Missile Defense News

November 30, 2016

As North Korea gets more ambitious with its missiles, Japan may look to the US for backup

Business Insider: The tensions that led to calls for THAAD deployment to South Korea are also helping make the case

November 30, 2016

Raytheon to provide missile warning systems for Taiwan

United Press International: The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon a $26 million contract modification to supply Taiwan with upgraded

November 30, 2016

Envoys: Trump Expected to Keep Strong Ties With South Korea

Voice of America:   In less than two months, Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United

November 30, 2016

THAAD deployment will move forward despite scandal: Pentagon

The Korea Times: The U.S. Defense Department said Tuesday that the planned deployment of a U.S. advanced anti-missile system to

November 30, 2016

NATO was aware of Russia’s plans to deploy Iskander missile systems to Kaliningrad

UAWire: NATO knew even before 2012 that Russia was planning to deploy Iskander missile systems to Kaliningrad because the previous-generation

November 30, 2016

Raytheon Awarded $225M Contract To Increase Patriot Missile Defense Capability

DefenseWorld.net: Raytheon has won a $225 million contract from an undisclosed member of the 13-nation group to increase the capability

November 30, 2016

Fort Drum awaits decision on $3.6 billion missile blocker unwanted by Pentagon

Syracuse.com: The Pentagon expects to decide by the end of the year whether Fort Drum would make an ideal location

November 29, 2016

Russia’s top arms manufacturer hands over five S-400 regiments to Defense Ministry

TASS: Russia’s air defense systems manufacturer Almaz-Antey has handed over to the Defense Ministry five regiments of the missile system S-400 Triumf,

November 29, 2016

China says hopes for ‘clear’ message with new North Korea sanctions

Reuters: China said on Tuesday it hoped for a “clear” message to be sent with new UN sanctions on North

November 29, 2016

Japan plans evacuation drill amid North Korea missile threat

Japan Times: The Japanese government is considering holding an evacuation drill to prepare for a possible North Korean ballistic missile

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