Missile Defense News

August 2, 2016

USFK commander defends THAAD deployment

The Korea Times: The commander of U.S. Forces Korea said Tuesday that a U.S. anti-ballistic missile shield, scheduled to be

August 2, 2016

China Continues Testing Its Own Anti-missile System Ahead of THAAD Deployment

China confirmed that it will push through with tests for its own anti-missile systems following a recent announcement that South

August 2, 2016

Centerpiece of the Ballistic Missile Defense System Recognized for “Game Changing” Advancements

PRNewswire: Ensuring the Ballistic Missile Defense System operates as a unified, secure network amid emerging threats is the mission of

August 1, 2016

Missile Defense Agency needs to fund more research into new technologies, ex-director says

AirForce Times: The Missile Defense Agency is facing a budget shortfall that could jeopardize research into next generation technology, a

August 1, 2016

Japan to upgrade Patriot batteries for 2020 Olympics

Japan is upgrading its Patriot PAC-3 missile defense system in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, adding range and

August 1, 2016

US Diverts Missile Defense Funding to Boost Israeli Shield

DefenseNews: US funding for its own missile defense development and Israeli missile defense aid is in competition for limited dollars,

July 29, 2016

Northrop Awarded $164M to Configure Hawkeye Early-Warning Aircraft for Japan

GovConWire: Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has received a potential $164 million contract modification to provide one E-2D Advanced Hawkeye configured aircraft to Japan

July 29, 2016

Japan to upgrade Patriot batteries for Olympics as North Korean missile threat grows: sources

Reuters: Japan is upgrading its Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, adding range

July 29, 2016

China Unhappy That Seoul Accepted US Missile-Defense System

Voice of America: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says South Korea’s recent decision to deploy the United States’ Terminal High

July 28, 2016

Secretary of the Army experiences 94th AAMDC’s dedication to JTAMD

DVIDS: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii-The Honorable Eric K. Fanning, Secretary of the Army, received an integrated air and missile