Recent reports show that Ukraine has been forced to intercept Russias Geran-2 drones—essentially low-cost kamikaze ...

Despite their age, air-to-air missiles like the AIM-9 remain essential as America upgrades to counter rising threats with advanced systems like the AIM-260 and AIM-174B. The United States has one of ...

Raytheon announced in June 2025 that it was awarded a $1.1 billion contract by the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles. This represents the largest contract ever awarded for the program and ...

With the A-10 Warthog retiring, debate flares over close air support and whether a “stealth Warthog” could survive modern air ...

A Polish F-16+ seen carrying Sidewinder air-to-air missiles on its underwing pylons. The country has now acquired 232 of the AIM-9X Block II version of the missile as it continues to ramp up its wider ...

Valued at $13.3 million, the contract is expected to be completed by June 2027. Per the terms of the deal, RTX will continue developing electronic and guidance units, spare circuit boards and software ...

The Netherlands has requested an almost $700 million purchase of Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II short-range air-to-air missiles. Detailed by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 6 ...

Raytheon's AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missile has been ordered by Morocco for integration with its 24 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters. Morocco’s order for the new-generation weapon makes it ...