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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Missile Defense Agency Executive Director accused of misusing office for personal gain (Reported in 2021)

Missile Defense Agency Executive Director accused of misusing office for personal gain

"...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"



Reference: www.waff.com .

Monday, March 25, 2024

Patriot Systems Have Downed 15 'Undefeatable' Russian Kinzhal Missiles—Kyiv

Patriot Systems Have Downed 15 'Undefeatable' Russian Kinzhal Missiles—Kyiv

"Patriot missiles furnished by the United States have been used to shoot down over a dozen Russian missiles once deemed "undefeatable" by Russian President Vladimir Putin. ..."

Reference: www.newsweek.com .

Russia Targets Kyiv With Biggest Missile Attack in Weeks

Russia Targets Kyiv With Biggest Missile Attack in Weeks

"Ukraine said it had intercepted all 31 missiles fired at the capital. But debris injured at least 13 people and damaged several buildings. ..."

Reference: www.nytimes.com .

Poland says Russian missile entered its airspace...

Poland says Russian missile entered its airspace...

"Poland demanded an explanation from Russia on Sunday after one of its missiles strayed briefly into Polish airspace during a major missile..."

Reference: www.pbs.org .

Doubts about the effectiveness of the Patriot Air Defense System are dispelled by Ukraine

Ukraine helped dispel doubts about the effectiveness of the Patriot air defense system

"...Since the Gulf War, the system has been enhanced with the system's most advanced missile, the PAC-3, which was first used in the Iraq War. Currently, it is not confirmed whether Ukraine uses the earlier model PAC-2 or PAC-3. ..."

Reference: .

Russia uses Zircon hypersonic missile in Ukraine for first time, researchers say

Russia uses Zircon hypersonic missile in Ukraine for first time, researchers say

"...The Zircon has a range of 1,000 km (625 miles) and travels at nine times the speed of sound, according to Russia. Military analysts have said its hypersonic speed could mean greatly reduced reaction time for air defences and a capability to attack large, deep and hardened targets. Russia previously said it completed testing of the Zircon missile in June 2022, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the Zircon as part of a new generation of unrivalled arms systems. ..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Ukraine Is Receiving More Stinger Missiles From The U.S.

Ukraine Is Receiving More Stinger Missiles From The U.S.

"...aid package consists primarily of ammunition, which Ukraine desperately needs. In particular, it includes Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, which are man-portable surface-to-air missiles. ..."

Reference: www.forbes.com .

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Pentagon will give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile

Article Title: Pentagon will give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile

Article Excerpt: "WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military remains deeply overdrawn and needs at least $10 billion to replenish all the weapons it has pulled from its stocks to help Kyiv in its desperate fight against Russia, the White House announced Tuesday.

It’s the Pentagon’s first announced security package for Ukraine since December, when it acknowledged it was out of replenishment funds. It wasn’t until recent days that officials publicly acknowledged they weren’t just out of money to buy replacement weapons, they are $10 billion overdrawn. ..."



Reference Source: apnews.com

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US agrees to sell over $3 billion worth of new missiles to Poland

Article Title: US agrees to sell over $3 billion worth of new missiles to Poland

Article Excerpt: "Poland has approval from the United States to purchase about 1,800 missiles in a deal worth nearly $3.7 billion. The NATO ally will be able to buy missiles of three variants, according to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency..."

Reference Source: www.stripes.com

Friday, March 15, 2024

Pennsylvania native serves aboard guided missile destroyer in the Red Sea

McAlisterville native serves aboard guided missile destroyer in the Red Sea

"MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Chief Petty Officer Noah Wicks, a native of McAlisterville, Pennsylvania, serves aboard USS Carney, currently deployed to the U.S. 5th...“I was the anti-air warfare coordinator, in charge of managing the air picture on radar, evaluating air contacts and assessing if they pose a threat to the ship or region we are operating in,” said Wicks. The engagement lasted several hours and made news worldwide. "

Reference: www.lewistownsentinel.com .

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

EU to mull measures against Iran over possible missile transfers to Russia

EU to mull measures against Iran over possible missile transfers to Russia

"...European Union leaders are ready to respond with new and significant measures against Iran amid reports that Tehran may transfer ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, draft conclusions of a summit to be held next week said. "The European Council calls on third parties to immediately cease providing material support to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine," said the draft text, seen by Reuters. Iran has provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Indian Test-Launch of MIRV Missile Latest Sign Of Emerging Nuclear Arms Race

Indian Test-Launch of MIRV Missile Latest Sign Of Emerging Nuclear Arms Race

"...The Indian government announced yesterday that it had conducted the first flight test of its Agni-5 ballistic missile “with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.

