Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Nov 08, 2024
U.S. Air Force officials continue to voice concerns that the Army is not prioritizing protection of air bases.
Oct 15, 2024
Commercial electronics producers, including those in East Asia, could be vital to the U.S. war effort.
Oct 03, 2024
The manufacturer is flight-testing the AW249 attack helicopter to meet Italian Army and international needs.
Sep 27, 2024
Aviation Week's Steve Trimble is just back from a trip to Israel, including its northern border. Listen to his observations from the frontline and what the fighting tells us about the future of warfare.
Sep 26, 2024
A massive barrage showcased the might of Israel’s airpower but raised questions about potential gaps in the country’s arsenal.
Mar 19, 2026
The U.S. Space Force has awarded a follow-on contract to Kratos to provide ground management and integration services for its forthcoming MEO missile warning and tracking satellite program.
Mar 19, 2026
The Defense Department has tapped Rocket Lab to launch its Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) rocket 20 times in four years.
Mar 19, 2026
A U.S. Lockheed Martin F-35 was forced to make an emergency landing at a Middle East base following a combat mission over Iran on March 19.
Mar 19, 2026
London wants to buy more Thales air defense missiles to aid Gulf allies drawn into the Iran war and convened talks with industry to see what more could be done.
Mar 18, 2026
Hypersonic test company Stratolaunch plans to develop an air-breathing variant of its rocket-powered Mach 5-plus Talon vehicle.
Mar 18, 2026
The U.S. homeland will face a dramatic rise in long-range missile threats over the next 10 years.
Mar 18, 2026
The UK government says it is progressing with the development of a new family of long-range, conventionally armed missiles with Germany.
Mar 18, 2026
BAE Systems has revealed more details about its new, rapidly developed anti-drone defense software system.