Missile Defense News

June 7, 2017

China Missiles Can Send Nukes to Western Pacific, U.S. Says

Bloomberg Politics: China’s deployment of missiles able to deliver nuclear warheads to U.S. bases on Guam were among the military

June 6, 2017

U.S. missile defense chief visits THAAD site in South Korea

UPI: June 6 (UPI) — The director of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency visited central South Korea, where the missile

June 6, 2017

U.S. again calls on China to ramp up pressure on nuclear-armed North Korea

Japan Times: SYDNEY/SEOUL – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday China should do more on the issue

June 6, 2017

THAAD deployment faces delay due to new environment assessment

The Korea Herald: South Korea’s defense ministry began preparations for a full-blown environmental impact assessment on the ongoing deployment of

June 6, 2017

By 2020 All Missile Units of Russia’s Ground Forces to be Equipped With Iskander

Sputnik News: By the end of 2020, all missile units of Russia’s Ground Forces will be equipped with the Iskander-M

June 5, 2017

As China pulls trade from North Korea, Russia gets cozy with Kim Jong Un

USA Today: As China responds to President Trump’s call to pressure North Korea to curb its rogue weapons programs, Russia

June 5, 2017

Watch Out, America: North Korea Wants Carrier-Killer Missiles

The National Interest: North Korea says its latest missile test was aimed at demonstrating its capability to sink American aircraft

June 5, 2017

Lockheed Sees Strong Missile Defense Demand Abroad, Including From NATO

Investor’s Business Daily: Lockheed Martin (LMT) sees strong demand abroad, including from NATO allies, for its missile defense systems and

June 5, 2017

The Nuclear Posture Review, New START, and the Russian Nuclear Buildup

Real Clear Defense: In April 2017, the Russian UN Mission Charge d’affaires Petr Ilyichev declared, “Currently we are systematically getting

June 5, 2017

Russia tests Zircon hypersonic missile system, which it says makes U.S. defenses obsolete

The Washington Times: Russia declared today its first test of a hypersonic missile, a year ahead of schedule. Defense analysts

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