Missile Defense News

January 26, 2022

The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters

Task and Purpose: The future of Army short range air defense operations might just involve high-powered lasers shooting drones, helicopters

January 25, 2022

UAE Defense Ministry Destroys Houthi Ballistic Missile Launcher

Al Bawaba: Earlier this morning, Houthi militants have launched two ballistic missiles on Abu Dhabi and drones on Dubai as clearly

January 25, 2022

S. Korean officials say North Korea tested cruise missiles

The State: North Korea on Tuesday test-fired two suspected cruise missiles in its fifth round of weapons launches this month,

January 24, 2022

Iran, China and Russia hold naval drills in north Indian Ocean

CNN News: Iran, China and Russia held their third joint naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean on Friday, state

January 24, 2022

China sends 39 warplanes toward Taiwan, largest in new year

ABC News: TAIPEI, Taiwan — China flew 39 warplanes toward Taiwan in its largest such sortie of the new year,

January 24, 2022

Ballistic missiles intercepted over Abu Dhabi; U.S. State Department issues alert

NBC News: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates intercepted two incoming ballistic missiles over its capital Abu

January 24, 2022

U.S. Orders Family Members of Embassy Staff to Leave Ukraine

The New York Times: WASHINGTON — The State Department said on Sunday that it had ordered family members of U.S.

January 21, 2022

THAAD, in first operational use, destroys midrange ballistic missile in Houthi attack

Defense News: WASHINGTON — A multibillion-dollar missile defense system owned by the United Arab Emirates and developed by the U.S.

January 21, 2022

US Navy warship challenges Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea

CNN: Hong Kong (CNN)A United States Navy guided missile destroyer challenged Chinese claims of sovereignty in and around islands in

January 20, 2022

Russia Masses Iskander-M Ballistic Missiles Near Ukraine As Its Build-Up Is “Almost Completed”

The Drive: The continued build-up of Russian troops and equipment in areas of the country adjacent to Ukraine has taken