SMD Symposium 2026

By Robert Wall
Voyager Technologies says sales related to space-based interceptor activities already are matching its revenue from work on the Lockheed Martin Next-Generation Interceptor.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Guy Norris
High-speed aircraft developer Hermeus has successfully deployed an inert weapon from its Quarterhorse Mk. 2.1 unpiloted vehicle over New Mexico.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
A newly obtained document reveals the full scope of the U.S. Navy’s preliminary plans for replacing all members of the venerable, RTX-made Standard Missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon on July 27 announced another new agreement with key companies to expand munition production.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine, Robert Wall
The holy grail in missile defense today is a cheaper way to down threats.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
The sprawling U.S. homeland air and missile defense shield program is searching for ways to lower the cost of interception dramatically to move forward.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Development Agency, preparing for a July 16 launch, is working to resolve on-orbit technical issues to establish its orbital mesh network.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble, Guy Norris
As a first generation of hypersonic weapons in the U.S. nears fielding, the Pentagon has adopted a different set of goals than range and speed for the next.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin is ready to begin production of the future interceptor, with design review and full test expected this year.
Missile Defense & Weapons