Missile Defense News

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

August 15, 2022

Strategic Command boss reveals No. 1 need for missile defense

Defense News: The head of U.S. Strategic Command, Adm. Charles Richard, has said his No. 1 need is a robust

August 15, 2022

Missile Defense Agency priorities include hypersonics, Guam, Hill says

Defense News: Protecting the continental U.S. and Guam from missiles and hypersonic weapons are the top priorities for the Missile

August 11, 2022

Long-range missile defense radar ready to ‘plug in’ at NORTHCOM within ‘months’

Breaking Defense: Northern Command is wrapping up testing of the Long Range Discrimination Radar for missile defense, and expects that

August 10, 2022

Alaskan Commands Gird for Threats

Air Force Magazine: Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm wears multiple hats as the commander of Alaskan Command, United States Northern

August 9, 2022

Pentagon eyes broader missile defense amid calls for more advanced countermeasures

Defense News: America’s focus on countering intercontinental ballistic missiles is broadening to cruise and hypersonic missiles, and modest spending might