Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
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.
Dec 02, 2024
As the Space Force approaches its fifth birthday, one of its most critical mission areas is undergoing a massive facelift.
Jun 16, 2026
Australian counter-drone specialist Electro Optic Systems is nearing a contract to launch the highest-power version yet of its Apollo high-energy laser system.
Jun 16, 2026
Elbit Systems’ plan to equip the Israeli Air Force and potentially others with airborne high-power lasers is starting to take shape.
Jun 15, 2026
Diehl Defense and Spanish Missile Systems have agreed to continue their relationship should their hypersonic defense weapon concept be selected for the next step in an EU-funded program.
Jun 15, 2026
Munitions assisted by Shield AI’s Hivemind software strike targets at a rate of 75% or higher in real conflicts, company President Ryan Tseng tells Aviation Week.
Jun 15, 2026
At some point in 2027, Israel is scheduled to start producing a new workhorse for the Arrow Weapon System.
Jun 15, 2026
MBDA said it plans to have a land-based version of its MdCN naval cruise missile available for customers by the end of the decade.
Jun 12, 2026
Florida-based Starfighters Space is seeing an uptick in U.S. defense interest in hypersonic defense testing.
Jun 11, 2026
France Orders Nuclear Cruise Missile, Eyeing 2035 Service Entry