Missile Defense News

December 12, 2019

Congress backs off push for space-based missile intercept layer

Defense News: WASHINGTON — Congress has backed off its push for a space-based missile intercept layer, which it had pursued in previous years,

December 12, 2019

Further Collaboration with the Intelligence Community Would Help MDA Keep Pace with Emerging Threats

Government Accountability Office: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) uses information from the intelligence community to determine how to design and

December 11, 2019

After errors in Akita plan, Japan may pick new site for U.S.-developed missile defense system

The Japan Times: Japan is leaning toward reviewing its current plan to deploy the U.S.-developed Aegis Ashore land-based missile defense

December 11, 2019

This is who Congress wants in charge of new hypersonic-tracking sensors

C4ISRNet: Congress wants the Missile Defense Agency to take the lead on developing a space-based sensor layer capable of tracking

December 10, 2019

Israel cancels second missile defense test in a month

Outlook JERUSALEM (AP) – has called off a test of an advanced missile defense system, citing a communications malfunction. The

December 10, 2019

Russia’s state-of-the-art S-400 missile system is headed to the frigid Arctic

China Global Television Network: Russia is planning to outfit its Northern Fleet with its S-400 missile defense system in the

December 9, 2019

Germany in talks with Lockheed Martin over ‘fragile’ missile defense program

Defense News: COLOGNE, Germany – German defense officials are negotiating with contractors Lockheed Martin and MBDA Deutschland about a bid

December 9, 2019

U.S. Hits Setback in Bid to Shield Europe Against Iran Missiles

Bloomberg: A new Pentagon missile defense system is running at least two years behind schedule, delaying a project in Poland

December 9, 2019

SMDC welcomes new commanding general

Defense Visual Information Distribution Service: REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler assumed command of the

December 6, 2019

Aerojet Rocketdyne ready for production in Huntsville

Alabama.com: Aerojet Rocketdyne has announced it is ready to start producing large solid rocket motor carbon fiber cases in Huntsville. That’s