"...The HMS Diamond, a Type 45 destroyer, used its advanced Sea Viper missile interceptors to down the deadly Houthi threat while the warship was protecting a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, according to a new report. US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said on Wednesday that a ..."
Reference: www.businessinsider.com .
"Biden secretly approved the transfer of the long-range ATACMS missiles in February for use inside Ukrainian territory. The ATACMS missiles were then quietly included in the $300 million aid package announced on March 12 and ultimately delivered to Ukraine earlier this month, according to Pentagon spokesman Lt. Col. Garron Garn. ..."
Reference: www.cnn.com .
"DoDM 5210.42, Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability...PRP is a critical link in nuclear surety. PRP-required screening programs, personnel security investigations (PSIs), and the PRP continuous ...Only those individuals who demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and dependability will be chosen for PRP duties. PRP ensures that each person trusted with U.S. nuclear weapons, NC2 systems and equipment, PCM, and SNM, in accordance with Reference (k), meets the highest levels of reliability. Those trusted with PRP duties have an obligation to report any behavior or circumstance about themselves or others in PRP that may affect reliability or result in an unsafe or insecure condition. c. Only certified personnel will be assigned to designated PRP positions. All PRP positions will be formally designated as either critical or controlled and restricted to the minimum number required to accomplish the mission. Unless required by other PRP duties, the reviewing official need not be designated as a PRP position. Examples "
Reference: www.esd.whs.mil .
"...Rising missile threats in the Pacific, particularly from China, have seemingly prompted the US Navy to launch an innovative yet contentious proposal to convert old oil rigs into mobile missile defence and resupply stations.
Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos company, disclosed the initiative at this year’s Sea Air Space expo in Washington, DC.
The Mobile Defense/Depot Platform notion is devised to convert oil platforms into huge..."
"...The Rampage was identified from photos and also matches the extent of the damage caused in the attack.
The 4.7-meter (15-foot) rocket can also travel at supersonic speed, making it difficult to detect and intercept using air defense systems such as the Iron Dome.
Israel has not officially commented on the strike, while Iran has downplayed the incident and insisted that only three small drones — and no missiles — were involved in the attack on Isfahan. ..."
"U.S. officials told CBS News on Thursday night that an Israeli missile had struck Iran. ...The U.S. officials did not provide any information about the location or extent of the Israeli strike...State media and Iranian sources speaking with various news outlets mentioned only small drones flying around a couple sites in the country, without any reference to a missile strike. There were no immediate reports of damage."
Reference: www.cbsnews.com .
"...what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident...Iranian media and officials described a small number of explosions, which they said resulted from air defences hitting three drones over the city of Isfahan in central Iran. Notably, they referred to the incident as an attack by "infiltrators", rather than by Israel..."
Reference: www.reuters.com .
"..."Lockheed Martin is proud to partner with the MDA on a revolutionary interceptor to advance our nation's security. We are committed to delivering reliable interceptors that will seamlessly integrate with the GMD system and can rapidly evolve with the threat," said Sarah Hiza, vice president and general manager of strategic and missile defense at Lockheed Martin. "We stand ready to support our customer for decades to come with a solution capable of protecting the nation from current and future threats."..."
Reference: nationalinterest.org .
"...Iran's Attack on Israel overnight Saturday demonstrated the country’s military might and the advances of its domestic weapons program, analysts said, while also revealing the limitations of its arsenal. ..."
Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .
"...Iran launched attack drones and missiles against Israel on Saturday night (April 13, 2024) ...President Biden told Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a call on Saturday that the U.S. won't support any Israeli counterattack against Iran..."
Reference: www.axios.com .
"Out of over 120 ballistic missiles, only a few crossed into Israeli territory, with the rest being intercepted. The ones that impacted targeted the Nevatim F-35 Air Force Base in southern Israel...Iran and its jihadist Middle Eastern axis sustained a resounding strategic defeat in recent hours. The combined Iranian attack on Israel in the early hours of April 14, comprising 170 UAVs, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles—more than 300 aerial threats in total—was successfully intercepted by Israel and partner militaries. "
Reference: www.jns.org .
