Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Oct 13, 2026
The Army details its upgrade road map for the AeroVironment E-HEL laser, including a decision on a new version by fiscal 2031.
Oct 13, 2026
Lockheed Martin and Avio announce an agreement to produce solid rocket motors for the U.S. Army's ER GMLRS and PrSM long-range munitions.
Oct 13, 2026
Airbus Helicopters is exploring an armed loyal wingman variant of its U145 uncrewed rotorcraft to accompany attack helicopters into combat.
Oct 12, 2026
U.S. Army and AeroVironment officials will re-open the supply chain for components and subsystems within the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program to competition.
Oct 12, 2026
A U.S. company has ordered a $20 million counter-drone system to protect its Middle East oil and gas facility, a Powerus executive told Aviation Week Oct. 12.
Oct 12, 2026
The U.S. Western Range supports the test of an unarmed ICBM reentry vehicle and launches the fourth batch of SDA data relay satellites from Vandenberg SFB.
Oct 12, 2026
RTX-owned Raytheon unveiled a fully rocket-powered variant of the Coyote drone interceptor.
Oct 12, 2026
Japan’s Defense Ministry has signed an acquisition contract with Ukrainian company Skyfall for interceptor drones as Tokyo expands counter-UAS capabilities.