Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Jan 31, 2025
A new executive order seeks to bolster national security by reviving and expanding a massive space- and ground-based missile defense system.
Jan 31, 2025
After President Trump signed an executive order for “Iron Dome for America,” editors discuss how an idea that dates back to the Cold War could take shape today.
Jan 17, 2025
Survivability and increased standoff head the list of priorities for long-term Air Force modernization.
Jan 16, 2025
Boeing F-15s are getting anti-ship standoff weapons as the Air Force looks to use machine learning to improve tracking of targets at sea.
Dec 20, 2024
Modernization was in the forefront, with orders for advanced fighters, uncrewed combat aircraft development and a first appearance of China’s latest combat jet.
Apr 24, 2026
The U.S. Space Force has identified the 12 companies currently on contract to develop space-based interceptors ahead of a planned 2028 demonstration.
Apr 24, 2026
The MBDA-led team leading one of two European hypersonic interceptor efforts is poised to settle on its preferred configuration within weeks.
Apr 23, 2026
LIG Defense & Aerospace finalized a $94 million contract with Malaysia for the export of the K-SAAM, marking the system’s first international sale.
Apr 23, 2026
Dutch defense startup Destinus says it has begun flight trials of key features of its Ruta Blk. 2 deep-strike weapon.
Apr 23, 2026
Saab has been delivering its Giraffe 1X air surveillance radars built before orders were even placed to Middle East customers to address urgent needs there, CEO Micael Johansson says.
Apr 23, 2026
The Israeli Defense Ministry says it has awarded Elbit Systems deals worth more than NIS600 million ($200 million) to boost output of air-launched weapons.
Apr 23, 2026
A French government defense spending boost coupled with strong export demand has Safran expecting up to a fivefold increase in missile-related production.
Apr 22, 2026
Germany’s quest to field deep-strike capabilities may involve multiple suppliers and different services, rather than narrowing those options at the outset, the Bundeswehr’s top officer says.