Missiles

The LRSO will replace the AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile according to a top executive who oversees part of the program.

The move comes after Pentagon officials said in recent months they fear the U.S. may be lagging behind in hypersonics.

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was destroyed in flight this week due to a safety issue.

While there is no formal deal in place, U.S. officials are still hoping to convince Turkey to buy the Patriot missile system.

Lockheed Martin Corp. launched the AGM-158C LRASM from a B-1B Lancer, at Point Mugu Sea Range, California.

A weather camera on an island in Washington state captured a mystery object that appears to some to be a missile in ascent.

Russia is considering giving -- not selling -- S-300 air defense missiles to Syria.

The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a contract to develop a prototype hypersonic cruise missile.

The missile -- a 1,000-pound warhead, with pinpoint accuracy -- is capable of taking out moving land-based targets.

The F/A-18 Super Hornet is gearing up to live-test Lockheed Martin Corp.'s LRASM, with a range test expected this year.