Missile Defense News

September 24, 2019

Russia’s Navy Will Be the First To Use Hypersonic Weapons

Popular Mechanics: The Russian Navy will be the first to field a hypersonic weapon system, according to a prominent military

September 24, 2019

Russian upgraded corvette holds live-fire exercise with Uran cruise missile

Tass: The Russian Pacific Fleet’s upgraded corvette Smerch has held its first live-fire exercise, launching an Uran anti-ship cruise missile

September 24, 2019

Britain, France, Germany, Blame Iran For Saudi Attack, Urge Talks On Nuclear, Missile Issues

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty: The leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have backed the United States in assertions that

September 23, 2019

Israeli Iron Dome system needed for Saudi defense

Asia Times: he US Department of Defense has announced it will send additional troops and possibly the Israeli Iron Dome

September 23, 2019

Defense Leaders Announce Steps to Deter Further Iranian Malign Behavior

U.S. Dept. of Defense: At a Pentagon news conference today after White House meetings, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper

September 23, 2019

China launches fifth Type 055 destroyer for PLAN

Jane’s 360: The fifth Type 055 (Renhai-class) destroyer on order for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has been launched

September 23, 2019

Japan fails to track N. Korea missiles in recent string of launches

The Mainichi: Japan has failed to track the trajectory of some of North Korea’s new types of short-range missiles in

September 23, 2019

Iran’s president warns the West to ‘stay away’ and unveils ballistic missiles that could strike US bases

News.com.au: Iran’s president has warned the West to “stay away” from the tensions in the Persian Gulf as he watched

September 20, 2019

Navy asks Congress for three new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in 2020 budget

Stars and Stripes: The Navy is asking Congress for more than $5 billion next fiscal year to build three more

September 20, 2019

Iraq’s ambassador to Russia: S-400 purchase ‘not on the table yet’

Rudaw: ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq is not discussing the purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, Iraq’s ambassador

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