Munitions Archives

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron is undergoes pre-flight procedures at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8. The aircraft conducted a captive-carry flight test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the Southern California coast. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

Air Force launches next phase of hypersonic missile program with $694M contract award for ARRW

DefenseScoop talked to analysts about the implications of the deal.

Oct 27, 2026 By Jon Harper

The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) fired from a U.S. Army M270A2 and HIMARS at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. (Official U.S. Army photo by Christopher Bohn)

Army inks $1.2B contract with Lockheed for Precision Strike Missile that can hit ships and other moving targets

This version of PrSM includes a multi-mode seeker that gives the weapon additional capabilities.

Sep 15, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

A static test of a sub-scale SRM design for X-Bow’s MDA interceptor. (Image credit: X-Bow Systems)

MDA awards X-Bow to develop low-cost interceptor

The Missile Defense Agency is targeting a $750K price tag for the LCI weapon.

Aug 19, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

An F/A-18 launches an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER)during test event Jan. 12 at Point Mugu Sea Range in California. (U.S. Navy photo)

Navy seeks new radar-killer missiles

The release of the RFI comes as the U.S. military works to boost its munitions arsenals.

Jul 2, 2026 By Jon Harper

US President Donald Trump, alongside (L/R) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, speaks to the press following US military actions in Venezuela, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s budget supplemental would secure billions for munitions, emerging defense tech

Along with replenishing munitions stockpiles, the supplemental request supports two key Space Force programs, drones, cybersecurity and autonomy.

Jun 25, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Leidos’ new Low-Cost Containerized Munitions (LCCM) is expected to significantly enhance the country’s ground-launched combat capability. Image: Leidos

Pentagon signs deals with industry to rapidly field 10,000 low-cost missiles

Through the framework agreements, Anduril, CoAspire, Zone 5 Technologies and Leidos will scale production to deliver thousands of missiles within just three years.

May 15, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Army looks to quadruple procurement for Precision Strike Missile in 2027

The Army's request comes amid concerns over the Pentagon draining its weapon stockpiles during Operation Epic Fury.

Apr 7, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Pentagon eyes ‘more and more bunkers’ and other tech to shield troops in Operation Epic Fury

At least 348 U.S. military personnel have been wounded in the Iran war as of March 31, according to U.S. Central Command.

Mar 31, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) fired from a U.S. Army M270A2 and HIMARS at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. (Army photo by Christopher Bohn)

Army to ‘ramp up all munitions across the board,’ general says, including specialized missiles

“We are so close to that first battery being fully equipped with all of its capabilities, and I don't want to spoil the surprise when we actually…

Mar 18, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

(Screenshot from PrSM launch video posted by U.S. Central Command)

Precision Strike Missile, made possible by Trump’s treaty withdrawal, has combat debut against Iran

The PrSM is "providing an unrivaled deep strike capability" to U.S. forces in the Middle East, according to U.S. Central Command.

Mar 5, 2026 By Mikayla Easley