Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms
Defense officials have long-touted the benefits of directed energy systems such as their high-speed engagement, low cost-per-shot and deep magazines.
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III MEF integrates MRIC surface-to-air defense system during Pacific exercise
The service requested $233.6 million for the MRIC program in fiscal 2027, according to budget documents, and plans to fully equip three batteries within the next three…
Air Force conducts live test of low-cost cruise missile developed for Ukraine
The Extended Range Attack Munition program aims to deliver an inexpensive air-launched cruise missile that can be quickly manufactured in large numbers.
Anduril reveals new family of software-defined, autonomous cruise missiles
One of the variants in the Barracuda family of cruise missiles is Anduril's solution for the Air Force's Enterprise Test Vehicle program.
Navy looking to prototype ‘unique’ optical sensor designed to detect incoming hypersonic cruise missiles
The TORCH program aims to develop and demonstrate advanced optical system design for the detection, identification and tracking of hypersonic cruise missiles.
MDA’s role in upcoming homeland cruise missile defense demo now unclear
The Missile Defense Agency was recently passed over as the lead organization for developing new capabilities to defend the homeland against enemy cruise missiles.
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New $1B arms package for Ukraine includes munitions that can shoot down cruise missiles, drones
A new $1 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, includes missiles for the NASAMS system.
Pentagon’s Hicks wants more focus on cyber, EW capabilities for missile defense
The Pentagon needs to evolve in its approach to air and missile defense, according Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.