Missile Defense News

May 25, 2023

United States approves $285 million sale of NASAMS air defense system, equipment to Ukraine

FirstPost: The United States approved a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defence system and accompanying equipment to Ukraine

May 25, 2023

Space Force Will Look At How to Hack Targets From Space

Defense One: Two Space Force troops are helping the Air Force’s information-warfare wing explore the future of offensive space operations,

May 25, 2023

Japan Says Scrambled Jets After Russian Planes Seen Off Coasts

The Defense Post: Japan scrambled fighter jets Thursday after Russian “intelligence-gathering” aircraft were detected off its coasts along the Pacific

May 25, 2023

U.S. says Chinese hackers breached gear in Guam, key to Pacific defense

The Washington Post:  A Chinese government espionage group has hacked into critical infrastructure in multiple locations, including the island territory

May 25, 2023

Iran unveils unique 2000-km, precision-guided missile

Tehran Times: The projectile, powered by liquid fuel, is able to carry a 1,500 kg warhead. The missile, called Kheibar,

May 24, 2023

Allies demonstrate unrivaled defensive capability during Formidable Shield 2023

DVIDS: Over the span of four action-packed days in the North Atlantic Ocean off Scotland’s west coast, from May 17

May 24, 2023

These are the Western air defense systems protecting Ukraine

The Washington Post: Air defense systems have proved essential to Ukraine as Russia bombards critical infrastructure and civilian targets. This

May 24, 2023

Russia intercepts two US bombers over Baltic Sea

The Hill: The Pentagon is downplaying a Tuesday incident in which a Russian jet intercepted two U.S. bombers over the

May 24, 2023

Hypersonic Hype? Russia’s Kinzhal Missiles and The Lessons For Air Defense

Modern War Institute at West Point: The May 4 interception of a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile by one of Ukraine’s Patriot air

May 24, 2023

Lithuania’s defense minister on nuclear threats from Belarus and NATO summit expectations

Breaking Defense: In July, the heads of the NATO member states will descend on the Lithuanian capitol of Vilnius for the alliance’s

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