Keyword: Sidney E. Dean
![The US MDA plans to conduct Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-43 (FTM-43) with the goal of using an upgraded Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) to physically intercept an HTV-1 hypersonic target. [MDA]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SM-6-_-8314132-Kopie-324x160.jpg "Hypersonic weapon interceptor developments")
Hypersonic weapon interceptor developments
The growing threat posed by hypersonic weapons triggers multiple nations to pursue development of...
![Rafael’s Lite Beam system is a 10 kW class HEL designed to be compatible with even relatively small land platforms, such as the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). [Rafael]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lite_Beam_Rafael-Kopie-324x160.jpg "Ground-based DEWs: From science fiction to operational deployment")
Ground-based DEWs: From science fiction to operational...
On 13 November 1973, an MQM-33B aerial target drone 3.6 m long was shot...
![Northrop AGM-136A Tacit Rainbow on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. [USAF]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Northrop_AGM-136A_Tacit_Rainbow-Kopie-324x160.jpg "Loitering munitions: Production scaling kicks into higher gear")
Loitering munitions: Production scaling kicks into higher...
Demand for loitering munitions is growing exponentially. Industry is challenged to scale up production...
![The Flyby Jackal launches an LMM during testing. [Crown Copyright 2023]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jackal_Crown-Copyright-Kopie-324x160.jpg "Developments in strike UAVs")
Developments in strike UAVs
Dozens of new strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are entering service globally, displaying a...
![An MQ-9B SkyGuardian flying above the UK during the RAF100 event. The UAV is known as the Protector RG Mk 1 in UK service. [GA-ASI]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SkyGuardian_GA-ASI-2-324x160.jpg "MALE and HALE drone developments: Evolving existing systems and introducing new aircraft")
MALE and HALE drone developments: Evolving existing...
MALE and HALE drones are unique assets providing long-term observation and strike capabilities. These...
![A SPEAR 3 test missile strikes its target during the first live fire test on 17 November 2024. [Crown Copyright 2024]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SPEAR_mini-cruise_missile_first_guided_firing__MBDA_2-Kopie-324x160.jpg "Air-to-ground precision munitions: A market overview")
Air-to-ground precision munitions: A market overview
Demand for air-to-ground precision munitions continues to grow. Increasingly accurate and sophisticated systems are...
Strategic Bombers: Still Relevant?
Strategic bombers are designed for deep penetration missions into enemy airspace to destroy high-value...
Wild Blue Yonder: USAF at 75
By being at the constant forefront of strategic and tactical developments, the United States...
Light Tactical and Utility Vehicles
Many 4x4 light military vehicle types are designed as multitaskers. Depending on configuration, they...
US Army Future Vertical Lift: A Status...
The US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme aims to replace the current tactical...