Missile Defense News

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

March 7, 2016

SM-6 missile demonstrates anti-surface capability with Aegis Baseline 9

IHS Jane’s 360: Key Points The 18 January flight test demonstrated the anti-surface capability of the SM-6 missile with the

March 7, 2016

IDF tests Patriot missile system as Israel-US drill ends

The Times of Israel: Israel launched a Patriot surface-to-air missile from the Palmachim air base in central Israel as part

March 4, 2016

USS Barry Enhances Defense, Strength by Joining 7th Fleet

USS Barry Public Affairs: PACIFIC OCEAN – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) entered 7th Fleet area of

March 3, 2016

Israel to launch one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world, with U.S. help

The Washington Post: TELAVIV — A joint exercise now being conducted between thousands of Israeli forces and the U.S. European

March 2, 2016

Israel begins installing defense against mid-range rockets

Associated Press: JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it has begun delivering its new mid-range missile defense system to air