Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) in late January passed its preliminary design review (PDR) on an accelerated schedule.

At the heart of the system will be the Diehl IRIS-T surface-launched medium-range missile fire units,.

North Korea’s General Missile Bureau has announced that it fired a new “strategic cruise missile” for the first time on Jan. 24.

The UK is set to upgrade the Sea Viper air defense system that equips its Type 45 destroyers to enable improved capabilities against ballistic missiles.

German lawmakers have approved €1.23 billion ($1.34 billion) in funding for the development of a new mobile short-range air defense system.

Congressional leaders are planning to increase oversight of the U.S. Air Force’s massive intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) modernization program.

The UK’s DragonFire laser directed energy demonstration weapon has been tested against aerial targets for the first time.

The Japan Defense Ministry (JMOD) has signed on to acquire Raytheon RGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles through the Foreign Military Sales process.