Missile Defense News

August 25, 2021

Turkey Says Needs More Time for S-400 Deal

Kayhan: Turkey is not in the final stages of signing a deal to purchase a second unit of Russian-made missile

August 25, 2021

Here’s who the US Army has tapped to build an enduring capability to counter drones and cruise missiles

Defense News: The U.S. Army has chosen Leidos-owned Dynetics to build prototypes for its enduring system to counter both drone and cruise missile

August 23, 2021

Missile Defense Agency director wants less complex, more mobile Aegis Ashore

Defense News: The Missile Defense Agency director says he’d like to see the Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense system — which currently

August 23, 2021

Iran says it is expanding defense beyond borders, will continue missile program

The Times of Israel: The Iranian Defense Ministry said on Saturday that it was expanding its defense efforts beyond the

August 23, 2021

US military completes first Iron Dome tests on American soil

The Times of Israel: American troops conducted their first test of the Iron Dome missile defense system in the United

August 20, 2021

Japan missile plan on Ishigaki island helps boost Taiwan defense

Nikkei Asia: Japan’s plans to ramp up the defense of its remote southwestern islands are being seen as a move

August 18, 2021

Turkey to unveil new laser weapon system

Defence Blog: Turkish defense firm Meteksan Defence Industry Inc. has announced that it developed a new ground-based laser system, called

August 18, 2021

S. Korea to begin mass production of surface-to-air interceptor missile

The Korea Herald: South Korea will begin mass production of a newly upgraded interceptor missile, often dubbed the Korean equivalent

August 17, 2021

USS Higgins and USS Howard arrive in Japan, join DESRON 15

Commander, United States Pacific Fleet: The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Higgins (DDG 76) and USS Howard (DDG 83)

August 16, 2021

Missile Defense Agency dials up the speed in quest for hypersonic interceptor

Defense News: While the Missile Defense Agency hit the pause button on its effort to bring a defensive hypersonic weapon online, it’s