Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

May 02, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
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
Companies say they are ready to support the White House’s Golden Dome initiative. They just need the green light.
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 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.
Mar 18, 2026
Hensoldt agreed a deal to assure critical radar component supply through 2030—a signal European defense suppliers are bullish about long-term demand.
Mar 17, 2026
The U.S. Army is weeks away from fielding its first Long Range Hypersonic Weapon battery.
Mar 17, 2026
The U.S. Army is finally taking on the procurement in addition to the operational responsibility of the THAAD system from the Missile Defense Agency.
Mar 17, 2026
The director of Golden Dome argues that cost estimates predicting huge increases to the program's price tag are fundamentally flawed.
Mar 17, 2026
Elbit Systems' CEO has disclosed that the Israeli defense technology company is working on a helicopter-based high-power laser application.
Mar 16, 2026
Croatia’s prime minister says he has raised concerns with NATO about Serbia’s apparent acquisition of Chinese air-launched, long-range missiles.
Mar 16, 2026
Diehl has struck a partnership agreement with Indra to jointly pursue a Spanish medium-range air defense program.
Mar 16, 2026
The Swedish government is moving forward with efforts to build a local national security rocket launch capability as part of a wider push to enhance its military space capacity.