Missile Defense News

February 2, 2016

Russia’s Cutting-Edge S-500 Missile System to Begin Tests This Year

Sputnik News: The first prototypes of the next-generation S-500 air defense system will reach completion and begin its pre-tests in 2016.

February 2, 2016

NATO to boost defense presence in Turkey after Russian violation

Daily Sabah: According to statements a NATO official gave to Daily Sabah on Monday, NATO is in the process of

February 2, 2016

Japan Deploys Patriot Missiles in Downtown Tokyo

Popular Mechanics: Japan’s Self Defense Forces deployed a Patriot missile launcher in downtown Tokyo over the weekend, asNorth Korea reportedly

February 2, 2016

Raytheon Secures $213M FMS Contract for Patriot Program

Zacks: Raytheon Company (RTN – Analyst Report) won a $212.7 million foreign military sales (“FMS”) contract from the U.S. Army

February 1, 2016

THAAD deployment up to ‘alliance decision’: U.S. Pacific commander

Korea Herald: Whether to deploy the U.S. THAAD missile defense system to South Korea to better defend against the North

February 1, 2016

Tokyo protected by Patriot missile interceptors amid North Korea threat

International Business Times: The Japanese army has set up missile interceptors in Tokyo to protect the capital, amid ongoing speculation

February 1, 2016

Iran says it has ‘doubled’ efforts to develop ballistic missiles

Tehran has doubled its efforts to develop its ballistic missile capabilities in reaction to US attempts to stop it, a

February 1, 2016

Houthis’ Ballistic Missile Attack Kills Dozens of Saudi Coalition Personnel

Yemen’s Houthi rebels carried out a rocket attack on Saudi-led coalition forces stationed at the Al Anad air base in the Lahij governorate, killing

February 1, 2016

More U.S. missile defense improvements to be tested this year

Boeing Co said on Friday it would test additional improvements to its ground-based U.S. missile defense system later this year

January 30, 2016

Rogers Statement on Successful GMD Flight Test

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces subcommittee, made the following statement

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