Missile Defense News

August 18, 2022

First Saudi THAAD sites expected to be completed in 2026

Janes: The first four sites for Saudi Arabia’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems are expected to be completed

August 18, 2022

China Shoots Down Low-Flying Aircraft With Surface-To-Air Missile Ahead Of India-US ‘Yudh Abhyas’ Near LAC

Eurasian Times: China’s state-owned broadcaster, CCTV, reported on August 16 that the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) Xinjiang Military Command conducted

August 18, 2022

Indo-Pacific Commander Recognizes Air and Missile Defenders

The United States Army: The Commander of Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. John C. Aquilino, and Riki Ellison, founder of the Missile

August 17, 2022

Ukraine Warns of Russian Missile Buildup in Belarus

The New York Times: As Russian forces fail to gain ground in eastern Ukraine and fortify defensive positions in the

August 17, 2022

North Korea fires two cruise missiles toward sea off its west coast, South Korean officials say

CNN: North Korea fired two cruise missiles early Wednesday morning from the coastal town of Onchon into waters off its

August 17, 2022

Plan To Massively Upgrade Guam’s Missile Defenses Takes Shape

The Drive: The head of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Jon Hill, recently provided new details

August 16, 2022

Russia’s New S-350 Air Defense System Appears At Base Near Ukraine Border

The Drive: Russia’s much-vaunted new S-350 Vityaz ground-based air defense system has made what seems to be its first appearance

August 16, 2022

US-led coalition forces repel drone attack near base in Syria

CNN: US-led coalition forces repelled multiple drones near the US-led coalition At-Tanf base in Syria Monday, according to a press

August 16, 2022

US Air Force tests nuclear-capable long-range missile

CNN: The US Air Force on Tuesday tested an unarmed nuclear-capable long-range missile, according to the Air Force Global Strike

August 16, 2022

Missile-defense exercise off Hawaiian island includes first live-fire intercept

Stars and Stripes: The Navy and its Pacific allies recently demonstrated their ability to use the Aegis Combat System to

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