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Drone-killing costs must come down, says Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer
Defense companies have built and pitched everything from powerful lasers and microwaves to drones that ram their targets midair.
SPY-7 radar tracks live space objects ahead of delivery to Japan
The ongoing round of live testing is meant to ensure the current iteration of hardware and software are fully integrated with the Aegis combat system.
US Navy awards three rocket motor prototype contracts
Under the deal, the Denver, Colorado-based firm will develop and prototype a new design for the Navy’s Mk 104 rocket motor using additive manufacturing.
South Korea hires LIG Nex1 to make new maritime missile, replace SM-2
The South Korean company is required to complete development of the Ship-to-Air Missile-II by 2030.
US Space Force budget request dips as China threat increases
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he's worried funding constraints are keeping the service from transitioning quickly to more resilient space systems.
US Army’s air defense modernization boss on missiles, machine learning
The Army is working to integrate modern capabilities on the battlefield to provide a layered approach to addressing a widening array of complex threats.
By Jen Judson
Poland signs $2.5 billion deal for US air-defense software hub
Vendor Northrop Grumman has secured its first customer outside of the U.S. Army.
Missile warning payload delay could push back 2025 launch plans
The late payload is being developed by RTX and will be integrated onto a Lockheed Martin satellite.
US Army’s short-range air defense efforts face review board
The Army is seeking approval for its short-range air defense requirements, which will solidify a program of record for the rapidly developed capability.
By Jen Judson
US Army to test missile defense command system with THAAD weapon
The Army originally developed the Integrated Battle Command System as the brains of a future air and missile defense system.
By Jen Judson