While Iran's current ballistic missiles cannot strike the U.S. homeland, they place American forces and allies across the Middle East at risk. As diplomatic tensions simmer, U.S. intelligence warns Tehran's space program could pave the way for intercontinental capabilities within a decade.
Defense giant L3Harris Technologies appoints Kenneth Sharp as CFO, while current CFO Kenneth Bedingfield transitions to lead the Missile Solutions segment toward a planned 2026 IPO, signaling a strategic pivot to capitalize on heightened defense spending.
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a $400 million contract to supply critical propulsion and control systems for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, reinforcing its position within core U.S. national security infrastructure.
Defense contractor Leonardo DRS has won multiple contracts under the Pentagon's SHIELD program, positioning it as a key technology provider for next-generation air and missile defense systems and raising questions about its future valuation.
The sustained exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran is testing the limits of American missile defense systems, with experts warning that interceptor stockpiles could be depleted if the conflict drags on.
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies has appointed a new CFO while moving its former finance chief to spearhead the planned public offering of its Missile Solutions division, a strategic realignment underscoring its focus on portfolio value.
RTX Corporation's Raytheon unit has locked in long-term framework agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense to ramp up production of critical missiles, including Tomahawk and AMRAAM systems. The deals, spanning up to seven years, solidify the company's role as a cornerstone of U.S. missile defense while providing rare revenue visibility in a volatile sector.
Exclusive imagery and analysis obtained by Reuters confirm Russia's repeated deployment of the 9M729 cruise missile in Ukraine—a weapon whose development triggered the U.S. withdrawal from a key Cold War-era arms control pact. Its use marks a stark new phase in the erosion of global nuclear safeguards.
As the U.S. Department of Defense advances its layered 'Golden Dome' missile defense concept, aerospace and defense giant RTX Corporation emerges with a commanding portfolio of existing, scalable systems—from Patriot interceptors to advanced radars—positioning it for sustained growth amid heightened global security demands.
As U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations intensify, Israeli officials are sounding the alarm that a deal focusing solely on atomic capabilities while ignoring Tehran's expanding ballistic missile arsenal could force Jerusalem's hand toward independent military action.
A ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted by NATO defenses over the Eastern Mediterranean after crossing Syrian and Iraqi airspace. While Tehran denies any intent to target Turkish territory, Ankara has issued a formal protest and warned against further escalation.
A NATO missile defense system shot down an Iranian ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation that draws the alliance directly into Middle East tensions. Turkey has issued warnings but stopped short of immediately invoking NATO's collective defense clauses.
Congress has approved $23 billion in initial funding for the ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative, yet the absence of a detailed spending blueprint from the Pentagon is stalling progress and clouding investment prospects for 2026.
An independent forensic analysis suggests a U.S.-operated Patriot air defense battery likely fired the interceptor involved in a damaging explosion in a Bahraini neighborhood, challenging official narratives and highlighting the risks of using high-cost missiles against cheap drones.
Turkish defense officials report that NATO missile defenses successfully intercepted a ballistic missile that violated the nation's airspace, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
Defense giant L3Harris Technologies has appointed a new CFO while tasking its former finance chief with steering the Missile Solutions segment toward a public offering, a strategic pivot that underscores the company's focus on unlocking value and sharpening its portfolio amid a complex defense contracting landscape.
For the first time in the ongoing regional conflict, NATO air defense systems were activated to shoot down an Iranian ballistic missile approaching Turkish territory, underscoring the alliance's commitment and the widening scope of tensions.
The diversion of critical U.S. air defense assets from Europe to the Iran conflict zone is raising alarms among officials about NATO's capacity to counter Russian threats, as stockpiles dwindle and strategic gaps emerge.
While U.S. and Israeli forces execute precision strikes, defense officials warn that a prolonged conflict with Iran could rapidly deplete critical missile defense inventories, already stretched thin by commitments in Ukraine and the Middle East.
A ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted by NATO defenses after it veered toward Turkish airspace, officials confirm. The incident, which caused no casualties, has drawn condemnation from the alliance and prompted Ankara to warn Tehran against escalating the conflict.
