Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Mar 17, 2026
Aviation Week editors Robert Wall and Steve Trimble discuss the evolution and future of laser weapons that are now getting their first battlefield kills.
Mar 17, 2026
Pittsburgh-based Near Earth is flight-testing its modular autonomy system in a Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk.
Mar 16, 2026
As high-energy lasers become weapons for countering small drones, the technology is on its way to demonstrating the potential to shoot down strategic threats.
Mar 16, 2026
The CASIC LY-1 laser weapon, revealed at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, features a larger aperture than the U.S. Navy’s Helios.
Mar 13, 2026
Assessing the the Iran war status is increasingly about who has what in stock.
May 21, 2026
Sierra Nevada Co. has mounted its quickly developed air base defense system on uncrewed surface vessels with an eye on countering one-way attack drones that threaten international shipping.
May 19, 2026
USAF names Leidos AGM-190A cruise missile 'Havoc Spear' as part of rapid fielding initiative.
May 19, 2026
SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.
May 19, 2026
Belgium approved for JSM purchase as Germany places follow-on order, boosting F-35 capabilities.
May 19, 2026
Mach Industries expands defense tech portfolio with Exquadrum acquisition to boost propulsion capabilities.
May 18, 2026
Norway's missile export ban forces Malaysia to reassess defense procurement strategies amid regional tensions.
May 18, 2026
The Indonesian Air Force has received its first Meteor missiles, becoming the first operator in the Asia-Pacific region to formally induct it into service.
May 18, 2026
Ukraine converts Soviet-era bombs into precision glide weapons to counter Russian stand-off attacks.