Missile Defense News

February 29, 2024

Russia uses newest Su-57 jet to strike targets in Ukraine

Defence Blog On February 18, escorted by two Su-35 jets, the Su-57 launched a missile strike on Ukrainian targets. Sources

February 28, 2024

German Frigate Joins Fight Taking Down Houthi Drones

The Maritime Executive Less than a week after the German Parliament authorized its participation in the EU mission in the

February 28, 2024

The First Guardian Nexus Program Event at Vandenberg

Vandenberg Space Force Base On Feb. 23, the Vandenberg Space Force Base Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Operations director led a mission

February 28, 2024

S. Korea, US defense chiefs vow to sternly deal with arms transfers between N. Korea, Russia

The Korea Herald The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States spoke by phone Wednesday and vowed to

February 28, 2024

Europe Must Ramp Up Defenses to Threats, Von Der Leyen Warns

Bloomberg via MSN Ukraine’s allies should consider using profits from frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Kyiv, European Commission

February 28, 2024

DOD Takes Steps to Restore Stability in Red Sea Area

Department of Defense While the Defense Department supports the overall aim of de-escalating tensions and restoring stability in the Red

February 28, 2024

Ukraine Gets Defense Boost from Israel

Newsweek Israel will provide Ukraine with an early warning system against missiles as part of an aid package for Kyiv,

February 28, 2024

Rheinmetall to Deliver Boxer-Mounted Skyranger 30 Air Defense Turrets to Germany

The Defense Post Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to supply Boxer-mounted Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the armed forces.

February 28, 2024

Raytheon Conducts Maiden Fight Test of Upgraded AMRAAM-ER

The Defense Post Raytheon has flight-tested an upgraded AMRAAM-Extended Range (ER) variant from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). 

February 28, 2024

Army will add 7,500 air defense jobs while cutting 24,000 active duty spots

Task & Purpose he Army is adding positions for 7,500 soldiers in air and missile defense while also cutting thousands

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