Missile Defense News

August 14, 2019

Air-defense training flights will be held early Tuesday, officials say

The Washington Post: An air-defense training exercise will be conducted over the Washington region early Tuesday, according to the North

August 13, 2019

Russia Showcases ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile at Air Show

The Diplomat: Two Russian MIG-31K interceptors, each carrying one Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (“Dagger”) air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), for the first time took part in

August 13, 2019

North Korea Changes Up Its Game to Bypass U.S. Missile Defenses

Jalopnik: North Korea has conducted a round of long range rocket tests designed to kick down the door and destroy ballistic

August 13, 2019

It’s official: US Army inks Iron Dome deal

Defense News: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The contract to purchase two Iron Dome systems for the U.S. Army’s interim cruise missile

August 12, 2019

Iran Unveils ‘Upgraded Missile Defense System’

Haaretz: Iran unveiled on Saturday what authorities said was a locally upgraded missile defense system with a range of 400

August 12, 2019

North Korea Says It Tested New Type of Missile, Further Enhancing Its Arsenal

The New York Times: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said on Sunday that the two projectiles it fired a

August 12, 2019

U.S. Officials Suspect New Nuclear Missile in Explosion That Killed 7 Russians

New York Times: American intelligence officials are racing to understand a mysterious explosion that released radiation off the coast of

August 9, 2019

Experts: US-South Korea Pare Military Exercises as North Korea Remains Threat

Voice of America: WASHINGTON – Dialing back annual joint summer U.S.-South Korea military drills runs counter to North Korea’s continued

August 9, 2019

Griffin Says DoD Working New RKV Approach But Mum on Details

Defense Daily: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Defense Department’s top research and engineering official told reporters Wednesday the department is working on

August 9, 2019

Houthi Missile Strikes Target 800 Miles Away

The Trumpet: Two successful Houthi missile strikes on the same day indicate Iranian-made missiles pose an even greater danger to

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