Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Mar 24, 2026
Aviation Week editors discuss the increase in projected Golden Dome costs and what the fiscal 2027 Pentagon budget request may tell us about the umbrella program.
Mar 20, 2026
The record-high defense top line is intended to grow aircraft fleets, increase munition buys and bolster missile defenses.
Mar 20, 2026
The phones are ringing at defense companies from governments urgently seeking more weapons. Often, they are being put on hold.
Mar 18, 2026
European defense companies see a pot of gold under missile defense dome developments.
Mar 17, 2026
Aviation Week editors Robert Wall and Steve Trimble discuss the evolution and future of laser weapons that are now getting their first battlefield kills.
Mar 26, 2026
European missile manufacturer MBDA plans to “intensify” its production ramp-up in 2026, CEO Eric Beranger says.
Mar 26, 2026
Washington has given the green light to a potential sale to Japan of a test support package for its Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program.
Mar 26, 2026
Taiwan is targeting a 2027 introduction for an upgraded version of its Tien Chien II beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, following several years of testing.
Mar 25, 2026
The character of Iranian drone and missile barrages on Middle East countries since Feb. 28 may reflect lessons from Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Mar 25, 2026
The Pentagon on March 25 rolled out another series of agreements with major contractors to increase production of key munitions as the department looks to increase industrial capacity by outlining a clear demand signal for weapons.
Mar 25, 2026
The EU has earmarked $133 million in funding to speed efforts to move defense technology initiatives into the field more quickly.
Mar 25, 2026
Korea Aerospace Industries rolled out the first KF-21 Blk. 1 production aircraft at its Sacheon facility, in a ceremony attended by President Lee Jae-myung.
Mar 24, 2026
AeroVironment has unveiled the Locust X3 system as a 20-35-kW higher energy laser.