Missile Defense News

March 6, 2020

DoD Officials Describe Layered Missile Defense Progress

DoD News The mission of the Missile Defense Agency is defending the U.S., deployed forces, friends and allies from missiles

March 6, 2020

Iron Dome Doesn’t Work For Army: Gen. Murray

Breaking Defense The Israeli-made Iron Dome can’t share targeting data with existing US radars, launchers, and command posts over the service’s new IBCS

March 5, 2020

Next-Generation Interceptor request for proposals delayed but ‘imminent’

DefenseNews WASHINGTON — The delayed request for proposals to industry for the Missile Defense Agency’s Next-Generation Interceptor has been anticipated for several

March 5, 2020

Army looks to ease burden on missile defense soldiers

The Army Times The Army is trying to ease the burden on its frequently deployed air and missile defense soldiers, as well

March 5, 2020

Juniper Cobra Missile Defense drill canceled over coronavirus

The Jerusalem Post The 10th biannual Juniper Cobra exercise between the IDF and United States European Command (EUCOM) was suspended on Wednesday, as fears

March 2, 2020

Pentagon, State Department envoy clash over sending Patriot missiles to Turkey

Politico: A senior State Department official is at odds with the Pentagon over sending additional military equipment to help Turkey

March 2, 2020

Heed the Call of the Spartans to Bolster Our Missile Defense

RealClear Defense We are staring at a critical gap in our nation’s missile defense. Although not everyone understands or even

March 2, 2020

Raytheon will enhance Patriot air defense missile systems for 17 countries

Army Recognition The 17 Patriot user countries are the United States of America, Netherlands, Germany, Japan, Israel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,

February 28, 2020

Army Ramps Up Funding For Laser Shield, Hypersonic Sword

Breaking Defense With adversaries amassing long-range precision weapons, the Army is asking Congress for more than $1 billion in 2021 to develop

February 28, 2020

Lt. Gen. Karbler discusses integration in space and missile defense

Dvids The Army’s senior air defender discussed current and future developments in space and missile defense during the 25th annual