What is a hypersonic missile? Mach 5+ glide vehicles and cruise missiles explained, plus U.S., Russian and Chinese programs and why they are hard to stop.
ICBM vs SLBM explained: how Minuteman III silo missiles and Trident II D5 submarine missiles differ in basing, range, survivability and numbers.
S-400 vs Patriot compared: radar range, missiles, roles, users and the Turkey F-35 dispute, from Congressional Research Service reports.
Ballistic missile vs cruise missile: how each flies, speed, range and detection compared, where hypersonic weapons fit, and which is harder to stop.
The Air Force has put its first hypersonic missile, the AGM-183A ARRW, into production with a $694 million Lockheed Martin contract after years of setbacks.
Kalibr cruise missile explained: Russia’s 3M-14 range estimates, its 2015 Syria debut, recent Ukraine salvos, and how it compares with Tomahawk.
THAAD missile defense explained: how a battery works, the Army’s $11.4 billion FY2027 request for 857 interceptors, and its use against Iran.
HIMARS rocket launcher explained: what it fires, the Army’s request for 96 launchers in FY2027, rocket contracts and its record in Ukraine.
How many nuclear weapons does China have? The Pentagon says the low 600s, on track for over 1,000 by 2030. How the count grew.
The Army is inviting companies it cut from its IFPC Increment 2 second-interceptor contest back for a 2027 shoot-off as Guam air defenses take shape.
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