Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

May 06, 2026
The F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter’s increased combat radius favors a missile-carrying CCA that could be deployed by crewed fighters and bombers.
Apr 29, 2026
U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein now refers conditionally to the prospect of fielding a space-based layer of interceptors.
Apr 28, 2026
Editors reflect on a busy period for defense, sharing insights on Quad-A, Sea-Air-Space, Aviation Week's MALMS, the latest Pentagon budget figures, and everything else you need to know on air and missile modernization.
Apr 28, 2026
The Trump administration’s first long-range spending plan raises planned outlays for offensive missile procurement sevenfold.
Apr 23, 2026
In a battlespace unrecognizable from when the war began in 2022, Ukraine’s adaptations appear to be outpacing the Russian invaders.
May 08, 2026
Turkish defense electronics firm Aselsan has unveiled an airborne decoy derivative of its Tolun family of small-diameter glide bombs.
May 08, 2026
Saab is introducing an upgraded version of its Bolide air defense interceptor, with a larger warhead, enhanced terminal performance and upgrade opportunities.
May 07, 2026
Anduril plans to conduct three company-funded tests of a hypersonic vehicle launched by a Rocket Lab rocket, the launch company said May 7.
May 07, 2026
The Norway government has restricted the export of Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM) technology to Malaysia.
May 07, 2026
The UK Defense Ministry is getting close to picking a tactical UAS under the so-called Corvus program and replacing the Thales Watchkeeper system.
May 06, 2026
Turkey has unveiled plans to develop long-range conventionally-armed ballistic missiles as a deterrent against adversaries.
May 06, 2026
Turkish missile developer Roketsan has unveiled a new version of its Smart Micro Munition (MAM) family of glide bombs.