Missile Defense News

July 17, 2018

Video: Why we test missile defense systems

GovConWire: Missile defense experts discuss the importance of testing and how it helps improve the technology and create more effective

July 17, 2018

Houthi missile intercepted by UAE forces in western Yemen

China.org.cn: ADEN, Yemen, July 16 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) forces in Yemen intercepted on Monday evening a

July 17, 2018

U.S. State Department in talks with Turkey to sell Patriot system

Reuters: FARNBOROUGH, Britain (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Monday said it was working with NATO ally Turkey on

July 17, 2018

Raytheon missile defense chief: Turkey Patriot decision ‘is all political’

Defense News: FARNBOROUGH, England —Whether Turkey plays ball with the United States and opts for Patriot missiles over a Russian

July 17, 2018

Will Japan’s Aegis Ashore Radar Choice Elicit China’s Wrath?

The Diplomat: Earlier this month, reports citing sources within the Japanese Ministry of Defense indicated that Japan’s deployment of the

July 17, 2018

Raytheon Gets $467M MDA Standard Missile-3 Block IB Order

GovConWire: Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) will manufacture, test and deliver missile interceptor rounds for the Defense Department’s Missile Defense Agency under

July 17, 2018

U.S. Navy Launches the Future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr.

NAVSEA: PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) was launched on July 13 at Huntington

July 16, 2018

IDF Deploys Iron Dome in Central Israel, Reinforces Batteries in the South

The Jerusalem Times: The IDF deployed Iron Dome missile defense batteries across central Israel and reinforced the batteries in the

July 12, 2018

Lockheed to double Patriot missile production as orders explode

Defense News: WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin is planning to double its most advanced Patriot missile’s production in the coming years

July 12, 2018

Demand for missile defense continues to increase

DVIDS: HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The demand for space and missile defense capabilities continues to grow in response to the complex