Missile Defense News

August 23, 2021

US military completes first Iron Dome tests on American soil

The Times of Israel: American troops conducted their first test of the Iron Dome missile defense system in the United

August 20, 2021

Russia Integrates Kh-35U Anti-Ship Missiles Into Su-34 Bomber

The Defense Post: Russia has integrated its latest Kh-35U anti-ship air-to-surface missiles with the Su-34 bomber, Izvestia reported. The integration process, which

August 20, 2021

China sends bombers into Taiwan air defense zone

The Washington Times: China’s military stepped up flights of H-6 bombers near the southeastern tip of Taiwan, triggering air defense forces

August 20, 2021

Dickinson: US Space Command is on ‘good glide path’ to full operational capability

Defense News: Gen. James Dickinson, the first commander of U.S. Space Command, has been focused on putting meat on the bones

August 20, 2021

Japan missile plan on Ishigaki island helps boost Taiwan defense

Nikkei Asia: Japan’s plans to ramp up the defense of its remote southwestern islands are being seen as a move

August 19, 2021

No budget request for sea-based Aegis missile defense

The Asahi Shimbun: Defense Ministry officials have abandoned plans to request funds in the fiscal 2022 budget for Japan’s ever-changing

August 19, 2021

Russia is Top Military Threat to U.S. Homeland, Air Force General Says

USNI News: Russia, with its array of hard-to-detect cruise missiles and advanced submarines, poses the primary military threat to the

August 19, 2021

New satellite images show Russia may be preparing to test nuclear powered ‘Skyfall’ missile

CNN: New satellite images obtained by CNN show Russia may be preparing another test of its nuclear-powered cruise missile, known

August 19, 2021

US and Canada want to collaborate on NORAD modernization

Defense News: Military leaders in Canada and the United States plan to work together to modernize the North American Aerospace

August 19, 2021

USS Curtis Wilbur departs Japan after 25 years in U.S. 7th Fleet

Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet: USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) departed Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 18, following 25 years

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