Missile Defense News

August 8, 2018

Hyten: To address Russian and Chinese missile threats, it’s all about the sensors

Defense News: HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — To address the Russian and Chinese threats to the United States, as laid out in

August 8, 2018

Not just for the Navy: Army uses RIMPAC to give this new task force its first real-world tryout

Army Times: After years of developing a new way to link all the services in a fight across domains, the Army

August 8, 2018

Japan Confirms Development of Electromagnetic Railgun

Janes.com The Japanese Ministry of Defense’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) released video footage on 31 July showing a

August 7, 2018

Russia’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber to Be Rolled Out on August 16

The Diplomat: The first prototype of Russia’s upgraded Tupolev Tu-22M3M long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber will be rolled out

August 7, 2018

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran

Al Arabiya: Saudi air defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militias towards the city of Najran

August 7, 2018

FY 2019 Defense Budget Compromise Calls for MDA to Pursue Space-Based Missile Defense Capabilities

ExecutiveGov: Congress has called on the Missile Defense Agency to advance the development of a space-based sensor system and intercept

August 7, 2018

Taiwan’s got a new cruise missile, and it’s got mainland China’s coastal strongholds in its sights

Business Insider: Facing increased pressure from China, the Taiwanese military has added another weapon to its arsenal — a stand-off

August 7, 2018

US reimposes sanctions on Iran, spelling end to 2015 pact

Middle East Eye: The United States reimposed a number of sanctions on Iran on Tuesday, turning the clock back to

August 7, 2018

Russian Baltic Fleet missile frigate enters Gulf of Aden on anti-piracy mission

TASS: KALININGRAD, August 7. /TASS/. The Russian Baltic Fleet’s frigate Yaroslav Mudry has left the port of Djibouti to start

August 6, 2018

WATCH China Test-Launch Sky Star-2 Hypersonic Waverider Vehicle

Sputnik News: A video of Sky Star-2’s testing, conducted Friday by the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics in China’s northwest,

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