Missile Defense News

June 1, 2023

S. Korea succeeds in L-SAM missile interception test for 3rd time

Yonhap News Agency: South Korea succeeded in a test of a key homegrown missile interceptor under development earlier this week,

May 31, 2023

Israeli Army Announces Successful Test of ‘Naval Iron Dome,’ Meant to Protect Natural Gas Infrastructure at Sea

Haartez: The Israeli army announced Monday that it successfully completed a series of tests on its Saar 6 “Magen” navy

May 30, 2023

Japan puts missile defences on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch

Reuters: Japan put its ballistic missile defences on alert on Monday and vowed to shoot down any projectile that threatens

May 26, 2023

Germany to move Slovakia-based Patriot system to Lithuania to protect NATO summit

Reuters Germany will move its Patriot missile defence system currently stationed in Slovakia to Lithuania to protect a NATO summit

May 26, 2023

Patriot Missile Success in Ukraine Has Shocked Even the Pentagon–Kyiv

Newsweek: Ukraine’s success with U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems in the war with Russia has shocked even the Pentagon, according to

May 25, 2023

Long-awaited US Army missile defense headquarters opens in Turkey to positive reviews

Stars and Stripes: An under-the-radar Army missile defense mission in southern Turkey got a boost this month when a new

May 25, 2023

United States approves $285 million sale of NASAMS air defense system, equipment to Ukraine

FirstPost: The United States approved a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defence system and accompanying equipment to Ukraine

May 24, 2023

Allies demonstrate unrivaled defensive capability during Formidable Shield 2023

DVIDS: Over the span of four action-packed days in the North Atlantic Ocean off Scotland’s west coast, from May 17

May 24, 2023

These are the Western air defense systems protecting Ukraine

The Washington Post: Air defense systems have proved essential to Ukraine as Russia bombards critical infrastructure and civilian targets. This

May 24, 2023

Hypersonic Hype? Russia’s Kinzhal Missiles and The Lessons For Air Defense

Modern War Institute at West Point: The May 4 interception of a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile by one of Ukraine’s Patriot air