Missile Defense News

March 1, 2021

Saudi Arabia has intercepted 526 drones, 346 ballistic missiles so far: Spokesperson

Al Arabiya English:   No country other than Saudi Arabia has intercepted this many ballistic missiles and drones, Arab Coalition

March 1, 2021

Saudi air defenses intercept five Houthi drones and ballistic missile over Riyadh

The National:   A missile launched at Saudi Arabia’s capital by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels was intercepted on Saturday night.

March 1, 2021

China said to speed up move to more survivable nuclear force

Associated Press:   China appears to be moving faster toward a capability to launch its newer nuclear missiles from underground

March 1, 2021

Two Halves Of A Possible Naval Battle Played Out Along The Norwegian Coast As NATO And Russia Practiced For War

Forbes:   The High North was a pretend war zone last week as Russian and NATO forces staged dueling exercises.

March 1, 2021

Possibility of an alliance in Sino-Russian Relations

Modern Diplomacy:   The defense ministers’ meeting of NATO member states was held in video format a few days ago

March 1, 2021

Cold War-Era Defense System to Get Upgrade to Counter Russia, China

The Wall Street Journal:   The U.S. and Canada plan to modernize a network of defense satellites and radar in

February 26, 2021

Rafael marks milestone in development of I-Derby ER air-to-air missile

The Jerusalem Post:   In yet another step to improve air superiority, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced on Thursday that

February 26, 2021

Iran curbs U.N. nuclear inspections

The Canberra Times:   Iran has begun restricting international inspections of its nuclear facilities, state TV reported on Tuesday, in

February 26, 2021

Missile defense radar in Alaska is almost ready after pandemic construction delays

Stars and Stripes:   After months of construction delays last year due to coronavirus restrictions, a long-range missile defense radar

February 26, 2021

The SPY-7 Hybrid Defense Security Cooperation Project with Japan Completes Initial Engineering Demonstration of Capability

MDA News Releases:   On 27 January, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and U.S. Navy Aegis Technical Representative (TECHREP) witnessed

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