Missile Defense News

August 11, 2023

U.S. Army Plans More THAAD, Patriot MSE Interceptor Deployments

Aviation Week: The U.S. Army is planning to globally deploy Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems equipped with the

August 11, 2023

MDA Plans HBTSS Launch By End Of Year

Aviation Week: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) plans to launch the two prototype satellites for its Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking

August 11, 2023

Public sessions on Guam missile defense project leave gaps, frustrations

Stars and Stripes: Public meetings in early August to give Guam residents information about an advanced, 360-degree missile defense project

August 10, 2023

Ukraine Gets Patriot Air Defense Boost From Germany

Newsweek: Germany has sent two Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine, after Kyiv upped its calls for help to fend off

August 10, 2023

First flight test for Guam missile defense planned for end of 2024

Defense News: The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is planning a first flight test of some elements that will make up the air

August 10, 2023

US’ planned anti-ICMB NGI missile program ahead of schedule

Interesting Engineering: Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin have both independently reported that they are ahead of schedule in their mission

August 10, 2023

New Focus Needed On ‘Missile Defeat,’ U.S. Army Official Says

Aviation Week: The Pentagon needs a new way to coordinate and advocate for “missile defeat”—the ability to take out enemy

August 10, 2023

Beyond ‘bullet on bullet’: NORTHCOM’s new defense plan looks to kill missiles before they launch

Breaking Defense: What’s the best way to take out a highly maneuverable, hypersonic missile that bounces off the atmosphere and

August 9, 2023

Indirect Fires launchers on track amid supply chain challenges

Defense News: Despite some supply chain challenges, the U.S. Army is on track to receive its first 12 Indirect Fires Protection

August 9, 2023

US Army plans to grow Patriot missile defense force

Defense News: The U.S. Army will grow its Patriot air and missile defense force structure, the head of Space and Missile