Missile Defense News

February 8, 2022

US approves $100m deal for Taiwan to upgrade Patriot missile system

The Guardian: The United States has approved a possible $100m sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to “sustain, maintain,

February 7, 2022

CENTCOM Boss Says There is ‘Rare Opportunity’ to Integrate Air, Missile Defense in Region

AirForceMag: While much of the Pentagon’s stated focus in the past few months has been about pivoting away from the

February 7, 2022

After Houthi attacks, senior U.S. general in UAE to bolster defenses

Reuters: ABU DHABI, Feb 6 (Reuters) – U.S. Marine General Frank McKenzie arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday

February 4, 2022

US’ Only Weapon To Counter China’s Hypersonic Weapons: MDA Chief Reveals Details About Its ‘Super Interceptor Missile’

The EurAsian Times: US Navy Vice Adm. Jon Hill, the head of the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), recently said

February 3, 2022

Budget uncertainty ‘throttles’ MDA’s development of a hypersonic missile interceptor

Defense News: MDA in November selected three companies to design a Glide Phase Interceptor that would hit enemy hypersonic missiles

February 1, 2022

US military drills with Pacific allies send a message to China, expert says

Stars and Stripes: Military exercises between the United States and its allies in the Western Pacific, both ongoing and upcoming,

January 31, 2022

US Upgrades AEGIS Missile Defense System With New ‘SPY Radar’ As Chinese, Korean Threats Endanger Japan

Eurasian Times: Japan’s geographical position puts it in a peculiar spot as it is in close proximity with two of

January 31, 2022

UAE intercepts ballistic missile during Israeli President’s visit

CNN News: (CNN)The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile in the third such incident

January 27, 2022

U.S. drones to be deployed at SDF base for 1st time

The Asahi Shimbun: Amid China’s maritime aggression, the U.S. forces in Japan will temporarily deploy MQ9 Reaper drones at the

January 26, 2022

The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters

Task and Purpose: The future of Army short range air defense operations might just involve high-powered lasers shooting drones, helicopters