Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Apr 22, 2025
The imminent kickoff of the Enduring High-Energy Laser program gives industry a platform to mainstream directed-energy technology.
Apr 17, 2025
The C-130’s new role opens the door for a novel class of mass-produced, low-cost cruise missiles to enter U.S. and foreign weapon inventories.
Apr 17, 2025
Companies say they are ready to support the White House’s Golden Dome initiative. They just need the green light.
Apr 08, 2025
Longtime aerospace executive Tony Gingiss will lead the small satellite company as it expands its production capacity to fulfill key Space Force contracts.
Apr 02, 2025
Long Wall, formerly known as ABL Space Systems, has changed its name and mission focus.
Feb 24, 2026
An RFI about tail kit tech adds a new angle to the USAF's continued pursuit of a new weapon to replace the Dynetics/Boeing GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator.
Feb 23, 2026
GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have won a $12.4 million USAF contract to complete preliminary design of the GEK1500 engine.
Feb 23, 2026
The U.S. Army says it plans to field an extended-range version of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) that runs through a competitive fly-off in fiscal 2028.
Feb 23, 2026
Emirati defense group Edge has signed an MOU with Safran on the potential joint development and production of air-to-ground weapon systems.
Feb 23, 2026
Diehl Defense is looking to revive its counter-drone ambition by relaunching its mobile kinetic defense vehicle with new intercept capabilities.
Feb 23, 2026
France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK have agreed to pursue lower-cost air defense interceptors jointly.
Feb 20, 2026
In February, South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration said it restarted the selection process for the Korean Next Generation Destroyer program.
Feb 20, 2026
Japan’s Synspective says it secured a contract to support the country’s project to access SAR satellite data that Tokyo is acquiring through a PFI.