Missile Defense News

May 26, 2023

Patriot Missile Success in Ukraine Has Shocked Even the Pentagon–Kyiv

Newsweek: Ukraine’s success with U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems in the war with Russia has shocked even the Pentagon, according to

May 25, 2023

Long-awaited US Army missile defense headquarters opens in Turkey to positive reviews

Stars and Stripes: An under-the-radar Army missile defense mission in southern Turkey got a boost this month when a new

May 25, 2023

United States approves $285 million sale of NASAMS air defense system, equipment to Ukraine

FirstPost: The United States approved a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defence system and accompanying equipment to Ukraine

May 24, 2023

Allies demonstrate unrivaled defensive capability during Formidable Shield 2023

DVIDS: Over the span of four action-packed days in the North Atlantic Ocean off Scotland’s west coast, from May 17

May 24, 2023

These are the Western air defense systems protecting Ukraine

The Washington Post: Air defense systems have proved essential to Ukraine as Russia bombards critical infrastructure and civilian targets. This

May 24, 2023

Hypersonic Hype? Russia’s Kinzhal Missiles and The Lessons For Air Defense

Modern War Institute at West Point: The May 4 interception of a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile by one of Ukraine’s Patriot air

May 22, 2023

Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO observes Formidable Shield 2023

DVIDS: U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO),

May 19, 2023

More than a Missile: Formidable Shield 2023, and how missile technology meets maritime operations

U.S. Navy Press Office: In early May, NATO Allied nations gathered forces around Hebrides, Scotland and Andøya, Norway, to counter

May 19, 2023

Ukraine live briefing: Damaged Patriot system in Kyiv has been fixed, U.S. says

The Washington Post The Patriot air-defense system damaged in Ukraine on Tuesday by a Russian strike has been fixed and

May 19, 2023

Patriot missiles are an effective but expensive air defense system. Graphics show how they work.

USA Today The U.S. and Ukraine are disputing Russia’s claim that it destroyed an American-made Patriot missile defense system Tuesday