Missile Defense News

March 23, 2023

US Space Force seeks $16 billion to track hypersonic missiles

C4ISRNET The U.S. Space Force said it needs nearly $16 billion over five years to keep building a new class

March 23, 2023

‘Absolutely a quick study’: Ukrainians master Patriot system faster than expected

Politico A Ukrainian soldier runs across the field, shielding his face from the Oklahoma wind with one hand and dragging

March 23, 2023

Navy will extend service life of destroyer Arleigh Burke

Defense News After decades of service, the guided-missile destroyer Arleigh Burke — the first of its class — appeared likely

March 21, 2023

US to send Patriot missile systems and tanks to Ukraine faster than originally planned

CNN: US Patriot missile defense systems and Abram tanks are set to be deployed to Ukraine faster than originally planned, US defense

March 21, 2023

US, Japan exploring partnership on hypersonic missile interceptor

Defense News: The U.S. and Japan are exploring a partnership to develop a hypersonic missile defense capability as the Pentagon enters the

March 20, 2023

First wave of tech to defend Guam from newer threats due in 2024

Defense News: The first wave of defenses designed to counter complex missile threats against Guam will include radars, launchers, interceptors,

March 20, 2023

Ukrainian military learn how to operate modern air defense system in Italy

Euromaidan Press: Ukrainian soldiers are being trained on how to operate a modern surface-to-air defense missile system SAMP/T in Italy,

March 17, 2023

Sen. Mazie Hirono concerned about lack of missile defense for Hawaii

Stars and Stripes: Sen. Mazie Hirono wants answers from military leaders about missile defense in the islands amid rising tensions

March 16, 2023

South Korea To Procure SM-6 Missiles And Develop Naval L-SAM

Naval News: Naval News has previously reported that South Korea had an intention of purchasing Raytheon’s SM-6 (Standard Missile) missiles for its

March 16, 2023

Navy awards $2.5B contract, more funds for Guam missile defense sought in 2024

Marianas Variety: The Naval Facilities Pacific area of operations has invested $2.5 billion into building up internal capacities behind the