MK 41 vertical launch system – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

24 February

Air

Tomahawk cruise missile launch from Mk 41 Vertical Launching System

MK 41 VLS: A Guide to the Backbone of Modern Naval Firepower

This guide breaks down the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System, explaining how its modular design enables warships to launch diverse missiles from a single system.

12 February

Arms

Bea Castañeda

An Inside Look at the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM)

This guide explains how the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile fits into modern layered air defense architectures across allied navies.

Jan- 2026 -

27 January

Sea

Bea Castañeda

Inside Aegis: The System Powering Modern Naval Air Defense

This guide breaks down how the Aegis Weapon System anchors modern naval combat operations to protect ships and project power globally.

14 January

Americas

USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

Bea Castañeda

Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers: The US Navy’s Evergreen Warship

Explore how the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underpins global naval power, with this guide revealing its combat systems, missions, upgrades, and evolving role in modern maritime warfare.

Nov- 2025 -

26 November

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Awards BAE Systems $22M for Ship Missile Canisters

The US Navy has contracted BAE Systems to produce an undisclosed number of missile canisters for its surface ships.

19 November

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed, Diehl Explore IRIS‑T Integration With Aegis and MK41 VLS

Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence have teamed up to explore the enhancement of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) through the Aegis Weapon System.

Apr- 2024 -

11 April

Air