Missile Defense News

August 2, 2016

China Continues Testing Its Own Anti-missile System Ahead of THAAD Deployment

China confirmed that it will push through with tests for its own anti-missile systems following a recent announcement that South

August 2, 2016

4 civilians killed as Houthi missiles lands in village

Arabnews.com: Four citizens were killed and three injured after missiles fired by Houthis from Yemen landed on a house in

August 2, 2016

Centerpiece of the Ballistic Missile Defense System Recognized for “Game Changing” Advancements

PRNewswire: Ensuring the Ballistic Missile Defense System operates as a unified, secure network amid emerging threats is the mission of

August 1, 2016

ISIS militants launch missile fire upon Turkish province

Trend News agency: The militants of the “Islamic State” (IS, aka ISIS, ISIL or Daesh) have opened missile fire on

August 1, 2016

Yemeni Army official claims that missile strike in Saudi Arabia destroys 3 armored vehicles

Almasdarnews: he Yemeni Army’s rocket battalion carried out a powerful missile attack against the Saudi Royal Army in the strategic

August 1, 2016

Missile Defense Agency needs to fund more research into new technologies, ex-director says

AirForce Times: The Missile Defense Agency is facing a budget shortfall that could jeopardize research into next generation technology, a

August 1, 2016

Russian Deputy Prime Minister: Russia’s Borei-Class Nuclear Subs Can Penetrate Any Missile Defense System

Sputnik: The Borei-class (NATO reporting name Dolgorukiy class) nuclear-powered submarines are capable of penetrating any missile defense system owing to

August 1, 2016

Japan to upgrade Patriot batteries for 2020 Olympics

Japan is upgrading its Patriot PAC-3 missile defense system in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, adding range and

August 1, 2016

US Diverts Missile Defense Funding to Boost Israeli Shield

DefenseNews: US funding for its own missile defense development and Israeli missile defense aid is in competition for limited dollars,

July 29, 2016

Iran Beefs up Its Air Defenses

Stratfor: Analysis Iran received its first delivery of Russian-made S-300 air defense systems in May, and it is getting ready

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