Keyword: Sidney E. Dean
![An LRHW launcher on static display in the firing position on 9 July 2025 during Talisman Sabre 25. [US Army/Sgt Perla Alfaro]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TS25-B-Kopie-324x160.jpg "US Army Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon: Programme status")
US Army Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon: Programme status
The US Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon system conducted its first overseas deployment in July...
Future soldier programmes: An overview
‘Future Soldier’ programmes aim to upgrade infantry capabilities through technology. Disparate nations take different...
![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...