Missile Defense & Weapons Analysis
Jun 04, 2021
Four years after entering a prototyping phase, the Pentagon is ready to move an expanding group of hypersonic weapons into production.
May 27, 2021
Russian S-500 production; combatant chief supports tanker retirements; UK chooses U.S. weapon; South Korean missile development.
May 26, 2021
New life extension program for 32-year-old Trident II D5 aims to keep the submarine-launched ballistic missile in the inventory to 2084
May 25, 2021
A short-term debate over replacing the Minuteman III has raised fundamental questions about the land-based leg of the nuclear triad.
May 20, 2021
KC-46 woes continue; Colorado smallsat facility expansion; MHI SH-60L first flight; and latest SBIRS launch.
Mar 29, 2024
The ANZAC class frigate HMAS Stuart and a Boeing E-7 Wedgetail supported the successful test of the Dual II Software Upgrade version of the SM-6 interceptor.
Mar 28, 2024
Hypersonic aircraft developer Hermeus has unveiled its first flying test vehicle—Quarterhorse Mk. 1—at its Atlanta facility.
Mar 27, 2024
The Russian Air Force’s use of glide bombs is adding to the country’s fires advantage against Ukraine.
Mar 26, 2024
A new U.S. Army effort is focused on its emerging role of deep sensing for long-range fires.
Mar 22, 2024
British intelligence officials are suggesting Moscow could be facing fleet availability issues.
Mar 22, 2024
Adm. John C. Aquilino, leader of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warns of China’s rapid military buildup and its ability to strike beyond the first island chain.
Mar 20, 2024
Lawmakers in Germany have approved the purchase of four more Patriot ground-based air defense systems for the country.
Mar 19, 2024
The fifth test of the AGM-183A all-up round in 15 months yielded a familiarly vague statement from the Air Force about the results.