Missile Defense News

June 13, 2023

Ukraine Gets Huge Boost in Battle To Stop Russia’s Hypersonic Missiles

Newsweek: The U.S. will produce more of the Patriot air defense systems that have seen Ukraine intercept Russia’s formidable hypersonic

June 13, 2023

NATO’s largest-ever air defense exercise starts in Germany

Defense News: An air deployment exercise billed as the biggest in NATO’s history and hosted by Germany got underway on

June 13, 2023

Honduras opens embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan

NBC News: Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off

June 13, 2023

China holds live-fire drills in East China Sea north of Taiwan

Reuters: China began military exercises in the East China sea to the north of Taiwan on Tuesday, including live-fire exercises

June 13, 2023

With eye on China, Japan developing missiles to protect remote islands

The Japan Times: Concerned about China and North Korea’s growing military capabilities, Japan has begun developing a series of missile systems designed

June 13, 2023

Defense secretary taps Pacific Fleet’s Paparo to be top Navy officer

Defense News: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has recommended to the president that Adm. Samuel Paparo, the commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet,

June 13, 2023

Navy Commander: IRGC Vessels Equipped with 2,000km-Range Cruise Missiles for First Time

Fars News Agency: Speaking on Monday in Tehran, Rear Admiral Tangsiri said that such missiles have been installed on the

June 12, 2023

Germany advancing planned purchase of Israel’s Arrow 3 for $4.3 billion — report

The Times of Israel: Germany is advancing plans to purchase Israel’s Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system for some 4 billion

June 12, 2023

Japan keeps missile defence alert after North Korea deadline expires

Reuters: Japan extended its alert on ballistic missile defences on Sunday despite the expiration of North Korea’s deadline for launching

June 12, 2023

European forces flex their Indo-Pacific reach

Defense News: For decades France served as the European Union’s main representative in the Indo-Pacific, and as the sole member

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