Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Oct 15, 2021
As calls grow for more affordable hypersonic systems, Dynetics remains focused on delivering the baseline weapon on time.
Oct 14, 2021
GBU-72 penetrator clears tests; U.S. Army UH-60 negotiations; Serbia to buy Airbus aircraft; and Chinook rotor blade upgrades in doubt.
Oct 13, 2021
The U.S. Navy is set to decide a path forward after two rounds of protests have delayed the Next-Generation Jammer Low-Band program.
Oct 08, 2021
The service has taken the lead on defeating small drones, looking at near-term acquisition and long-term development.
Oct 06, 2021
Russia’s Zircon missile; Japan tests F-35B on carrier; U.S. Air Force looks for next-gen protections; and F-35A drops B61 test bomb.
Dec 14, 2023
The Nov. 16 demonstration moves the GE project closer to a full-scale ground test in late 2025 of a unique new turbine-based combined cycle engine.
Dec 13, 2023
Startup propulsion company Ursa Major has begun assembly of the first Draper engine for a new-generation, air-launched hypersonic target vehicle.
Dec 13, 2023
A coalition of nations led by France is beginning to firm up plans for the creation of a NATO-compatible ground-based air defense system to protect Ukraine.
Dec 12, 2023
L3Harris highlights the potential for the acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne to help the defense contractor become a larger player in space and missile systems.
Dec 11, 2023
The Missile Defense Agency on Dec. 11 successfully tested an upgraded Ground-Based Interceptor.
Dec 08, 2023
Airworthiness testing included eight firings of a Raafel Spike Non-Line-of-Sight missile from the latest version of the heavy attack helicopter, Lockheed said.
Dec 08, 2023
Lockheed Martin delivered the first Precision Strike Missile to the Army after qualification testing in November from the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Dec 07, 2023
MDA's deputy director offered several explanations to potentially justify an earlier down-select to one NGI contractor.