Business
Saudi Arabia Responds to Iran Deal: Give Us 600 Patriot Missiles
The Kingdom’s request for additional interceptors could be the first of many new Mideast arms purchases aimed at warding off Iranian missiles.
Policy
US Restores Bahrain Military Aid Despite Human Rights
Obama determines Bahrain, which houses key U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations in the Middle East, has made some “meaningful progress” on human rights reforms.
Threats
The Middle East Has Four Minutes To Act If Iran Fires a Missile
The technology can stop the missile, but politics are getting in the way.
Threats
As Russia Improves Its Surface-to-Air Missiles, US Looks To Counter
The U.S. Air Force chief hopes cyber tactics can defeat a new generation of anti-air defenses.
Ideas
The US Missile System Driving a Wedge Between China, South Korea
The tentative decision to install a new missile interceptor system in South Korea could force Seoul to pick between its Washington ally and its Beijing neighbor.
Threats
Lockheed Working To Extend Range of U.S. Missile Interceptors
Lockheed Martin is working to extend the range of its THAAD interceptor rockets that the Pentagon has deployed to shoot down North Korean missiles fired at Guam. By Marcus Weisgerber
Threats
The Maker of the AK-47 Says It's a 'Weapon of Peace'
Moscow-based Kalashnikov Concern just unveiled a new corporate logo and slogan aimed at promoting peace. By Jason Karaian
Threats
Iraq Accuses ISIS of Using Chemical Weapons
Iraq claims the Islamic State used chlorine gas in at least three attacks since the group's summer offensive. By Adam Chandler
Threats
US Will Destroy Landmines Everywhere But Korea
The ‘unique situation’ at the Korean Demilitarized Zone still prevents the U.S. from fully embracing the worldwide ban on landmines. By Ben Watson
Ideas
Why Do We Need ‘Hypersonic’ Strike Weapons, Exactly?
The Pentagon has a bit more explaining to do before the U.S. keeps developing its latest super-fast weapon. By James M. Acton
Ideas
Why John Bolton’s Dangerous Call to Nuclear Arms Makes No Sense
John Bolton doesn’t know better than Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. By Joe Cirincione
Ideas
The US Needs a Third Missile Defense Site
It’s time to reverse the decline in spending and start improving our missile defenses to keep pace with growing threats. By Sen. Jim Inhofe
Science & Tech
Your Pocket Guide to How U.S. Missile Defense Works
Here's everything you need to know about the missile systems the U.S. maintains for its first- and counter-strike capabilities. By Jonathan Masters
Ideas
When Russia Violates Nuclear Treaties, Let's Act Like Reagan
We have nothing to gain by pulling out of our nuclear treaty with Russia. By Joe Cirincione and Lauren Mladenka
Threats
How The Army's Next Pistol Will End Up in a Gun Shop Near You
After more than 30 years, the Army will open its competition for a new standard-issue handgun. Here's how those old Beretta M9s could migrate to the streets. By Matt Valentine
Science & Tech
This Scientist Explains Why Israel's Iron Dome Is Overrated
Want to stay alive in Israel? Forget Iron Dome and check your phone. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
A Good Step Toward Ending Landmines
President Obama announced that the United States will no longer make or buy landmines. This is good, but he can do more to end this deadly scourge. By Joe Cirincione
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Wants To Buy 14 More Ground-Based Inceptor Missiles
The ground-based Midcourse Defense system broke a 6-year losing streak when it took out a simulated missile over the Pacific. Now the Pentagon wants $1 billion to buy 14 more of the interceptors. By Rachel Oswald
Ideas
Why the Persian Gulf Isn’t Ready for Joint Security
Stop pretending, U.S. partners in the Persian Gulf don’t trust each other or agree on Iran. By Bilal Y. Saab
Threats