Missile Defense News

March 4, 2016

China Defense Spending to Rise ‘7 to 8%’ in 2016: Official

Daily Mail: China will raise its defence spending by seven to eight percent this year, a top official said Friday,

March 4, 2016

USS Barry Enhances Defense, Strength by Joining 7th Fleet

USS Barry Public Affairs: PACIFIC OCEAN – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) entered 7th Fleet area of

March 3, 2016

Israel to launch one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world, with U.S. help

The Washington Post: TELAVIV — A joint exercise now being conducted between thousands of Israeli forces and the U.S. European

March 3, 2016

North Korea ‘fires missiles’ into sea hours after UN vote

BBC: North Korea has fired six short-range projectiles into the sea, South Korea’s defence ministry has said, hours after the

March 2, 2016

UN approves toughest sanctions on North Korea in 20 years

The Washington Post: The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved the toughest sanctions on North Korea in two decades on Wednesday,

March 2, 2016

Experts, lawmakers concerned about Iran missile tests

Sinclair Broadcast Group: WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) — Iran says it plans to conduct a rocket test in the next

March 2, 2016

N.K. leader inspects missile-producing factory

Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a machinery factory, known as

March 2, 2016

Russian Military To Get S-400 Triumf Missile Systems By October, Defense Contractor Almaz-Antey Says

International Business Times: Russian defense contractor Almaz-Antey will deliver five sets of the S-400 missile systems by October this year,

March 2, 2016

UN Reports Details How North Korea Evaded Sanctions

Voice of America: A new study by the United Nations Security Council details how North Korea has effectively evaded international

March 2, 2016

U.N. delays vote on tough new North Korea sanctions at Russia’s request

Reuters: A U.N. Security Council vote on a resolution to dramatically expand sanctions on North Korea after its recent nuclear

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