Missile Defense News

September 2, 2022

Navy Completes Target Intercept during Missile Launch

Military Spot: The U.S. Navy’s next-generation subsonic aerial target (SSAT), the BQM-177A, reached full operational capability during a successful standard

September 1, 2022

US Vampire set to sink its teeth into China’s drones

The Times: America is expected to supply Taiwan with new advanced weapons and technology to combat the surge in Chinese

August 30, 2022

Russia ships air defence missiles out of Syria, satellites show

Al Jazeera: Russia shipped units of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to a Russian port near Crimea, according to an

August 22, 2022

Japan considers deploying long-range missiles to counter China, newspaper reports

CNN: Japan is considering the deployment of 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to boost its counterattack capability against China, the Yomiuri

August 19, 2022

Space Force Takes Over All Military Satellite Communications

Military.com: The Army transferred some of its satellite operations to the Space Force on Monday, marking the latest move to

August 18, 2022

First Saudi THAAD sites expected to be completed in 2026

Janes: The first four sites for Saudi Arabia’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems are expected to be completed

August 17, 2022

Plan To Massively Upgrade Guam’s Missile Defenses Takes Shape

The Drive: The head of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Jon Hill, recently provided new details

August 16, 2022

US-led coalition forces repel drone attack near base in Syria

CNN: US-led coalition forces repelled multiple drones near the US-led coalition At-Tanf base in Syria Monday, according to a press

August 16, 2022

US Air Force tests nuclear-capable long-range missile

CNN: The US Air Force on Tuesday tested an unarmed nuclear-capable long-range missile, according to the Air Force Global Strike

August 16, 2022

Missile-defense exercise off Hawaiian island includes first live-fire intercept

Stars and Stripes: The Navy and its Pacific allies recently demonstrated their ability to use the Aegis Combat System to