Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Oct 01, 2021
U.S. Air Force wants to add hypersonics to B-1s; North Korea’s hypersonic missile; Boeing wins German P-8, C-17 sustainment contracts.
Sep 30, 2021
DARPA’s HAWC demonstration program scores first successful scramjet test despite new scrutiny for U.S. hypersonic weapons.
Sep 27, 2021
Aviation Week editors discuss hot topics from the Air Force Association’s annual meeting including China’s massive buildup in nuclear capability, a change in acquisition approach at the Pentagon and the next competition for aerial refueling tankers.
Sep 24, 2021
China canceled a Fractional Orbital Bombardment System in 1973, but Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warns the concept may be revived.
Sep 24, 2021
Experienced Pentagon veteran calls for return to a more conventional approach to innovation after era of open-ended demonstrations.
Feb 23, 2024
The Pentagon sent Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine last year without a plan for long-term sustainment, a new watchdog report says.
Feb 21, 2024
Rafael has launched the initial stages of production for the Ice Breaker cruise missile after receiving orders from two governments.
Feb 20, 2024
The Northrop Grumman LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile recently completed multiple key tests.
Feb 20, 2024
Startups in the counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) segment face a bevy of challenges.
Feb 20, 2024
NATO and European nations are stepping up deliveries of lethal aid to Ukraine amid fears that Russia could take advantage of Ukrainian shortages of ammunition.
Feb 18, 2024
AVIC has brought a Changhe Z-10ME to the Singapore Airshow this year, marking the attack helicopter’s first trip to a foreign event.
Feb 16, 2024
Washington has recently determined how Russia will attempt to field a new ASAT capability that analysts have been secretly tracking for several years.
Feb 15, 2024
Greece and Turkey have joined the growing number of NATO alliance and non-alliance nations to sign up to the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative.