MBDA reveals Anglo-French future cruise/anti-ship missile stealth and wind tunnel testing

MBDA reveals Anglo-French future cruise/anti-ship missile stealth and wind tunnel testing
MBDA reveals Anglo-French future cruise/anti-ship missile stealth and wind tunnel testing

Over the last 12 months, weapon assessment phase activities have included a first TP15 ultra Low Observable [LO] subsonic prototype missile undergoing “extreme” RF trials, and wind tunnel propulsion system testing of a RJ10 supersonic variant.

Anduril unveils new cruise-missile like weapon, plus voice-controlled drones

Anduril unveils new cruise-missile like weapon, plus voice-controlled drones
Anduril unveils new cruise-missile like weapon, plus voice-controlled drones

The defense tech startup disclosed a new “Barracuda” weapon, and put on a demo for reporters where drone wingmen were controlled using voice commands.

Industry lining up to produce new supersonic cruise missile interceptor under Army IFPC program

Industry lining up to produce new supersonic cruise missile interceptor under Army IFPC program
Industry lining up to produce new supersonic cruise missile interceptor under Army IFPC program

Anduril is looking to compete as a prime contractor and subcontractor, while Boeing eyes plan to form its team.

Israel’s IAI announces new Wind Demon air-to-surface missile

Israel’s IAI announces new Wind Demon air-to-surface missile
Israel’s IAI announces new Wind Demon air-to-surface missile

The weapon is “a new generation of air-to-surface cruise missile, combining new capabilities based on years of experience in missiles and loitering munition development,” Guy Bar Lev, executive vice-president and general manager of IAI’s Systems Missiles and Space Group, said.

French Army demos MBDA’s AI-powered anti-armor add-on, firm unveils new cruise missile

French Army demos MBDA’s AI-powered anti-armor add-on, firm unveils new cruise missile
French Army demos MBDA’s AI-powered anti-armor add-on, firm unveils new cruise missile

In a demonstration by the French Army, MBDA’s new tech used video taken by one missile to detect new targets taken out by follow-on strikes.

Industry feedback to drive cruise missile interceptor competition timeline, Army says

Industry feedback to drive cruise missile interceptor competition timeline, Army says
Industry feedback to drive cruise missile interceptor competition timeline, Army says

Earlier this year, the service unveiled tentative plans to decide who would participate in a new cruise missile interceptor competition in FY25. Industry feedback over the coming weeks could alter that date and reshape the acquisition timetable.

Israel uses F-35I to shoot down cruise missile, a first for Joint Strike Fighter

Israel uses F-35I to shoot down cruise missile, a first for Joint Strike Fighter
Israel uses F-35I to shoot down cruise missile, a first for Joint Strike Fighter

While this is the first known use of an F-35 to take down an incoming missile, the concept, at least on paper, is not new.

US-Gulf Cooperation Council eyeing path ahead on integrated air defense

US-Gulf Cooperation Council eyeing path ahead on integrated air defense
US-Gulf Cooperation Council eyeing path ahead on integrated air defense

“There are some technical challenges to being able to share it, but ultimately, it’s really an authority….We can at least pick up a phone and relay that there is a threat inbound,” Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, the deputy commander of Ninth Air Force, Air Forces Central.

Marines greenlight mobile Iron Dome launcher development, seek 2025 prototype fielding

Marines greenlight mobile Iron Dome launcher development, seek 2025 prototype fielding
Marines greenlight mobile Iron Dome launcher development, seek 2025 prototype fielding

Marines have spent several years doing what the Army said it cannot do, integrating Iron Dome components into its larger air defense architecture. The USMC now has approval to continue developing its new cruise missile defense weapon.

A Nuclear Cruise Missile Could Be Vital For Arms Control And Nonproliferation Efforts

A Nuclear Cruise Missile Could Be Vital For Arms Control And Nonproliferation Efforts
A Nuclear Cruise Missile Could Be Vital For Arms Control And Nonproliferation Efforts

It may seem counterintuitive that America investing in a new nuclear weapon design could help lower the chances of a nuclear conflict. But in this new op-ed, Naval War College professor David A. Cooper argues just that, noting that the concept for a new sea-launched cruise missile could end up benefitting nonproliferation and arms control…

US Should Pull Drones From Missile Control Regime: Mitchell Institute

US Should Pull Drones From Missile Control Regime: Mitchell Institute
US Should Pull Drones From Missile Control Regime: Mitchell Institute

“I have great hopes that this administration, with its bold unilateral actions on so many fronts, would take unilateral action with this regime on UAVs,” says Keith Webster, former DoD head of defense cooperation.

$86,000 + 5,600 MPH = Hyper Velocity Missile Defense

$86,000 + 5,600 MPH = Hyper Velocity Missile Defense
$86,000 + 5,600 MPH = Hyper Velocity Missile Defense

CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: The Pentagon’s Strategic Capabilities Office will test-fire a radical new missile defense system in less than a year. The Hyper Velocity Projectile, a supersonic artillery round, is fired from ordinary cannon at 5,600 miles per hour and can kill incoming threats for a mere $86,000 a shot. Compare that to…

Obama Must Act On Syria Or Putin Runs The Show

Obama Must Act On Syria Or Putin Runs The Show
Obama Must Act On Syria Or Putin Runs The Show

The U.S. and its allies must immediately engage at the strategic, diplomatic and tactical military levels in Syria and Iraq. The focus for that action should be uncomplicated; defeat ISIL while supporting the Kurds in reshaping our position in Iraq; put the Iran nuclear agreement in the rear view mirror. There is a clear and present danger of miscalculation,…