Missile Defense News

June 9, 2015

Iran’s ballistic missiles could derail nuke deal

The Washington Examiner: As international negotiators work to meet a July 1 deadline for a deal designed to prevent Iran

June 9, 2015

SBIRS: The Pentagon’s Most Important Space Program For Preventing Nuclear War

Forbes: The most important program the Pentagon has for assuring early warning of a missile attack is the Space Based

June 9, 2015

Navy: Sailors laying groundwork for missile shield in Romania

Navy Times: The first sailors are now on station at the controversial missile defense shield in Romania, Navy Region Europe

June 9, 2015

Germany opts for MEADS missile defense system

Reuters: The German government has decided to buy the MEADS missile defense system built by European defense group MBDA and

June 8, 2015

US Weighs Missiles in Europe to Counter Russia

Defense News: The United States is considering a range of moves to counter Russia’s alleged violation of a nuclear arms

June 8, 2015

Israel taking no chances- IDF deploys Iron Dome batteries in South

Jerusalem Post: The Israel Defense Forces is taking no chances. Just over a day after the firing of rockets by

June 8, 2015

Norway Commits to NATO Missile Defense System

Sputnik News: Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg pledged that Norway will increase its military spending in line with NATO policy, and also

June 8, 2015

US, Japan say first test of Raytheon’s new SM-3 missile a success

Reuters: The United States and Japan on Sunday announced the first live fire test of Raytheon Co’s new Standard Missile-3

June 8, 2015

Saudi Intercepts Scud Missile Fired From Yemen

Defense News: Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Scud missile fired on its territory by rebel forces in neighboring Yemen

June 5, 2015

US Missile Defense Ship to Arrive in Spain in Fall 2015

Sputnik News: WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US Navy guided missile destroyer (DDG) is set to arrive in the Spanish city of Rota in fall 2015

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