Missile Defense News

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

February 12, 2016

Seoul, U.S. to open talks on missile defense

USA Today: SEOUL, South Korea – Looking to take a harder line after North Korea’s recent nuclear test and rocket

February 11, 2016

Poland says U.S. Patriot missile defense first choice, sets conditions: report

Reuters: Raytheon’s Patriot remains Poland’s first choice in its missile defense tender, the Polish deputy defense minister said, but only

February 11, 2016

MDA Request Preserves Priorities, Targets Laser Tech Development

Defense News: WASHINGTON — The Missile Defense Agency’s fiscal 2017 budget request of $7.5 billion preserves priorities it set last

February 11, 2016

North Korea satellite not transmitting, but rocket payload a concern: U.S.

Reuters: A satellite put into orbit by North Korea at the weekend does not appear to be transmitting, but it

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