"...U.S. forces overnight in Israel helped its ally thwart a significant aerial assault by Iran, helping to intercept hundreds of Iranian drones and missiles and severely mitigating their damage. ..."
Reference: thehill.com .
"...A seven year-old girl in a Bedouin town in southern Israel was wounded by shrapnel that fell from the sky following the interception of an Iranian attack drone over the town where she lived. ..."
Reference: allisrael.com .
"...Iran confirms Israel-linked ship seized by IRGC Navy near Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Tasnim news agency says the seizing of the Israeli-linked MSC ARIES container ship was carried out by the IRGC Navy. The vessel was boarded close to the crucial Strait of Hormuz. ..."
Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .
"The US and its allies believe major missile or drone strikes by Iran or its proxies against military and government targets in Israel are imminent, in what would mark a significant widening of the six-month-old conflict, according to people familiar with the intelligence.
The potential assault, possibly using high-precision missiles, may happen in the coming days, the people said, requesting anonymity ..."
"...The State Department has greenlighted an emergency $138 million in foreign military sales for Ukraine to provide critical repairs and spare parts for Kyiv’s Hawk missile systems. The U.S. announced the move Tuesday saying that Ukraine has an urgent need for the maintenance support to keep the missile system running. The announcement follows a similar, small-sized round of $300 million in munitions support the Pentagon announced last month ..."
Reference: apnews.com .
"...The US military has destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile and two drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthis from Yemen toward the Red Sea. US Central Command said no injuries or damage was reported. “Additionally, during this timeframe, CENTCOM forces destroyed a mobile surface-to-air missile system in Houthi-controlled territory,” it said in a post on X..."
Reference: www.firstpost.com .
"U.S. Central Command is using a new Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) product to help pass and digest data amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East..."
Reference: defensescoop.com .
"U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) is looking to run two staggered competitions for the space vehicles and ground systems for the second phase of its missile warning/missile tracking layer—a break from the “ground first” approach that has taken over Space Force acquisition. SSC on April 1 released two..."
Reference: aviationweek.com .
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"An airstrike in Lebanon "eliminated" a Hezbollah missile unit commander, the Israeli military says. Israel and the Iran-backed group have been trading cross-border fire for months on an almost daily basis. ...The IDF on Friday said it had killed Ali Abed Akhsan Naim, deputy commander of Hezbollah's rocket and missiles unit, in an airstrike in the area of Bazouriyeh in Lebanon.
Hezbollah — a Shiite militant group that receives support from Iran — has been designated a terrorist organization by Israel, the US, Germany and other governments."
"...establishment of the surface-to-ship missile regiment on March 21. The regiment, equipped with Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missiles, will keep watch on Chinese military ships that often sail between the Okinawa main island and Miyako Island.
Officers serving in the headquarters of the new regiment as well as troops under their command will total around 200, according to the Defense Ministry. ..."
"...The Air Force said in a statement to The Hill that it “was delayed due to increased lead times for guidance computer components.”
“While first flight will occur later than initially planned, it is not on the critical path,” the spokesperson said.
Northrop Grumman, the contractor for Sentinel operating off an initial $13 billion contract, has conducted some preliminary tests for components for the missile. Those have been successful, according to the company. ..."
"...Inspector General Robert Storch found that Laura DeSimone, the current Executive Director of MDA, violated a litany of business and ethics norms.
The 3- year investigation found she misused her office for personal gain by engaging in an intimate, sexual relationship with a subordinate based in Huntsville. That subordinate is another woman the IG says she also tried to help promote.
The report also claims that DeSimone also “used poor judgement by engaging in a prior relationship with a second subordinate.”...The DoD Hotline received an anonymous complaint on January 4, 2021"
