Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis

Jun 05, 2026
The French Defense Procurement Agency says it has conducted a successful test firing of the MBDA Mica NG from a Dassault Aviation Rafale while it flew at supersonic speed.
Jun 04, 2026
Lockheed Martin is ready to begin production of the future interceptor, with design review and full test expected this year.
May 26, 2026
From the cancellation of RIAT to Turkey's newly announced ICBM, editors navigate the evolving European defense scene.
May 21, 2026
SOF Operations and empowering the modern warfighter. General Manager Tactical Mission and Cyber, Matt Collins of L3Harris talks about the various capabilities L3Harris brings to combat complex threats.
May 21, 2026
Drone dominance and the landscape of modern conflict. Chief Technology Officer, Allen Gardner of Redwire Defense Tech talks to Aviation Week about uncrewed aircraft capabilities and what Redwire brings to the table.
Jun 05, 2026
The French Defense Procurement Agency says it has conducted a successful test firing of the MBDA Mica NG from a Dassault Aviation Rafale while it flew at supersonic speed.
Jun 04, 2026
Lockheed Martin said June 4 that it completed a final ground test of a U.S. Army surface-to-surface missile project before the government sent a stop-work order.
Jun 04, 2026
DARPA is exploring options for installing tactical high-energy laser systems on Collaborative Combat Aircraft and ground vehicles for self-defense.
Jun 04, 2026
Spurred by unprecedented U.S. and international demand for missiles, Honeywell Aerospace is “aggressively expanding capacity” to boost supply of key components.
Jun 02, 2026
Explosion At Hanwha Aerospace Munitions Facility Kills Five
Jun 02, 2026
The U.S. Air Force says it is preparing for the production and sustainment phase of a program developing a Next Generation Penetrator (NGP) bomb.
Jun 02, 2026
Demand for missiles and air defense equipment helped drive a 30% boost in Israeli defense exports to a new record, the country’s defense ministry says.
Jun 01, 2026
Northrop Grumman has enlisted satellite bus manufacturer Apex to support its space-based interceptor contract with the U.S. Space Force.