Missile Defense News

October 2, 2024

U.S. Warships Fire a Dozen Interceptors Against Iranian Missile Attack

USNI News USS Bulkely (DDG-84) and USS Cole (DDG-67) fired a dozen interceptors as part of the U.S. response to Iranian missiles launched at

October 2, 2024

Raytheon to Supply Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles for US Navy, Allies

The Defense Post Raytheon has signed a $525-million contract to deliver Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSM) Block 2 for the

October 2, 2024

Taiwan Receives First Batch of Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems From the US

The Defense Post Taiwan has received the first batch of Harpoon missile systems from the US.  This is part of a 71.02

October 2, 2024

US to Sell 720 Stinger Missiles to Egypt for $740M

The Defense Post The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt for an estimated cost

October 2, 2024

Ukraine Slowly Matching Rate of Russia’s Artillery Fires: Defense Official

The Defense Post The Ukrainian military is gradually narrowing the gap with Russia in terms of artillery shell usage, thanks

October 1, 2024

NATO’s longtime chief hands over to former Dutch premier Mark Rutte

Defense News One of NATO’s longest serving top officials, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, stepped down on Tuesday, handing over the reins to

October 1, 2024

White House believes Iran is preparing imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel

CNN The White House on Tuesday said the US believes Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel. “The

October 1, 2024

Lockheed Awarded $3.2B JASSM, LRASM Missile Contract for US Allies

The Defense Post Lockheed Martin has received a $3.2-billion contract to produce Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM)

October 1, 2024

Drone boat hits ship in Red Sea as missile strikes another in likely assaults by Yemen Houthi rebels

AP News An explosive-loaded drone crashed into one ship Tuesday in the Red Sea as a missile exploded against another,

October 1, 2024

Israel on alert for possible strike from Iran as it vows limited ground incursion in Lebanon

AP News Israel warned Lebanese people to evacuate border communities Tuesday to avoid harm from limited ground operations it said

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