Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Apr 14, 2022
Spirit’s reengining work; South Korea earmarks transport aircraft, missile funds; F-35A flying hours drop; and Draken gets RAF contract.
Apr 13, 2022
AUKUS hypersonic decision comes as Russia uses Kinzhal in Ukraine and the U.S. successfully trials HAWC weapon.
Apr 12, 2022
Avoiding the F-35’s long, costly testing cycle is the goal of reorganization and modernization efforts by the 53rd Wing.
Apr 08, 2022
Revisions planned every two years for Boeing-designed loyal wingman.
Apr 06, 2022
Germany looks for CH-53 successor; Bulgaria’s MiG-29 cleared for export; Australia speeds JASSM-ER, NSM buys; and Collins' VLF contract.
Aug 16, 2023
The U.S. military’s nuclear command is undergoing a review of its warhead stockpile needs.
Aug 14, 2023
The U.S. Army has a series of Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) missiles almost done with production and ready to be deployed.
Aug 14, 2023
Emirati defense group EDGE has reached a strategic agreement with Brazilian turbine engine producer Turbomachine.
Aug 14, 2023
The U.S.-Japan partnership is reportedly intended to counter growing threats of hypersonic missile technology from China, North Korea and Russia.
Aug 14, 2023
Taiwan's latest iteration of the Tien Chien missile is estimated to have a range of 99 mi. and will be compatible with joint helmet-mounted cueing systems.
Aug 10, 2023
The U.S. Army is now the acquisition executive for the large-scale plan to defend Guam from air and missile threats.
Aug 10, 2023
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) plans to launch the two prototype satellites for its Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor system later this year.
Aug 10, 2023
The THAAD and PAC-3 MSE integration was a long, multiyear effort that was fielded and accepted earlier this year.