AeroVironment has unveiled the Locust X3 system as a 20-35-kW higher energy laser.

The U.S. Air Force will soon launch the next “giant leap” in testing for a cruise missile program.

The U.S. Army is refining its approach for the next increment of its short-range air defense system.

China is looking to use directed energy to target multiple satellites simultaneously.

Aviation Week editors discuss the increase in projected Golden Dome costs and what the fiscal 2027 Pentagon budget request may tell us about the umbrella program.

German startup Quantum Systems says it has secured funding for 15,000 interceptor drones for use by the Ukrainian National Guard.

Hypersonix Launch Systems and the UK business of European missile manufacturer MBDA will collaborate on a series of hypersonic weapon development efforts.

The phones are ringing at defense companies from governments urgently seeking more weapons. Often, they are being put on hold.