Missile Defense News

January 23, 2018

Updating defense strategy high on Abe’s 2018 agenda

Nikkei Asian Review: TOKYO — Japan looks to update its defense policies this year to reflect the growing threat of

January 22, 2018

ULA launches missile defense satellite

Newsline: Jan. 19 (UPI) — United Launch Alliance launched a missile defense satellite into low-Earth orbit Friday, one day after

January 22, 2018

Saudi Air Defense intercepts ballistic missile fired by Houthis toward Najran

Arab News: JEDDAH: Saudi air defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi militias from Yemen’s Saada toward the

January 22, 2018

Missile defense gets major boost in funding bill, with big Alaska impact

Anchorage Daily News: While the Republican tax overhaul was dominating year-end headlines, a major piece of bipartisan legislation became law

January 22, 2018

Tokyo’s first ballistic missile drill gets mixed reaction

Japan Times: In a first for Tokyo, a disaster drill based on a ballistic missile attack was held Monday in

January 19, 2018

Navy Will Start Construction in May on High-Tech Flight III DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer

The National Interest: Navy developers say NIFC-CA presents the ability to extend the range of attack missiles and extend the

January 19, 2018

North Korea to test submarine-launched ballistic missiles using new submersible barge

The Independent: North Korea appears to be preparing for future rocket tests by developing a second submersible barge from which

January 19, 2018

BAE Systems Wants Its New Microwave Close-In Weapon System Concept On US Navy Ships

The Drive: lose-in defense is becoming a very hot topic in American defense circles and in those of foreign powers

January 19, 2018

US approves $500M sale of missile system support services to Saudi Arabia

Army Recognition: The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible purchase for continued participation, technical assistance,

January 19, 2018

Russia launched a powerful new frigate — but there are still lingering problems for the program’s future

Business Insider: Just before the end of 2017, the Russian Navy commissioned its newest frigate, the Admiral Makarov. The ship,

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