Missile Defense News

May 12, 2016

U.S. activates Romanian missile defense site, angering Russia

Reuters: The United States switched on an $800 million missile shield in Romania on Thursday that it sees as vital

May 11, 2016

Navy asks Lockheed to fix issues with littoral combat ships

Reuters: The U.S. Navy has sent Lockheed Martin Corp three requests to correct problems, including propulsion-related issues, with the Littoral

May 11, 2016

After long wait, U.S. to unveil European missile shield

Reuters: The United States will formally declare its European missile defense system operational on Thursday, almost a decade after Washington

May 11, 2016

MDA Picks Booz Allen for $63M Ballistic Missile Defense System Consulting Contract

GovConWire: Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has received a potential five-year, $62.7 million contract to provide consulting, development, management and

May 10, 2016

Saudi intercepts missile from Yemen but truce holds

Reuters: Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Yemen on Monday, but a Saudi-led military coalition said it would

May 10, 2016

Raytheon Wins $28 Million To Upgrade Qatar Air and Missile Defense Operations Center

DefenseWorld.net: Raytheon has won $28million modification to previously awarded contract for the Qatar Air and Missile Defense Operations Center. Work

May 9, 2016

US won’t ‘stand unmoved’ in face of N. Korean threats:US diplomat

Yonhap: The United States and its allies “will not stand unmoved” in the face of North Korea’s nuclear and missile

May 9, 2016

South to reinforce capability of preemptive strikes

The Korea Times: By Jun Ji-hye The military said Monday that it will prioritize strengthening its capabilities for conducting preemptive

May 6, 2016

Top US Official: Washington Seeking THAAD Dialogue With Beijing

Voice of America: A top U.S. official says Washington still hopes to hold a dialogue with Beijing on the possible

May 6, 2016

Missile bases bolster NATO in new stance with Russia

New York Times: NATO’s European missile defense system will go live on Thursday when a base in Romania becomes operational.