Missile Defense News

June 6, 2022

U.S., South Korea fire missiles to sea, matching North’s launches

Politico: The U.S. and South Korean militaries launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea Monday in a show of force

June 6, 2022

Russian missile barrage strikes Kyiv, shattering city’s month-long sense of calm

The Times of Israel: A barrage of Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s capital early Sunday, hitting unspecified “infrastructure” targets, Kyiv’s mayor

June 6, 2022

North Korea launches 8 short-range ballistic missiles off east coast, South Korea says

CNN: North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) into the waters off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea’s

June 6, 2022

Envoy says US, allies preparing for N. Korean nuclear test

AP News: President Joe Biden’s special envoy for North Korea said Friday the United States is “preparing for all contingencies”

June 3, 2022

Israel says laser missile shield to cost just $2 per interception

Reuters: A laser-based air defense system that Israel hopes to deploy from next year to neutralize enemy rockets and drones

June 3, 2022

Kyiv Cruise Missile Strike Highlights Need to Protect U.S. Cities

Scientific American: Russia recently attacked Kyiv with a cruise missile in a menacing demonstration of Moscow’s ability to carry out

June 2, 2022

Germany approves the supply of IRIS-T air defense missile systems to Ukraine

Army Recognition: According to information published by the International Press Agency Reuters on June 1, 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

June 1, 2022

Russia’s nuclear forces holding maneuver drills

The Jerusalem Post: Russia’s nuclear forces are holding drills in the Ivanovo province, northeast of Moscow, the Interfax news agency

June 1, 2022

U.S. Warships Now in the Baltic Ahead of BALTOPS as Sweden, Finland Move Through NATO Membership Process

USNI News: Big deck amphibious warship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), amphib USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44), guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG-107) and

June 1, 2022

Ukraine To Get Guided Rockets, But Not Ones Able To Reach Far Into Russia

The Drive: Guided artillery rockets from U.S. stocks are likely on their way to Ukraine, where they should extend the

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