Missile Defense News

August 25, 2022

Air Force sees ‘incredibly’ large missile buildup by China

The Washington Times: China‘s military is engaged in a large-scale expansion of both nuclear and conventional missiles described in a

August 24, 2022

Air Defenders test newest Patriot Missile upgrades

U.S. Army: Sixty-five Soldiers and 135 Government Civilians started a yearlong test on the latest Patriot Missile System upgrade. This

August 23, 2022

U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of First Aegis-Integrated Tactical Laser

The Maritime Executive: The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of its first operational HELIOS (High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler

August 22, 2022

Japan considers deploying long-range missiles to counter China, newspaper reports

CNN: Japan is considering the deployment of 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to boost its counterattack capability against China, the Yomiuri

August 19, 2022

Space Force Takes Over All Military Satellite Communications

Military.com: The Army transferred some of its satellite operations to the Space Force on Monday, marking the latest move to

August 18, 2022

First Saudi THAAD sites expected to be completed in 2026

Janes: The first four sites for Saudi Arabia’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems are expected to be completed

August 18, 2022

China Shoots Down Low-Flying Aircraft With Surface-To-Air Missile Ahead Of India-US ‘Yudh Abhyas’ Near LAC

Eurasian Times: China’s state-owned broadcaster, CCTV, reported on August 16 that the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) Xinjiang Military Command conducted

August 18, 2022

Indo-Pacific Commander Recognizes Air and Missile Defenders

The United States Army: The Commander of Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. John C. Aquilino, and Riki Ellison, founder of the Missile

August 17, 2022

Ukraine Warns of Russian Missile Buildup in Belarus

The New York Times: As Russian forces fail to gain ground in eastern Ukraine and fortify defensive positions in the

August 17, 2022

North Korea fires two cruise missiles toward sea off its west coast, South Korean officials say

CNN: North Korea fired two cruise missiles early Wednesday morning from the coastal town of Onchon into waters off its

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