Missile Defense News

April 24, 2017

From Texas to the world — THAAD system key to defense from North Korean missiles

Texas Star-Telegram: Until just a few months ago, THAAD was an acronym largely unfamiliar to those outside the world of

April 24, 2017

Lockheed’s ballistic missile defense system clears latest hurdle

Washington Business Journal: Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) latest ground-based ballistic missile defense system cleared an important milestone last month,

April 21, 2017

A tiny detail from North Korea’s military parade may show how close it is to long-range nukes

Business Insider: A close review of photos from North Korea’s recent military parade shows that the Kim regime may be

April 21, 2017

UN security council warns North Korea to stop nuclear tests or face sanctions

The Guardian: The UN security council has strongly condemned North Korea’s latest missile test and threatened to impose new sanctions

April 21, 2017

Romania to Buy Patriot Missiles From US Company to Boost Defenses

Voice of America: NATO member Romania plans to buy Patriot missiles from U.S. company Raytheon to help protect its airspace,

April 21, 2017

Turkey Says It’s Close to Deal With Russia Over S-400 Missile Defense System

Haaretz: Turkey’s talks with Russia about the purchase of the S-400 air missile defense system have reached a “final stage,”

April 21, 2017

US official: With eye on North Korea, China puts bombers on ‘high alert’

CNN: Chinese air force land-attack, cruise-missile-capable bombers were put “on high alert” on Wednesday as the US sees evidence that

April 20, 2017

Long Range Discrimination Radar Program Led by Lockheed Martin Achieves Preliminary Design Review On-Schedule

Lockheed Martin Less than 18 months from contract award, the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), developed by Lockheed Martin (LMT),

April 20, 2017

U.S. Missile Defense System To Undergo More Tests

NPR The U.S. is planning tests of its missile defense system as the world deals with a slow-motion crisis over

April 19, 2017

Pentagon to test ability to shoot down North Korean missiles

CNN: The Pentagon will conduct two major high-stakes tests in May of its ability to shoot down missiles launched out

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