Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Several new programs have arisen to drive low-cost munitions into service more quickly and at higher volumes than ever before.
Apr 17, 2026
Air Force leaders say on-orbit data proves space-based moving target indication works amid new contracts and a $7 billion push to field new satellites rapidly.
Jun 01, 2026
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a purpose-built production facility for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Next-Generation Interceptor program.
Jun 01, 2026
Five people were killed and two others injured following an explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, on the morning of June 1.
May 29, 2026
Switzerland says binding bids are in to field an air and missile defense system to gap fill and augment the delayed delivery of U.S. Patriot systems.
May 29, 2026
A Russian one-way attack drone hit a residential building in Romania, injuring two people.
May 28, 2026
Poland and the UK are set to push ahead with development of a new medium-range surface-to-air missile.
May 26, 2026
The German armed forces are starting to refine their space operational plans, including for the deployment of offensive capabilities.
May 26, 2026
The Netherlands is seeking another tactical weapon to expand the armament options for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Fleet.
May 26, 2026
Thales has demonstrated a second key element of the company's effort, with French partners, to deliver a deep-strike system of the country’s armed forces.