Missile Defense News

June 15, 2023

Germany releases funds for Israel’s Arrow-3 missiles in planned 4 billion euro deal

Reuters: German lawmakers released advance payments of up to 560 million euros on Wednesday ahead of a planned purchase of

June 15, 2023

Hypersonic missile interceptor ‘Sky Sonic’ unveiled by Rafael

Airforce Technology: On 14 June Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defence Systems announced the development of a breakthrough interceptor called

June 14, 2023

How the U.S. Patriot Missile Became a Hero of Ukraine War

Wall Street Journal: Around 3:30 a.m. one recent morning, more than a dozen Russian missiles flashed on the radar screens

June 14, 2023

Japan focuses on missile defense in its first space security policy

Nikkei Asia: Japan has laid out a road map to expand information gathering for missile defense and secure a safe

June 13, 2023

Draft House defense policy bill would speed hypersonic missile defense interceptor

Breaking Defense: The House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee in its fiscal 2024 draft defense policy bill would speed delivery

June 13, 2023

Ukraine Gets Huge Boost in Battle To Stop Russia’s Hypersonic Missiles

Newsweek: The U.S. will produce more of the Patriot air defense systems that have seen Ukraine intercept Russia’s formidable hypersonic

June 13, 2023

With eye on China, Japan developing missiles to protect remote islands

The Japan Times: Concerned about China and North Korea’s growing military capabilities, Japan has begun developing a series of missile systems designed

June 12, 2023

Germany advancing planned purchase of Israel’s Arrow 3 for $4.3 billion — report

The Times of Israel: Germany is advancing plans to purchase Israel’s Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system for some 4 billion

June 12, 2023

Japan keeps missile defence alert after North Korea deadline expires

Reuters: Japan extended its alert on ballistic missile defences on Sunday despite the expiration of North Korea’s deadline for launching

June 12, 2023

European forces flex their Indo-Pacific reach

Defense News: For decades France served as the European Union’s main representative in the Indo-Pacific, and as the sole member