MDAA in the News

January 16, 2018

New missile set for testing on Kauai might lend better defense

Honolulu Star Advertiser: A groundbreaking missile defense test is expected soon on Kauai that has ramifications for the defense of

December 8, 2017

The F-35 could intercept a North Korean missile launch — but it could bring an all-out war

Business Insider: The US Air Force has had air-to-air missiles that lock on to hot, flying targets for decades, and

December 7, 2017

All you need to know about the UAE’s missile defense and Houthi attack propaganda

Al Arabiya English: The Houthi militia’s claim of targeting of the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant represents a

November 28, 2017

Saudi Arabia Makes Missile Defense History

i24NEWS: Strictly Security with Barbara Opall-Rome Saudi and Emirati Patriots are making missile defense history, with >150 intercepts of Yemen-launched

November 16, 2017

The Quiet Missile War You’re Not Hearing About

Popular Mechanics: Middle Eastern countries armed with the U.S.-made Patriot missile system have shot down over 100 ballistic missiles in

November 3, 2017

Congressman says F-35s could take down North Korea’s missiles in boost phase

Inside Defense: A congressman on the House Armed Services Committee claimed today F-35 Joint Strike Fighters could shoot down North

November 3, 2017

North Korea working on missile that could reach U.S. mainland: report

USA Today: North Korea is developing an advanced version of an intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the mainland United States,

October 24, 2017

‘Golf ball’ radar’s limitations seen

Honolulu Star Advertiser: The Sea-Based X-Band Radar, a key link in the nation’s defense against North Korea, spent eight months

October 18, 2017

Hawaii’s missile defense urged as North Korean threat persists

Honolulu Star Advertiser: Although the United States has been stymied in reining in North Korea’s nuclear program, a former U.S.

October 17, 2017

North Korea Nuclear Threat: Viral Headlines Aren’t Scaring Hawaii Visitors Away

Honolulu Civil Beat: When Keith Vieira, a long-time Hawaii tourism executive appeared on a panel at the East-West Center last