Missile Defense News

February 4, 2017

U.S., Japan Successfully Conduct First SM-3 Block IIA Intercept Test

MDA: The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD), and U.S. Navy sailors aboard USS John

February 3, 2017

Former CNO: Navy Reaching the Limits of its Afloat BMD Platform Capabilities

SeaPower: The Navy has about 10 years to develop a new afloat ballistic-missile defense (BMD) system to keep pace with

February 3, 2017

Abe, Mattis reaffirm ties on defense

Japan Times: Visiting U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Friday, reaffirming Washington’s

February 3, 2017

U.S. expected to impose fresh sanctions on Iranian entities – sources

Reuters: The United States is expected to impose sanctions on multiple Iranian entities as early as Friday following Tehran’s recent

February 3, 2017

U.S. warns North Korea of ‘overwhelming’ response to nuclear arms

The Globe and Mail: U.S. President Donald Trump’s defense secretary warned North Korea on Friday of an “effective and overwhelming”

February 3, 2017

Navy taking ownership of future USS Peralta

AP News: The future USS Peralta is becoming property of the U.S. Navy. The paperwork is being completed Friday to

February 2, 2017

North Korea Could Test an Intercontinental Missile This Year

Popular Science: In 1957, the Soviet Union tested the world’s first intercontinental ballistic missile. Its harmless payload, the beeping satellite

February 2, 2017

White House puts Iran ‘on notice,’ won’t rule out military force

Politico: Senior officials cite Iran’s ‘highly provocative’ behavior. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s administration

February 2, 2017

South Korea, U.S. agree to push missile defense system

VNE Express: South Korea and the United States on Thursday agreed to push through with the deployment of a US

February 2, 2017

NATO Not Postponing Europe Missile Defense Talks With Ukraine – Source

Sputnik International: NATO has not postponed a single meeting on a missile defense system in Europe, including with Ukraine, a

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