Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Apr 13, 2023
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu calls for missile production to double.
Apr 12, 2023
The recent circulation of U.S. military and intelligence documents amplifies warnings about Ukraine’s need for fighters and counter-air missiles.
Apr 07, 2023
Officials are wrestling with how to manage and sustain a historic surge in demand for tactical missiles.
Apr 04, 2023
The unprofitable, classified program at the company’s Missiles and Fire Control division appears set to enter production soon.
Mar 30, 2023
A multilayered plan to defend Guam from swarming missile attacks will require a new level of integration between Army and Navy interceptor systems.
Mar 24, 2026
The U.S. Army is refining its approach for the next increment of its short-range air defense system.
Mar 24, 2026
China is looking to use directed energy to target multiple satellites simultaneously.
Mar 23, 2026
German startup Quantum Systems says it has secured funding for 15,000 interceptor drones for use by the Ukrainian National Guard.
Mar 20, 2026
Hypersonix Launch Systems and the UK business of European missile manufacturer MBDA will collaborate on a series of hypersonic weapon development efforts.
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.