Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Mar 16, 2026
The CASIC LY-1 laser weapon, revealed at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, features a larger aperture than the U.S. Navy’s Helios.
Mar 16, 2026
As high-energy lasers become weapons for countering small drones, the technology is on its way to demonstrating the potential to shoot down strategic threats.
Mar 13, 2026
Assessing the the Iran war status is increasingly about who has what in stock.
Mar 06, 2026
Boost-phase missile defense challenges the historic model for space-based interceptors, but a startup is proposing a possible thrust-based solution.
Mar 03, 2026
Listen in as editors reflect on program updates and other highlights from the AFA Warfare Symposium.
Mar 13, 2026
Avio is considering how to speed up U.S. missile motor production, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East pointing to demand greatly surpassing projections.
Mar 12, 2026
An anti-ship version of the U.S. Army’s newest long-range, surface-to-surface missile has completed its first test flight, Lockheed Martin said.
Mar 12, 2026
The Air Force Research Laboratory ground launched a liquid-fueled ballistic missile powered by the Ursa Major Draper rocket engine in January.
Mar 12, 2026
A new U.S. Army online marketplace for counter uncrewed aircraft systems is now hosting more than 90 products.
Mar 12, 2026
The Israel Defense Forces says it is increasing its focus on taking out Iran’s drone warfare capacity.
Mar 12, 2026
Leonardo plans to demonstrate elements of its new Michelangelo Dome in Ukraine this year, as it sets sights on networking air and missile defenses Europe-wide.
Mar 12, 2026
Iceye is targeting more than €500 million ($580 million) in sales this year aided by a €1.5 billion contracted backlog it recorded at the end of 2025.
Mar 11, 2026
Thales has joined the European race to push multi-layered air and missile defense initiatives in an integrated “dome” concept, launching what it calls SkyDefender.