Missile Defense News

July 18, 2023

Ukraine Activates Air Defenses in Odesa Region

The Defense Post: Ukraine activated aerial defenses in coastal Odesa early Tuesday, authorities said, hours after Russia refused to extend

July 18, 2023

US Lawmakers Focus on Containing China’s Missile Expansion

VOA News: U.S. lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would require the secretary of defense to develop a strategy

July 18, 2023

U.S. Sending Destroyer, F-35s, F-16s to Protect Merchant Ships in Middle East

USNI News: The U.S. is sending a mix of Air Force fighters and a guided-missile destroyer to escort ships in

July 17, 2023

UK to Invest Over $1 Billion in Hypersonic Strike Capability

The Defense Post: The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to develop a hypersonic missile capability by the end

July 17, 2023

Ukraine Reports First Destruction of Russia’s Most Advanced S-400’s 92N6A Air Defense Missile Radar

Army Recognition: Ukrainian soldiers successfully destroyed a second battery of Russia’s state-of-the-art S-400 air defense missile system. Detailed images, released on Telegram

July 17, 2023

Japan, US, S.Korea conduct drill assuming ballistic missile launch

NHK World – Japan: The Japanese defense ministry announced that Japan, the United States and South Korea carried out a

July 17, 2023

House Passes Defense Authorization Act with $500 Million for Israel Missile Systems

the algemeiner: The House of Representatives on Friday passed the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year

July 17, 2023

US mulls air defenses for Iraqi Kurdistan as Iran warns of renewed strikes

Amwaj.media: A US congressional committee has called for a plan to deploy air defenses in Iraqi Kurdistan. If signed into

July 17, 2023

US deploys guided-missile destroyer to Middle East after Iran threats

Alarabiya News: The US military has deployed a guided-missile destroyer to the Middle East after attempts by Iran to seize oil

July 13, 2023

Remarks by President Biden on Supporting Ukraine, Defending Democratic Values, and Taking Action to Address Global Challenges | Vilnius, Lithuania

The White House: THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Lithuania!  (Applause.)  As my mother would say, “God love ya.”  No seats.  Holy mackerel. 

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