Latest "stinger missile" stories

Fearing Russian false flag in Ukraine, US launches plan to track arms

The U.S. State Department released plans Thursday to better track weapons supplied to Ukraine.

13 months ago

As semiconductor shortages linger, one defense firm gets creative

Defense execs call the computer chip shortage an "acute pain point" and "day-to-day" challenge.

14 months ago

Stinger shortcut: US Army seeks special funding for missile supply chain

U.S. Army officials hitting supply chain snags on their way to restocking Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and Javelin anti-tank weapons sent to Ukraine may get a reprieve.

By Joe Gould and Jen Judson

19 months ago

Lockheed, aiming to double Javelin production, seeks supply chain ‘crank up’

Lockheed Martin aims to nearly double production for Javelin anti-tank missiles from 2,100 to 4,000 per year, but it needs the supply chain to “crank up,” said its chief executive, Jim Taiclet.

19 months ago

As Raytheon struggles to replenish Stinger missiles, lawmaker pushes Defense Production Act

The U.S. may not be able to make more of the shoulder-fired Stinger anti-aircraft missiles it has been sending to Ukraine until at least 2023, the manufacturer, Raytheon Technologies said Tuesday.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

19 months ago

Amid fears of Russian air dominance, US to send anti-aircraft Stingers to Ukraine

The U.S. for the first time has approved the direct delivery of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine as part of a package approved by the White House last week.

By Joe Gould and Howard Altman

21 months ago