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Strategic Weapons
July 2016
Future ICBM: Industry Predicts ‘Low Risk’ Development
By Sandra I. ErwinThe nation’s top defense contractors are drafting bids in anticipation of an Air Force request for proposals to develop the next generation of nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles. -
Missile Defense
March 2016
Army Pursuing Patriot System Enhancements
By Jon Harper"HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — As long as budgets remain tight, the Army will focus on upgrading the Patriot missile system rather than developing a follow-on program, a top missile defense official said March 16.<br/>" -
Research and Development
February 2016
Naval Energetics Research Needs Renewed Focus
By Ashley JohnsonWhile other nations are making strides in energetic material development, the United States has remained dormant. -
Army News
January 2016
Commission: Army Modernization Shortcomings ‘Regrettable’
The National Commission on the Future of the Army’s report to Congress released Jan. 28 took note of the service’s acquisition woes and said they were a “significant long-term-concern.” The service has “appropriately” chosen readiness over modernizing its equipment, the report’s authors wrote. But that comes at a price. -
Defense Department
June 2015
Analysts Worried About Economic Consequences of Shoulder-Fired Missile Attacks
By Jon Harper"The proliferation of shoulder-fired missiles among militant groups in North Africa and the Middle East could have devastating economic consequences, according to experts.<br/>" -
May 2015
Analyst: Middle East Countries Moving Toward Integrated Missile Defense System
By Jon HarperThe Arab nations of the Persian Gulf are moving toward creating an integrated regional missile defense system, an analyst with ties to officials in the Middle East said May 4. -
April 2015
Navy Moving Closer to Acquiring Devastating Ship-Killing Stealth Missiles
By Sandra I. ErwinTop defense contractors are poised to compete in a major industry battle to develop autonomous missiles for the U.S. Navy. -
March 2015
Pentagon Fears Losing Edge as Enemies Build Up Arsenals
By Sandra I. ErwinThe U.S. military arsenal historically has been regarded as a deterrent to aggression. But somehow along the way, the trends have reversed and the United States is now the one being deterred by the threat of massive enemy firepower. The Pentagon is working on a new a game plan to regain the edge against increasingly well armed enemies. -
March 2015
Ukraine Wants Help With Electronic Warfare Threat
By Valerie InsinnaUkraine is seeking aid from the United States that would boost its ability to grapple with the sophisticated electronic warfare threats emanating from Russia, the commander of Army forces in Europe said March 17. -
February 2015
China Brings Snippets of Defense Technology to IDEX
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — This week at the the International Defense Exposition and Conference, U.S. and NATO visitors got a taste of the technologies offered by near-peer competitor China, but only a taste.
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