MDAA in the News

February 9, 2021

‘Golf ball’ radar helps plug gap in Pacific

Honolulu Star-Advertiser:   The one-of-a-kind “SBX” radar, built on a former oil rig, measures more than 280 feet from its

October 12, 2020

North Korea unveils ‘monster’ new intercontinental ballistic missile at parade

Reuters:   North Korea unveiled previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles at an unprecedented predawn military parade, on Saturday, that showcased

October 6, 2020

Japan hopes to have alternative to Aegis Ashore missile-defense system by year’s end

Stars and Stripes:   The Japanese government has ordered officials to quickly come up with an alternative to the rejected

September 23, 2020

Report to Congress on Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense

From the report: «The Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which is carried out by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

September 22, 2020

Admiral: New missile defense system a must on Guam

U.S. Navy Adm. Phil Davidson is reiterating the need to place an Aegis Ashore missile defense system on Guam. “There

September 21, 2020

Guam Becomes a Living Laboratory for Pentagon’s ‘Connect-Everything’ Experiments

The third so-called ABMS on ramp — a live experiment and demonstration — is taking place in the INDOPACOM area

September 21, 2020

Chinese air force video shows simulated bomber attack on Pacific island resembling Guam

The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Phil Davidson, on Thursday advocated for an Aegis Ashore missile defense system on

September 21, 2020

PACOM Chief Warns Of Threat To Guam; China Presses Hard

The head of the Indo-Pacific Command issued a stark warning, on Thursday, that large U.S. bases in the Pacific remain

September 21, 2020

Indo-Pacific Command leader underscores need for stronger missile defense on Guam

Guam urgently needs an Aegis Ashore missile defense system to protect vital military assets from an increasingly aggressive China, according

September 21, 2020

U.S. Pacific Commander Demands Missile Defenses and Offenses for Guam

According to Adm. Philip Davidson, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Guam needs more missile defenses in order to defend against