Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Sep 05, 2025
After its rapid-fire development, the low-cost Extended-Range Attack Munition cruise missile program is poised for trial by fire.
Aug 28, 2025
Defense companies are bracing for risk as the Pentagon signals it may require self-funded prototypes for space-based interceptors.
Aug 21, 2025
With their promise of deep magazines and relatively low cost per shot, laser weapons are becoming a battlefield reality.
Aug 15, 2025
Here's what was new or surprising at this year's Space and Missile Defense conference, from counter-UAS to in-space mobility.
Aug 07, 2025
After losing NGAD to Boeing, Lockheed plans to develop the F-35 to fill the gap.
Jun 16, 2026
Elbit Systems’ plan to equip the Israeli Air Force and potentially others with airborne high-power lasers is starting to take shape.
Jun 15, 2026
Diehl Defense and Spanish Missile Systems have agreed to continue their relationship should their hypersonic defense weapon concept be selected for the next step in an EU-funded program.
Jun 15, 2026
Munitions assisted by Shield AI’s Hivemind software strike targets at a rate of 75% or higher in real conflicts, company President Ryan Tseng tells Aviation Week.
Jun 15, 2026
At some point in 2027, Israel is scheduled to start producing a new workhorse for the Arrow Weapon System.
Jun 15, 2026
MBDA said it plans to have a land-based version of its MdCN naval cruise missile available for customers by the end of the decade.
Jun 12, 2026
Florida-based Starfighters Space is seeing an uptick in U.S. defense interest in hypersonic defense testing.
Jun 11, 2026
France Orders Nuclear Cruise Missile, Eyeing 2035 Service Entry
Jun 11, 2026
France has announced the order for its next-generation nuclear cruise missile with MBDA, targeting service entry in 2035.