US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis findsReplenishing stockpiles of critical weapons systems could take until 2030 or 2031, creating a "window of vulnerability," a new analysis found.By Tanya Noury2 days ago
Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield estimated to cost $1.2 trillionA national missile defense system would cost $1.2 trillion to build and maintain over the next 20 years, a nonpartisan federal agency estimated.By Ellen Ioanes2 weeks ago
US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral saysAdm. Brad Cooper said Iran was trying to interfere with a U.S. military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters4 weeks ago
US Air Force looks to launch cheap missiles from cargo aircraftThe U.S. Air Force wants inexpensive, long-range missiles that can be launched in mass volleys by cargo aircraft. By Michael Peck5 weeks ago
Calls for tougher US bunkers, hangars go back years, analysts sayThe Iran war has reignited a longstanding conversation about the need for the U.S. to protect its aircraft with underground bunkers and hardened shelters.By Hope Hodge Seck8 weeks ago
A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from IranIf a missile is launched from Iran toward a U.S. military base in the region, how do service members know in time to stay safe?By Aaron Brynildson, University of Mississippi, The Conversation2 months ago