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March 16, 2016

Lockheed CEO says Poland, Turkey interested in MEADS missile defense system

Reuters: Lockheed Martin Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson said Poland and Turkey were interested in the company’s MEADS missile defense system,

March 16, 2016

US downplays N. Korea’s nuclear missile capabilities, but prepares for worst scenario

The Korea Times: North Korea’s claims of nuclear missile capabilities have not been proven, but the United States is prepared

March 16, 2016

Israel asks U.N. to punish Iran for missile tests, U.S. vows response, Tehran denies wrongdoing

United Press International: The Israeli government on Monday asked the United Nations Security Council to take punitive measures against Iran

March 15, 2016

India test-fires Agni-I ballistic missile

Deccan Chronicle: India on Monday  successfully test-fired its indigenously built nuclear-capable intermediate range Agni-I ballistic missile, capable of hitting a

March 15, 2016

USS Barry joins Yokosuka fleet in tumultuous times

Stars and Stripes: The Navy welcomed the destroyer USS Barry to its Japan-based fleet Monday, giving the force a seventh

March 15, 2016

Russia to keep advanced S-400 air defence system in Syria, RIA cites Kremlin

Reuters: Russia will keep its most advanced air defence system in Syria despite a planned withdrawal of the bulk of

March 15, 2016

Iran Insists Missile Launches Legal After US Urges International Response

Voice of America: UNITED NATIONS— Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tuesday his country’s missile tests last week did

March 15, 2016

MDA Seeking Directed Energy, Coalition Solutions To Missile Threat; Navy Pursuing Larger Sensor Network

U.S. Naval Institute: To counter the growing quantity and capability of enemy missiles around the world, the Missile Defense Agency

March 15, 2016

North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Defying U.N.

The New York Times: SEOUL, South Korea — The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, said his country would soon conduct

March 14, 2016

France says EU could impose sanctions over Iran missile tests

Reuters: The European Union could impose sanctions on Iran over its recent ballistic missile tests, France’s foreign minister said on