Missile Defense News

May 31, 2017

Pentagon successfully tests ICBM defense system for first time

Reuters: The U.S. military on Tuesday cheered a successful, first-ever missile defense test involving a simulated attack by an intercontinental

May 30, 2017

Vandenberg to launch first test of ICBM intercept and ‘upgraded kill vehicle’

The Tribune: For the first time in nearly three years, the ground-based missile-defense system will attempt to hit a mock

May 30, 2017

US missile test today: Pentagon plans first test to shoot down intercontinental-range missile

AL.com: The Pentagon will attempt to shoot down an intercontinental missile in a first-of-its-kind test planned for today. The Missile

May 30, 2017

South Korea’s President Demands Probe Into U.S. Missile Defense System

Time: (SEOUL, South Korea) — South Korea’s new liberal president on Tuesday demanded an investigation into why his office wasn’t

May 26, 2017

The U.S. Army Wants to Expand a Secretive Missile Defense Site in Turkey

The Drive: The U.S. Army is looking to expand a secretive missile defense site in Turkey, according to the service’s

May 25, 2017

Congress launches new missile defense push as North Korea advances

Washington Post: President Trump reportedly told his Filipino counterpart that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is a “madman with

May 25, 2017

New US Missile Defence Agency Bases To Be Constructed Around World

Defense World: The US Missile Defence Agency has awarded a $69 million contract to Parsons Government Services Inc. for construction

May 24, 2017

Ahead of Ballistic Missile Defense Review, MDA’s FY18 plans show flexibility

Defense News: WASHINGTON — The Ballistic Missile Defense Review ordered this month by Defense Secretary James Mattis won’t wrap up

May 24, 2017

Senators turn to space for next step in missile defense

Washington Examiner: A bipartisan group of senators wants the government to explore how to expand United States missile defense systems

May 24, 2017

Soldiers train, build and defend a short range air defense site

ABC News: FORT SILL, OK (KSWO) – On Tuesday, 24 soldiers from different army posts wrapped up a training session