Missile Defense News

January 25, 2018

Russia Kicks off Flight Tests of First Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bomber

The Diplomat: Russia’s first upgraded Tupolev Tu-160M2 long-range supersonic strategic bomber purportedly began flight trials last week, a Russian defense

January 25, 2018

After Turkey, Qatar interested in buying the Russian S-400 missile systems

Cyprus Mail Online: Qatar is in talks with Moscow to buy Russian S-400 missile air defense systems, Tass state news

January 25, 2018

India to Test 800-km Range BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in 2018

The Diplomat: The Indian Ministry of Defense’s (MoD) research arm, the Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO), is expected to test

January 25, 2018

China consulting with US on participation in naval drills

Fox News: BEIJING – China’s Defense Ministry said Thursday it is consulting with the U.S. over again participating in large-scale

January 25, 2018

Ravenna arsenal closer to being named major missile defense facility

WKBN First News: RAVENNA, Ohio (WKBN) – Camp Ravenna, formerly known at the Ravenna Arsenal, could soon become a major

January 24, 2018

U.S. Defense Against North Korea Missiles Improved, Tester Finds

Bloomberg: The ground-based system of interceptors that the U.S. would use to defend the mainland and Hawaii against a threatened

January 24, 2018

Orbital ATK joins DARPA to research hypersonic engines

UPI: Jan. 23 (UPI) — Orbital ATK announced on Tuesday that it has been tapped by the Defense Advanced Research

January 24, 2018

India, Russia fail to finalize S-400 air-defense deal

Defense News: NEW DELHI ― India’s ongoing negotiations with Russia for the $5 billion-plus purchase of five S-400 Triumf long-range

January 24, 2018

CIA believes North Korea weapons aimed at coercion, not just defense: Pompeo

Reuters: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The CIA believes North Korea’s missile program is aimed at coercion, not just self-defense, and that

January 23, 2018

Iran continues military drills testing radar, missile systems

XinhuaNet: TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — Iran’s second day of military drills continues Tuesday with testing of radar and surveillance