Missile Defense News

November 1, 2016

X-Band Radar Returns to US After Operations off Korean Peninsula

KBS World Radio: The U.S. Navy is said to have returned a powerful antiballistic missile detection radar system to its

October 31, 2016

Army deal upgrades PATRIOT missile software, radar

Defense Systems: A vital cog in the Army’s land-based missile defense system got a boost this week when the Department

October 28, 2016

Saudi-led Forces Intercept Houthi Missile Targeting Makkah

DefenseWorld.net: Saudi Arabia has intercepted ballistic missile, launched by Houthi militant group, that was likely to hit Mecca, a holy

October 28, 2016

U.S. diplomat handling missile defense meets Seoul officials over N.K. nukes

Yonhap: Frank Rose, a senior U.S. diplomat handling missile defense issues, held talks with South Korean officials Friday to discuss

October 28, 2016

Jenoptik to supply components for Patriot missiles

Army-technology.com: Jenoptik’s defence and civil systems segment has received a contract to supply components for the Patriot air and missile defence

October 28, 2016

More defensive steps than THAAD to be taken if N.K. threat persists: U.S. official

Yonhap: A senior U.S. state department official said Friday that there will be more “defensive” steps than the recent decision

October 27, 2016

Senator Heitkamp Overseas

High Plains Reader: As North Korea closes in on its nuclear capabilities, U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp participated in an official

October 27, 2016

Exercises help NATO fill gaps in air and missile defenses: general

Reuters: Short-notice military exercises and forthcoming deployments will help NATO fill gaps in its air and missile defenses as it

October 26, 2016

Raytheon, Diehl get $28M for work on RAM missile systems

NavalToday.com The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Raytheon Missile Systems a $28 million contract for the production of

October 26, 2016

Army Lasers Will Soon Destroy Enemy Mortars, Artillery and Drones From Strykers

Scout Warrior: The Army and General Dynamics Land Systems are developing a Stryker-mounted laser weapon aimed at better arming the