Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Jul 31, 2024
Listen in as editors unpack why long-range missiles in Europe and deterrence are back on the national security agenda.
Jul 30, 2024
Both the U.S. and European members used the alliance’s latest summit to push new missile initiatives.
Jul 30, 2024
A Pentagon review finds an 81% cost increase, although officials determine the program must continue after being restructured.
Aug 01, 2024
GE Aerospace now boasts a validated propulsion design that will compete for use in a future class of hypersonic missiles and reusable vehicles.
Jul 30, 2024
The static test of the so-called XB-32 motor comes less than two years after X-Bow unveiled the 34.5-in.-dia. variant of the Ballesta series.
Aug 01, 2024
Japan and the U.S. are exploring co-production opportunities to address production capacity shortfalls on some key munitions.
Jul 30, 2024
Raytheon hopes sustained, high demand for the AIM-120 Amraam both domestically and abroad will drive the U.S. government to reconsider a multiyear procurement.
Aug 01, 2024
Speaking at Farnborough Airshow, CEO Yoav Tourgeman says Rafael is committed to R&D funding despite needing to ramp up production as its backlog rises.
Jul 30, 2024
This was the first time RAN fired the NSM since it acquired the missile in January 2023.
Jul 30, 2024
Boeing on July 22 announced an agreement to explore ways to collaborate with Ukraine’s Antonov on defense programs.
Jul 30, 2024
The Biden administration’s directive to move Ukraine to the front of the line for the interceptors has been understood by other international customers.
Jul 30, 2024
The £6.5 billion ($8.4 billion) contract is known as the Portfolio Management Agreement 2 (PMA2).