Missile Defense News

February 15, 2023

US, Gulf allies worried about Iranian drones, missiles – Pentagon

The Jerusalem Post: Iranian drones and missiles are among the most prominent air defense threats facing both the US and

February 15, 2023

U.S. Wants More Ukrainian Air Defenses To Counter Russian Fleet

Aviation Week Network: The Russian Air Force has substantial aircraft remaining in its inventory for an expected spring offensive in

February 15, 2023

North Korea’s missile launch over Japan shows increased payload, distance: exclusive analysis

Breaking Defense: The large ICBMs displayed by North Korea during military parades, such as the one in Pyongyang last week,

February 15, 2023

US intercepts four Russian warplanes near Alaska

The Hill: The U.S. military said it intercepted four Russian warplanes near Alaska on Monday. North American Aerospace Defense Command

February 15, 2023

Japan Says Past Aerial Objects Likely Chinese Spy Balloons

The Defense Post: A fresh analysis of unidentified aerial objects that flew over Japan’s airspace in recent years “strongly” suggests

February 15, 2023

U.S. Military Shoots Down Suspected Iranian-made Drone Over Syrian Oil Site

Newsweek: The U.S. military has shot down a drone, allegedly made by Iran, as it was said to have conducted

February 14, 2023

Why the Military Keeps Spotting so Many Unidentified Flying Objects—and Then Shooting Them Down

Time: In the first two weeks of February, the U.S. Air Force has shot down four flying objects that have intruded on

February 14, 2023

US Army floats the option of fielding high-altitude balloons

Defense News: The U.S. Army is now carving out a path to field high-altitude balloons to provide an additional but

February 14, 2023

‘It’s a must-have’: With Russia in mind, US soldiers bolster air defense in Europe

Stars and Stripes: Short-range missile defense was a prominent part of U.S. Army strategy in Europe for several decades, until

February 14, 2023

Romania detects suspicious weather balloon in its airspace, ministry says

Reuters: The Romanian Air Force’s surveillance system detected an aerial object that looked like a weather balloon flying in the

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