Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
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 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 13, 2026
Assessing the the Iran war status is increasingly about who has what in stock.
Mar 06, 2026
Boost-phase missile defense challenges the historic model for space-based interceptors, but a startup is proposing a possible thrust-based solution.
Mar 03, 2026
Listen in as editors reflect on program updates and other highlights from the AFA Warfare Symposium.
May 16, 2026
UK Eurofighters deploy APKWS rockets in the Middle East to counter one-way attack drones, marking a rapid integration of guided rocket technology.
May 15, 2026
A missile resembling the AIM-260 is spotted on a Navy F/A-18F, advancing U.S. air-to-air capabilities.
May 15, 2026
The British Army narrows its search for an autonomous Apache wingman, with four companies advancing in Project NYX to deliver operational capability by 2030.
May 13, 2026
Pentagon plans to buy 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles and 500 hypersonic missiles annually, expanding its industrial base and accelerating procurement timelines.
May 13, 2026
Multiple modifications made by Russia to improve the lethality and survivability of the Kh-101cruise missile against air defenses have achieved only limited success.
May 13, 2026
InAir prepares first drone deliveries for South Korea Army.
May 13, 2026
Australia selects PteroDynamics Transwing P4 for naval logistics, marking its first export and advancing autonomous systems for maritime operations.
May 13, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has ordered a batch of one-way attack drones and support services from Aevex, according to the U.S. company which has supplied thousands of similar systems to Ukraine.