Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Apr 15, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 14, 2022
Spirit’s reengining work; South Korea earmarks transport aircraft, missile funds; F-35A flying hours drop; and Draken gets RAF contract.
Apr 13, 2022
AUKUS hypersonic decision comes as Russia uses Kinzhal in Ukraine and the U.S. successfully trials HAWC weapon.
Apr 12, 2022
Avoiding the F-35’s long, costly testing cycle is the goal of reorganization and modernization efforts by the 53rd Wing.
Apr 08, 2022
Revisions planned every two years for Boeing-designed loyal wingman.
Feb 28, 2024
A Raytheon/Kongsberg team has tested an upgraded Amraam-ER surface-to-air missile featuring a new version of the seeker and booster rocket motor.
Feb 23, 2024
The Pentagon sent Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine last year without a plan for long-term sustainment, a new watchdog report says.
Feb 21, 2024
Rafael has launched the initial stages of production for the Ice Breaker cruise missile after receiving orders from two governments.
Feb 20, 2024
The Northrop Grumman LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile recently completed multiple key tests.
Feb 20, 2024
Startups in the counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) segment face a bevy of challenges.
Feb 20, 2024
NATO and European nations are stepping up deliveries of lethal aid to Ukraine amid fears that Russia could take advantage of Ukrainian shortages of ammunition.
Feb 18, 2024
AVIC has brought a Changhe Z-10ME to the Singapore Airshow this year, marking the attack helicopter’s first trip to a foreign event.
Feb 16, 2024
Washington has recently determined how Russia will attempt to field a new ASAT capability that analysts have been secretly tracking for several years.