Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Sep 12, 2024
From trainers to missiles, Japan is putting money behind efforts to build a military with more punch.
Aug 29, 2024
Army and Air Force leaders are discussing options for protecting dispersed bases from air and missile attacks.
Jul 26, 2024
Europe is embracing integrated air and missile defenses, but can it afford it?
Jul 19, 2024
Listen in as editors unpack why long-range missiles in Europe and deterrence are back on the national security agenda.
Jul 17, 2024
Both the U.S. and European members used the alliance’s latest summit to push new missile initiatives.
Apr 27, 2026
Demand for all sorts of missiles—from air defense interceptors to deep-strike weapons—is starting to flow through to the earnings of major defense companies.
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.