Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Feb 10, 2025
Researchers appeal for new aerial gunnery requirements to unlock development of hypersonic ammunition.
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.
May 21, 2026
Long-awaited flight testing of MBDA’s Spear 3 mini cruise missile on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has begun.
May 21, 2026
SOF Operations and empowering the modern warfighter. General Manager Tactical Mission and Cyber, Matt Collins of L3Harris talks about the various capabilities L3Harris brings to combat complex threats.
May 21, 2026
Drone dominance and the landscape of modern conflict. Chief Technology Officer, Allen Gardner of Redwire Defense Tech talks to Aviation Week about uncrewed aircraft capabilities and what Redwire brings to the table.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine has been able to use electronic attack techniques to seriously degrade the effectiveness of Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile and other systems.
May 21, 2026
Sierra Nevada Co. has mounted its quickly developed air base defense system on uncrewed surface vessels with an eye on countering one-way attack drones that threaten international shipping.
May 19, 2026
USAF names Leidos AGM-190A cruise missile 'Havoc Spear' as part of rapid fielding initiative.
May 19, 2026
SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.
May 19, 2026
Belgium approved for JSM purchase as Germany places follow-on order, boosting F-35 capabilities.