Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

May 06, 2026
The F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter’s increased combat radius favors a missile-carrying CCA that could be deployed by crewed fighters and bombers.
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.
Aug 05, 2026
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is leveraging the enhanced capabilities of its upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Blk. 52 fighters during Exercise Pitch Black.
Aug 05, 2026
How 75 years of engineering heritage built a partner the warfighter can count on across air, land, sea and space
Aug 05, 2026
Turkish defense electronics specialist Aselsan says it has almost tripled capital outlooks to grow production capacity, with its backlog swelling to record levels.
Aug 04, 2026
Kratos sees an opportunity to build thousands of engines with partner GE Aerospace to power Lockheed Martin’s family of stealthy cruise missiles.
Aug 04, 2026
Voyager Technologies says sales related to space-based interceptor activities already are matching its revenue from work on the Lockheed Martin Next-Generation Interceptor.
Aug 03, 2026
A newly-launched project expands the U.S. military’s months-old search for a low-cost, counter-air missile.
Aug 03, 2026
Northrop Grumman will become the second supplier of solid rocket motors for the in-demand Patriot Advanced Capability 3-Missile Segment Enhanced interceptor.
Aug 03, 2026
Turkish uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer Baykar has completed the first releases of weapons from the payload bay of its Kizilelma autonomous combat aircraft.