Missile Defense News

December 3, 2015

Japan considers introduction of new U.S. system for defense against North Korean missiles

The Japan Times The Defense Ministry has launched a full-fledged study on introducing a state-of-the-art U.S. missile defense system to

December 2, 2015

General: Guam safe from missiles

Pacific Daily News: Andersen Air Force Base holds technology that would aid in protecting the island in the event a

December 2, 2015

U.S.-Japan Missile Defense Cooperation: Increasing Security and Cutting Costs

American Action Forum: Summary The United States and Japan have jointly researched, developed, and produced missile defense systems. These programs

November 30, 2015

U.S. diplomat handling missile defense to visit China

The Korea Herald A senior U.S. diplomat handling missile defense issues is set to visit China this week for a

November 30, 2015

Israeli Navy Scores Successful Intercept Test of Barak-8

Defense News TEL AVIV — The Israel Navy performed its first sea-based operational intercept of the Barak-8 air defense system Wednesday, one

November 24, 2015

Japan Mulls Thaad Missile Defense System Amid North Korea Threat

Bloomberg Business: Japan is considering deployment of the U.S.’s Thaad ballistic missile defense system to counter any potential strike from

November 24, 2015

Defences tightened as £178bn to be spent on Armed Forces in fear of jihadi missile attack

Express: The missiles can be used to deliver payloads from conventional explosives through to nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. Now

November 24, 2015

Japan’s defense minister meeting military leaders in Hawaii

Military Times: HONOLULU — Japan’s defense minister has arrived in Hawaii to meet senior U.S. military officials this week. Defense Minister Gen

November 24, 2015

Elbit Systems conducts Airbus missile defense trial

Globes: Amid growing concern that terrorists will attempt to shoot down a passenger jet, Israeli defense electronics developer Elbit Systems

November 23, 2015

Multi-Object Kill Vehicle (MOKV) Begins to Take Shape

Defense Update: The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Raytheon have completed the first Program Planning Review on the future