Missile Defense News

February 29, 2016

GaN-Based Patriot Prototype Preps For Public Debut

Defense News: ANDOVER, Mass. — Raytheon’s bet on a new radar for its Patriot air and missile defense system is now fully functional

February 29, 2016

U.S. officials, touring missile defense site, voice concern about North Korea

Reuters: Senior U.S. defense officials voiced concern about North Korea’s nuclear ambitions on Friday as they toured American missile defense

February 29, 2016

Allies still believe THAAD is necessary: ministry

The Korea Herald: South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Monday attempted to downplay concerns that Seoul and Washington may retract their

February 29, 2016

THAAD to become major election issue in South Korea

The Korea Times: By Jun Ji-hye With the militaries of South Korea and the United States preparing working-level talks on

February 26, 2016

China grudgingly accepts U.S. missile shield deployment to South Korea

The Washington Times: China’s top diplomat said Thursday Beijing has “legitimate national security” concerns over the potential deployment of an

February 26, 2016

US, Israel involve 6 air defense systems in unprecedented missile defense drill

The Jerusalem Post: Aegis, THAAD, Patriot, Arrow 3, David’s Sling and Iron Dome all take part in computer-simulated Juniper Cobra

February 26, 2016

Poland resumes missile defense talks with U.S. Lockheed: report

Reuters: Poland has relaunched talks with Lockheed Martin’s MEADS on a medium-range air- and missile-defense system, the deputy defense minister

February 25, 2016

China Warns THAAD Deployment Could Destroy South Korea Ties ‘in an Instant’

The Diplomat: China’s ambassador to South Korea recently warned the opposition Minjoo Party of Korea (MPK) that the deployment of

February 24, 2016

Comment: Slashed US funding for missile defense systems threatens Israel’s security

The Jerusalem Post: The timing of the US cuts is regrettable as the capability of missiles developed by both Iran

February 24, 2016

In Fairbanks, missile agency director talks of big spending in Alaska

Daily News-Miner: FAIRBANKS—Alaska can expect continued investment at Fort Greely and Clear Air Force Station throughout the rest of the