Missile Defense News

November 1, 2016

US nuclear missile submarine visits Guam for 1st time since 1980s

Press TV: The USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) got engaged in a “scheduled port visit” to the US territory, according to

November 1, 2016

X-Band Radar Returns to US After Operations off Korean Peninsula

KBS World Radio: The U.S. Navy is said to have returned a powerful antiballistic missile detection radar system to its

October 31, 2016

Seoul’s rejection of China pressure over THAAD shows ‘new degree of strategic trust’ with US: CRS

Korea Herald: South Korea’s rejection of China’s pressure over its decision to host the US THAAD missile defense system represents

October 31, 2016

Army deal upgrades PATRIOT missile software, radar

Defense Systems: A vital cog in the Army’s land-based missile defense system got a boost this week when the Department

October 31, 2016

Saudi Arabia accuses Yemen’s Houthi rebels of firing missile towards Mecca

The Independent: Shiite rebels in Yemen fired a ballistic missile toward the holy Muslim city of Mecca overnight, Saudi Arabia has

October 28, 2016

Saudi-led Forces Intercept Houthi Missile Targeting Makkah

DefenseWorld.net: Saudi Arabia has intercepted ballistic missile, launched by Houthi militant group, that was likely to hit Mecca, a holy

October 28, 2016

U.S. diplomat handling missile defense meets Seoul officials over N.K. nukes

Yonhap: Frank Rose, a senior U.S. diplomat handling missile defense issues, held talks with South Korean officials Friday to discuss

October 28, 2016

China’s New Guided Missile Destroyer To Be Its Biggest Yet

Popular Mechanics: Chinese shipyards are reportedly busy constructing what will be the largest destroyers in Asia. The yet-unnamed destroyers, tentatively

October 28, 2016

Jenoptik to supply components for Patriot missiles

Army-technology.com: Jenoptik’s defence and civil systems segment has received a contract to supply components for the Patriot air and missile defence

October 28, 2016

Russia will attack the West if provoked in Syria, warns former UK ambassador to Moscow

International Business Times: Russia will attack the West if provoked in Syria, the UK’s former ambassador in Moscow said, as

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