Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Aug 01, 2022
How soon can the U.S. Defense Department pivot from offensive to defensive hypersonic weapons—and can it afford to?
Jul 25, 2022
Tracking capability is critical to intercepting hypersonic missiles.
Jul 22, 2022
Original concepts for an “attritiable” Loyal Wingman are diverging in favor of a mix of greater and lesser advanced platforms.
Jul 21, 2022
Seoul’s most complex aircraft project bolsters its drive toward independent weapons production and export.
Jul 15, 2022
Production and testing infrastructure will expand dramatically with a $2 billion investment in the latest Defense Department budget proposal.
Dec 08, 2025
Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hadrian to help increase production of parts for several missile systems.
Dec 08, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is seeking prototype proposals for space-based interceptors.
Dec 08, 2025
South Korea has approved a KRW65.8 trillion ($45 billion) defense budget for 2026, a 7.5% year-on-year increase.
Dec 07, 2025
Gen. Michael Guetlein, Golden Dome program director, said the first batch of contracts for space-based interceptor technology were awarded in November.
Dec 06, 2025
The Office of Management and Budget director said the administration views reconciliation as a strategy to fund key defense needs outside of an appropriations process that requires 60 votes in the Senate.
Dec 05, 2025
The California hypersonic missile startup is increasing its overall capital war chest to $464.5 million since emerging from stealth mode nearly two years ago.
Dec 05, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force has awarded Israel Aerospace Industries a contract for its Integrated Air Defense System program, according to a Thai government document seen by Aviation Week.
Dec 05, 2025
South Korea has kicked off development of its indigenous Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile-II (SRAAM-II).