026-iran-war/

#4 — FP-7 ­| flight Test 📍Ukraine | 27 Feb 2026 🇺🇦 Firepoint tested the FP-7, a 300 km range tactical ballistic missile. #LaunchUpdates #FP7 #Ukraine #TacticalMissile #FirePoint #Hcoc 🔗https://www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-fp-7-a-new-short-range-ballistic-system-for-ukraine/

Yesterday's workshop in Vienna highlighted the HCoC’s role in transparency, non-proliferation and space security 🚀🤝 Cooperation and political commitment remain essential. Co-organized with VCDNP, Uruguay, Austria and the EU in Vienna #HCoC #NonProliferation

#3 — SCOOTER HS-1 🇬🇧/🇩🇪 | Experimental flight success 📍 Andøya Spaceport | 3 Feb 2026 Nominal liftoff. Accelerated beyond Mach 6 → controlled splashdown after 300 km. Experimental single-stage hypersonic demonstrator. #LaunchUpdates #Hypersonics #SCOOTERHS1 🔗 shorturl.at/tWhuP

SCOOTER HS-1: First Flight of an Experimental Hypersonic Launcher by Hypersonica - HCoC

On 3 February 2026, the Anglo-German startup Hypersonica conducted the first hypersonic test flight of its SCOOTER HS-1 demonstrator from Andøya Space.

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#2 — Ariane 64 🇪🇺 | Maiden flight success 📍 Kourou | 12 Feb 2026 #LaunchUpdates #Ariane64 #EuropeanSpace #HeavyLauncher #HCoC 🔗https://shorturl.at/2XV3U

Ariane 64: A Successful Inaugural Flight on the Ariane 64 Heavy-Lift Configuration - HCoC

On 12 February 2026, Arianespace successfully carried out the first heavy-configuration flight of the Ariane 64, marking an important step in the development of the European launcher.

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🚀 New series: Major launch events: space & missiles #1 — CERES-2 🇨🇳 | Maiden flight failure 📍 Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre 📅17 Jan 2026 🔗https://url-shortener.me/DA5I #LaunchUpdates #SpaceSafety #HCoC #MissileTests

🌍🚀 Nouvelle publication HCoC ! Ambitions spatiales & prévention de la prolifération : quel rôle pour le HCoC dans la sécurité africaine ? Le HCoC comme levier de stabilité régionale 🛡️ 📖 À lire : www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/entre-a... #HCoC #NonProlifération #Afrique #SpaceSecurity

Entre ambitions spatiales et prévention de la prolifération: Le rôle du HCoC dans la sécurité africaine contemporaine - HCoC

Entre montée des ambitions spatiales et diffusion de technologies à double usage, l’Afrique se trouve confrontée à de nouvelles vulnérabilités stratégiques. Dans ce contexte, le Code de conduite de La...

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Amb. Alejandro Garofali (🇺🇾) on Uruguay’s Chairmanship of the #HCoC and recent outreach in Pretoria 🇿🇦. Working to strengthen multilateralism and promote dialogue on global security. 🌍🤝 ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QA7... #NonProliferation #InternationalSecurity #Multilateralism

Interview with Amb. Alejandro Garofali, HCoC Chair 2025 2026, Uruguay

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Looks like North Korea's "hypersonic" missile test was conducted from around the same spot as March 27, 2023 and Hwsong-11A SRBM and Sep. 12, 2024 600mm MLRS tests, around a bunch of missile bases in Junghwa/Ryokpho south of Pyongyang (38°52'27.17" N 125°55'45.60" E) www.nknews.org/2026/01/nort...

🆕 The EU just adopted a new Council Decision in support of the #HCoC! At a time of intense missile activity, the HCoC is a key confidence-building instrument. @frstrategie.bsky.social is grateful to continue supporting its implementation. #NonProliferation #InternationalSecurity shorturl.at/WIEfE

⬇️🇺🇦🚀Reports regarding new missile developements in Ukraine. Ukraine is one of the case studies of our recent papers of the drivers for missile acquisition and development. 📰🔗Read it here: www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-gro...

The Growing Appeal of Missiles: Current Drivers Behind Ballistic Missile Acquisition and Development - HCoC

This paper recalls the state of ballistic missile proliferation at the time of the adoption of the Code, before delving into the genesis of the Code and especially the various reports and meetings tha...

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#BREAKING 🇺🇦Ukraine has started using the Sapsan ballistic missile system, Zelensky says. 🔹 “Many times the enemy thought we used Neptune missiles — let them think so.” Follow our backup page : @osintradar.bsky.social

🚨 Happening today! #HCoC webinar “The Shield and the Sword: The Impact of Ballistic Missile Defence on Missile Proliferation.” ⏰3 Dec. 2025 - 3:00 PM CET with Etienne Marcuz & Emmanuelle Maitre, FRS, Sitki Egeli, Izmir University of Economics and Zuzanna Gwadera, IISS–UK

We are concluding our seminar with a last session on Space developments and spread of dual-use technologies 🗣️David Kasibante, Alexandre Houdayer FRS @frstrategie.bsky.social, Jaymion Hendricks, and Danie Henning

SESSION 3: HCoC as Multilateral CBM Deep dive into the HCoC with: Alexandre Houdayer @frstrategie.bsky.social [UR] Amb. Garofali (HCoC Chair) [AU] GW Gallhofer @gwg-mfa.bsky.social 🔍 What is HCoC? How does it work? Obligations for subscribing states? 145 countries already on board! #HagueCode #CBM