Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Oct 14, 2022
Industry officials expect a quick decision on next variant of the Precision Strike Missile program after submitting bids in September.
Oct 06, 2022
The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) should be strengthened to address the potential proliferation of ballistic missile technology through the development of new-generation satellite launchers, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has suggested. 
Sep 30, 2022
The sailing of the long-delayed aircraft carrier is a trial run ahead of its 2023 operational deployment.
Sep 29, 2022
Iranian loitering munitions and drones may be filling in for Russian combat aircraft and guided missiles in Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
Sep 28, 2022
A Raytheon/Northrop Grumman team will field the first hypersonic missile powered by an air-breathing engine by the end of fiscal 2027.
May 31, 2024
Japan’s defense acquisition agency ATLA says it has struck an agreement with authorities in France and Germany to explore railgun technology.
May 31, 2024
The Netherlands has declared its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet ready to take on the dual-capable aircraft (DCA) nuclear mission from the F-16.
May 30, 2024
The 4,000-lb.-thrust Draper has now amassed more than 50 hot fire tests.
May 29, 2024
Germany is looking to place a top-up order for Patriot air-and-missile defense systems.
May 28, 2024
Poland has signed a $735 million contract to acquire hundreds of air-launched standoff cruise missiles from Lockheed Martin.
May 28, 2024
A May 28 solicitation by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center does not cite the Feb. 4, 2023, shoot-down but suggests balloons still pose a threat.
May 28, 2024
The Dutch government says it is in talks with other European Patriot air and missile defense system users to collectively build up a system for Ukraine.
May 28, 2024
The Republic of Korea Air Force and South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration have confirmed that the L-SAM is on track to enter service in 2028.