Built for another era, our air-and-missile-defense industrial base needs more builders

Report Content

Our air-and-missile-defense industrial base was built for another era — and today’s threats are exposing gaps in real time. Ursa Major CEO Chris Spagnoletti tells us about new ways to design, build, and field munitions and hypersonics.

Classification
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Logistics / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Discussion on the need for modernization of air-and-missile-defense industrial base
Location
Unit
Ursa Major
Time
Present
Equipment
munitionshypersonics
Summary

Ursa Major is addressing the outdated state of the air-and-missile-defense industrial base, highlighting the need for modernization to meet current threats. The company is focusing on innovative designs and production methods for munitions and hypersonics to enhance defense capabilities.

Key Facts
  • The air-and-missile-defense industrial base is outdated.
  • There are gaps in defense capabilities exposed by current threats.
  • Ursa Major is exploring new designs and methods for munitions and hypersonics.