US Polar Missile Defense Satellite Program On Track With Key Sensor Delivery
Northrop Grumman has taken delivery of the prime sensor for the US Space Force’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar initiative.
A Missile in All Directions: UK Makes Air Defense More Flexible With ‘Raven 5’
The UK’s homegrown Raven air defense system has just been reborn, with its new version now built to fire advanced short-range air-to-air missiles in all directions.
Iran’s Missile Attacks Down 86% Since Start of US-Israel Ops, Top US General Says
Iran’s missile and drone attacks have dropped sharply since the start of joint US-Israeli strikes.
Ericsson Federal Wins Networking Spot on $151B Golden Dome Program
Ericsson Federal Technologies Group has signed a prime contract to support networking solutions for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense initiative.
Next Generation Interceptor: Reinventing Homeland Missile Defense
The Next Generation Interceptor keeps homeland defense sharp against evolving missile threats. Here’s what it is, why it was built, and how it shapes future operations.
RTX Taps TTM Technologies for $200M LTAMDS Radar Component Contract
Raytheon has awarded TTM Technologies a contract to supply electronic components for the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor radar program.
US Firms Bring Quantum to Air and Missile Defense
D-Wave Quantum has joined forces with Anduril Industries and Davidson Technologies to see how quantum applications could boost air and missile defense.
HII Wins Role in Missile Defense Agency’s $151B SHIELD Contract Vehicle
HII has signed a deal to provide services for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense contracting vehicle.
Morocco Starts Deployment of Israeli Barak MX Defense System
Morocco has activated its Barak MX air and missile defense system purchased as part of a foreign military sale with Tel Aviv in 2022, according to Israeli media.
Poland’s WISLA Air Defense System Achieves Full Operational Capability
Poland has confirmed the full operational capability of its WISLA air defense system, modernizing the NATO member’s capability against evolving aircraft and missile threats.
Rocket Lab Conducts Suborbital Launch for Missile Defense Testing
Rocket Lab conducted a suborbital mission with its HASTE launch vehicle for the US Defense Innovation Unit and the Missile Defense Agency.
Japan’s Next-Gen Missile Prototype Emerges With New Turbojet Engine
Japan’s next-gen anti-ship missile prototype uses the XKJ301-1 turbojet, a modular stealth airframe with internal bays, advanced guidance, seeker, and data-link systems
China Says It Built a Hypersonic Missile That Changes Shape at Mach 5
China’s new hypersonic missile concept reaches Mach 5, morphs mid-flight with retractable wings, and uses advanced control algorithms for stability.
New CapLink Array Targets Radar, Space Comms, and Missile Defense in One System
Florida-based Assured Space Access Technologies is rolling out the CapLink Array, a next-generation phased array antenna built to do more than one job at once.
US Army Launches Sweeping Overhaul to Bolster Integrated Air, Missile, and Space Defense
The US Army is undertaking a comprehensive modernization campaign to counter growing air and missile threats, driven by adversaries such as China and Russia who are rapidly advancing their space and strike capabilities.
Lockheed’s Next-Gen Missile Warning Satellite Survives Stress Test, Nears Liftoff
Lockheed Martin has wrapped up key environmental testing on the first of its next-gen missile warning satellites, keeping the program on track for launch.
MDA Issues $151B Draft Proposal to Spearhead Golden Dome Homeland Shield Project
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has published a pre-solicitation paper for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, advancing the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” air and missile defense concept.
Israel Refines Arrow Air Defense System After Every Iranian Attack: IAI Chief
Israel’s homegrown Arrow ballistic missile shield has been receiving improvements with each deployment in the country’s conflict with Iran, according to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Ukrainian Intel Chief Says Russian Pantsir Missile Defense System Fielded in N. Korea
Ukraine has claimed that North Korea is currently operating Russian-provided Pantsir-S1 defense systems to secure its airspace.
Lockheed Secures Up to $3B for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $2.97 billion to extend its role as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Combat Systems Engineering Agent.
NATO Chief Urges 400% Increase in Alliance’s Air Defense
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday was due to urge a "400-percent increase" in the transatlantic alliance's air and missile defense capacities in response to the threat from Russia.
Trump Says ‘Golden Dome’ Free for Canada — If It Joins US
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free — but only if it becomes part of the United States.
North Korea Says US Missile Shield Plans Risk ‘Nuclear War’ in Space
North Korea slammed US President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plan as a "very dangerous" threat that could spark nuclear war in space.
US Receives First Upgraded AN/TPY-2 Radar For Boosted Hypersonic Defense
The US Missile Defense Agency has received its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar to detect, track, and discriminate among ballistic missile threats.
