Missile Defense News

April 28, 2023

South Korea to Develop Hypersonic Missile Defense System

The Defense Post: The South Korean government has approved a plan for long-range missile defense system development. The long-range surface-to-air

April 27, 2023

MBDA To Lead Efforts In New European Hypersonic Interceptor Project

Aviation Week: Missile manufacturer MBDA has secured a lead role in studies that could lead to a European-funded hypersonic interceptor.

April 27, 2023

Missile defense site at Fort Drum is integral to the homeland defense mission

The Hill: Forty years ago, President Ronald Reagan unveiled the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). As long as nuclear weapons exist, the United

April 27, 2023

Russia says does not plan nuclear escalation, but others should not test its patience

Reuters: Russia does not intend to take the path of nuclear escalation in its standoff with the West over Ukraine

April 27, 2023

Ukraine’s fate against Russia’s superior air force hinges on its dwindling surface-to-air missile arsenal, airpower expert warns

Business Insider: Ukraine’s ability to keep Russia’s superior air force at bay relies heavily on its inventory of surface-to-air missiles,

April 27, 2023

Japan to deploy PAC-3 defense system on two Okinawa islands

The Japan Times: Japan will deploy the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 surface-to-air missile defense system on two Okinawa Prefecture islands to

April 27, 2023

Tense face-off: Philippines confronts China over sea claims

AP News: A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel steaming into a disputed shoal in the South

April 27, 2023

US plans nuclear missile submarine visit in message to North Korea

Reuters: For the first time since the 1980s a U.S. Navy nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) will visit South Korea

April 27, 2023

Iran Ships Ammunition to Russia by Caspian Sea to Aid Invasion of Ukraine

Wall Street Journal: Russian ships are ferrying large quantities of Iranian artillery shells and other ammunition across the Caspian Sea

April 26, 2023

Hungarian air defense to take delivery of NASAMS missile systems soon

Army Recognition: The Hungarian Defense Minister held talks with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram on a number of important

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