Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Feb 11, 2021
Although pockmarked with failures, cruise missile development is accelerating across the world.
Feb 11, 2021
Review of UH-60 crashes sought; Northrop to participate in AAR studies; Boeing wins Harpoon contract; and DARPA’s LongShot.
Feb 10, 2021
Initial studies on a UK/French Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon have been completed, and an assessment phase is due to follow.
Feb 09, 2021
With advanced air defense threats proliferating, the demand for advanced standoff air-launched cruise missiles is increasing.
Feb 09, 2021
A diverse mix of hypersonic and subsonic cruise missiles is now in development.
Dec 13, 2023
Startup propulsion company Ursa Major has begun assembly of the first Draper engine for a new-generation, air-launched hypersonic target vehicle.
Dec 13, 2023
A coalition of nations led by France is beginning to firm up plans for the creation of a NATO-compatible ground-based air defense system to protect Ukraine.
Dec 12, 2023
L3Harris highlights the potential for the acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne to help the defense contractor become a larger player in space and missile systems.
Dec 11, 2023
The Missile Defense Agency on Dec. 11 successfully tested an upgraded Ground-Based Interceptor.
Dec 08, 2023
Airworthiness testing included eight firings of a Raafel Spike Non-Line-of-Sight missile from the latest version of the heavy attack helicopter, Lockheed said.
Dec 08, 2023
Lockheed Martin delivered the first Precision Strike Missile to the Army after qualification testing in November from the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Dec 07, 2023
MDA's deputy director offered several explanations to potentially justify an earlier down-select to one NGI contractor.
Dec 04, 2023
Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. have released additional details for Pillar II of their AUKUS agreement.