Missile Defense News

April 15, 2021

Russia’s Bal missile system will cover entire Northern Sea Route

The Independent Barents Observer: According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the first Bal systems are already in place, like on

April 15, 2021

NORTHCOM’s Budget Priority: Longer Warning Time

Air Force Magazine: Sensors and longer warning time, the ability to deter, and joint all-domain command and control are the

April 15, 2021

Saudi-led forces destroy 4 Houthi drones, 5 missiles

Anadolu Agency: Coalition forces destroyed four drones and five ballistic missiles launched towards Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, a

April 14, 2021

India, China Tensions ‘Skyrocket’ As PLA Deploys HQ-9 SAMs To Control Border Airspace — Reports

The EurAsian Times: As talks between India and China are yet to see a conclusive result, the Chinese PLA has

April 14, 2021

Lockheed Martin pitching mid-size satellite bus to DoD for remote sensing

SpaceNews: Lockheed Martin announced a new line of satellites designed for space-based surveillance. The mid-size satellite bus is aimed at

April 14, 2021

General Says NATO Prepared to Respond to Aggression Should Deterrence Fail

Defense Department News: Generals provided testimony today regarding tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border and the ability of U.S. allies to

April 14, 2021

North Korea may amass almost 250 nuclear weapons by 2027: report

New York Post: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could be amassing a deadly nuclear arsenal that could reach 242

April 13, 2021

China sends 25 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense zone, Taipei says

CNN: China sent 25 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Monday, the largest breach of that space since

April 13, 2021

As the U.S. Navy scrambles to field more missiles in Asia, a tough decision looms for aging cruisers

Defense News: In the 12 years since the Pentagon canceled the next-generation cruiser, the question seemed to have no good

April 13, 2021

Italian military chief envisions the Tempest fighter zapping missiles

Defense News: Sixth-generation Tempest fighters firing laser beams will be able to take out hypersonic missiles in the future, Italy’s

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