Missile Defense News

March 16, 2016

Lockheed CEO says Poland, Turkey interested in MEADS missile defense system

Reuters: Lockheed Martin Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson said Poland and Turkey were interested in the company’s MEADS missile defense system,

March 15, 2016

USS Barry joins Yokosuka fleet in tumultuous times

Stars and Stripes: The Navy welcomed the destroyer USS Barry to its Japan-based fleet Monday, giving the force a seventh

March 15, 2016

MDA Seeking Directed Energy, Coalition Solutions To Missile Threat; Navy Pursuing Larger Sensor Network

U.S. Naval Institute: To counter the growing quantity and capability of enemy missiles around the world, the Missile Defense Agency

March 14, 2016

Russia, China oppose US missile-defense in South Korea

The Orange County Register: The foreign ministers of China and Russia are opposing the possible deployment of an advanced American

March 14, 2016

Raytheon to display groundbreaking new Patriot radar at the Winter Association of the United States Army trade show

PRNewswire: The world’s newest missile defense radar is gearing up for a road trip.  Raytheon Company [NYSE: RTN] funded, developed

March 14, 2016

Two key senators turn against Pentagon’s radar-carrying blimps

The Los Angeles Times: Two U.S. senators with sway over all federal spending have dealt a crippling bipartisan blow to

March 11, 2016

U.S. may need more missile defenses to counter growing threat -admiral

Reuters: Current U.S. missile defenses can counter an attack on U.S. territory by North Korea or Iran but Washington will

March 9, 2016

In Step To Keep JLENS Alive, Army Asks Congress for More Money

Defense News: WASHINGTON — The Army has asked Congress to let it spend another $27.2 million to keep the Joint Land Attack

March 9, 2016

Amid Tensions, U.S. and Israeli Defense Officials Recommit as Allies

The Wall Street Journal: NORFOLK, Va. – The Pentagon’s No. 2 civilian official stood beside his Israeli counterpart on a

March 8, 2016

It’s Official: US, South Korea Begin Talks on THAAD

The Diplomat: A joint working group to discuss the U.S. missile defense system held its first meeting on Friday. The