Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Apr 29, 2026
U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein now refers conditionally to the prospect of fielding a space-based layer of interceptors.
Apr 28, 2026
Editors reflect on a busy period for defense, sharing insights on Quad-A, Sea-Air-Space, Aviation Week's MALMS, the latest Pentagon budget figures, and everything else you need to know on air and missile modernization.
Apr 28, 2026
The Trump administration’s first long-range spending plan raises planned outlays for offensive missile procurement sevenfold.
Apr 23, 2026
In a battlespace unrecognizable from when the war began in 2022, Ukraine’s adaptations appear to be outpacing the Russian invaders.
Apr 23, 2026
Several new programs have arisen to drive low-cost munitions into service more quickly and at higher volumes than ever before.
Jul 29, 2026
Rheinmetall says Q2 sales grew 69% and operating profit is ahead of analyst expectations, with the business delivering better performance across the board.
Jul 29, 2026
The European Defense Agency has selected five vendors to advance in its Sentinel Strike Challenge to assess emerging loitering munition capabilities in Europe.
Jul 28, 2026
Safran says it continues to look for acquisition opportunities in defense electronics after its failed bid to land Exail Technologies.
Jul 27, 2026
The Pentagon on July 27 announced another new agreement with key companies to expand munition production.
Jul 27, 2026
Hensoldt says it has secured the first application for its Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert (Cairas) missile warning system.
Jul 24, 2026
Frankenburg partners with BAE Systems and Roxel to accelerate affordable, mass-produced short-range air defense missiles.
Jul 22, 2026
The UK defense ministry is set to spend £20 million ($26.7 million) to develop a hypersonic target to generate data in support of air and missile defense.
Jul 22, 2026
The U.S. Navy has picked CoAspire’s Rapidly Adaptable Affordable Cruise Missile-Extended Range for a new program aimed at quickly delivering low-cost missiles to foreign partners.