Missile Defense

Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor as cheaper option to PAC-3 missiles

Anduril executives said the system can be “reconfigured” to be tailored toward defeating both low cost and exquisite systems.

Lockheed unveils PAC-3 Edge, its next-gen Patriot interceptor

The aerospace giant intends to invest hundreds of millions of dollars of its own cash in the missile alone, alongside additional investments in its seeker and solid rocket motor, said Tim Cahill, president of Lockheed's missiles and fire control division.

Concurrent attacks across multiple domains force rethinking of air-and-missile-defense

While overall effectiveness is high, damage to US bases and assets in the Iran conflict shows gaps in air-and-missile-defense.

Army selects Lockheed, Boeing-Anduril team for next phase in IFPC Inc 2 competition 

The companies' solutions will move into the developmental phase, an Army spokesperson told Breaking Defense.

Priorities for Army fires top off SMD Day 3

Top news from the final day of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium.

Should the US demonstrate its space weapons?

A recap of leading news from the second day of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium.

Will money run out for Golden Dome?

A recap of leading news from the first day of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium.

What to expect at America’s largest missile defense expo

A look at what we expect to see at this year's Space and Missile Defense Symposium.

Italy’s controversial Gulf military mission enters public spotlight

“This is certainly one of Italy’s most significant deployments to the Gulf in many years — its importance lies not only in the number of personnel, but, above all, in the quality and scarcity of capabilities sent,” one Italian analyst said.

Dwindling stockpiles of solid rocket motors highlight industrial base challenges

Supply shortages, damaged radars raise concerns about air and missile defense.