Missile Defense News

February 15, 2016

Japan to upgrade missile interception system, considers three-tier defense

The Japan Times: The government is planning to acquire a greater range of ship-borne interceptors, upgrading two of Japan’s six

February 15, 2016

Moscow to deliver S-300 missile system to Iran in ‘nearest time’

Press TV: Russia will deliver the S-300 surface-to-air missile defense systems to Iran in “the nearest time” as part of

February 15, 2016

South Korea Eyes THAAD Despite China’s Fear

Defense News: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is pushing for deployment on its soil of a US high-altitude air defense system as North

February 15, 2016

Beijing’s misplaced anger

The Japan Times: Much of the world has been angered by North Korea’s Jan. 6 nuclear test and its Feb.

February 15, 2016

Saudi air forces destroy scud missile launched from Yemeni territories

The Peninsula: Riyadh: A Scud missile launched from Yemeni territories towards Khamis Mishait in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was

February 12, 2016

Dear President Obama: It’s time to Confront the North Korea Question

The National Interest: North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile tests have certainly shocked the world and triggered a cascade of

February 12, 2016

Group says North Korean test justifies Hawaii missile defense system

Honolulu Star Advertiser: North Korea’s long-range ballistic missile test “marks a tipping point” and justification for greater U.S. defenses, with

February 12, 2016

AMEC receives contract to support Aegis Ashore in Poland

United Press International: WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (UPI) — The U.S. Army awarded AMEC Programs a $182.7 million contract with options

February 12, 2016

China urges U.N. action to make North Korea ‘pay price’

Reuters: China will back a U.N. Security Council resolution to make North Korea “pay the necessary price” for recent rocket

February 12, 2016

Gulf states investing billions in missile defenses ‘driven by concern over Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal’

National Post: The Gulf states are investing billions of dollars in advanced missile defences designed to protect their cities against

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