Missile Defense News

February 6, 2023

China’s Xi has ordered military to be ready for Taiwan invasion by 2027, CIA Director Burns says

Fox News: CIA Director William Burns has revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his country’s army “to be

February 6, 2023

Three Al-Qaida Suspects Killed in Yemen Drone Strike: Officials

VOA: Three alleged al-Qaida militants were killed in a suspected U.S. drone strike in Yemen on Monday, local government officials

February 6, 2023

F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast

U.S. Department of Defense: President Joe Biden ordered the action on Wednesday, but it was delayed until the balloon was

February 6, 2023

Russia To Deploy S-400 ‘Naval Missile’ On Its Latest Warship; Will Partner Zircon Hypersonic Missile

The Eurasian Times: The Russian Navy’s Project 22350M will be outfitted with surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) with a maximum range of

February 6, 2023

Germany asks Sweden the purchase of IRIS-T air defense missile systems for Ukraine

Army Recognition: According to information published by the German newspaper “Spiegel” on February 2, 2023, the German government has requested

February 6, 2023

Air Defense Systems, Long-Range Fires Capability to be Sent to Ukraine

U.S. Department of Defense: The Defense Department today announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine. This includes the

February 3, 2023

US partner forces stop boat smuggling assault rifles, anti-tank missiles from Iran to Yemen

The Hill: The U.S. partner naval forces last month seized more than 3,000 assault rifles and 23 advanced anti-tank guided

February 3, 2023

Defense & National Security — US ups military presence amid threats from China 

The Hill: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it was a “big deal” for the U.S. to open up four new

February 3, 2023

Curtiss-Wright to Provide Actuators for US Army’s Next Missile Defense System

The Defense Post: Leidos segment Dynetics has awarded Curtiss-Wright a contract to support the US Army’s future missile defense capabilities.

February 3, 2023

Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US

AP News: The U.S. is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a