While the Indian government may rejoice in its technical achievement, the proliferation of MIRV capability is a sign of a larger worrisome trend in worldwide nuclear arsenals that is already showing signs of an emerging nuclear arms race with more de-stabilizing..."

Reference: fas.org .

Monday, March 11, 2024

Watch: Rubymar Ship Sinks Into the Red Sea After Houthi Missile Attack

Watch: Rubymar Ship Sinks Into the Red Sea After Houthi Missile Attack

"The U.K.-owned vessel is the first craft sunk by the Houthi rebels since they started their campaign against commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The ship was carrying a cargo of fertilizer when it went into the ocean. ..."

Reference: www.wsj.com .

Pentagon | Missile Defense Agency won’t brief public on budget request

Pentagon | Missile Defense Agency won’t brief public on budget request

"...When asked about the decision, Pentagon spokesman Chris Sherwood declined to confirm it. ..."

Reference: www.defensenews.com .

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Two killed in Houthi missile attack on cargo ship - US officials

Two killed in Houthi missile attack on cargo ship - US officials

"Two crew members have been killed in a Houthi missile strike on a cargo ship off southern Yemen, US officials say...The Houthis claimed in their statement that the True Confidence was an "American ship", but the spokesman said the vessel had "no current connection with any US entity". The True Confidence is owned by True Confidence Shipping SA, which is registered to an address in Liberia, and operated by Third January Maritime Ltd in Greece, he said. However it had previously been owned by US-based Oaktree Capital Management, AP reported. Oaktree declined to comment to AP. ..."

Reference: www.bbc.com .

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Cargo ship sunk in Houthi strike poses Red Sea environmental risk, US military says

Cargo ship sunk in Houthi strike poses Red Sea environmental risk, US military says

"Fuel oil seen leaking from Lebanon-operated vessel, which was carrying fertilizer from United Arab Emirates to Bulgaria...The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed late Saturday that the vessel “sank in the Red Sea after being struck” by an anti-ship ballistic missile last month. “The approximately 21,000 metric tons of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer that the vessel was carrying presents an environmental risk in the Red Sea,” CENTCOM said in a statement. ..."

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

Saturday, March 2, 2024

The Navy Wants A Cheap Long Range Cruise Missile - And Soon (Multi-mission Affordable Capacity Effector (MACE) system)

The Navy Wants A Cheap Long Range Cruise Missile - And Soon

"The U.S. Navy has asked industry about the possibility of making a long-range air launched cruise missile up to 10 times cheaper than current missiles.

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued an RFI (request for information) for possible offerings for what it calls a Multi-mission Affordable Capacity Effector (MACE) system in early February. MACE would be a long-range cruise missile that can..."

Reference: www.forbes.com .

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Lockheed Martin Takes Next Step in Homeland Missile Defense Interceptor Acquisition Process

Lockheed Martin Takes Next Step in Homeland Missile Defense Interceptor Acquisition Process

"HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In November 2023, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully completed a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) acquisition milestone for the nation's modernized long range ballistic missile interceptor. The company completed the first Knowledge Point – known as KP1 – ahead of schedule, taking a major contractual step forward that allows its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program to continue development towards the Critical Design Review (CDR). ..."

Reference: www.prnewswire.com .

Saturday, February 24, 2024

US Military Experiencing Tomahawk Missile Crisis

US Military Experiencing Tomahawk Missile Crisis

"...The Tomahawk missile has become an iconic part of the U.S. military inventory, but due to conflicts overseas and production issues at home, America is in danger of running out of the venerable missile. ..."

Reference: www.newsmax.com .

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Amazon | US Army Missile Launch Train Rail Car w/Missile #23013 O Gauge

Amazon | US Army Missile Launch Train Rail Car w/Missile #23013 O Gauge
US Army Missile Launch CAR w/Missile #23013 O Gauge, GAUGE: O GAUGE on Amazon. Also, buy a railroad track section to display it on.

Reference: Amazon .

Monday, February 19, 2024

Crew abandon Rubymar cargo ship after Houthi rebel missile attack

Crew abandon Rubymar cargo ship after Houthi rebel missile attack

"...A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged a Belize-flagged ship travelling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, forcing the crew to abandon the ship, authorities said Monday. ..."

Reference: www.scmp.com .

US-owned cargo ship reports ‘missile attack’ off Yemen — security firm

US-owned cargo ship reports ‘missile attack’ off Yemen — security firm

"...US-owned bulk carrier called for military assistance stating a ‘missile attack,'” Ambrey says, adding that radio communications had stated that “the crew was unharmed.” The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen ..."

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

Thursday, February 15, 2024

MDA, SDA Announce Upcoming Launch of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor and Tranche 0 Satellites

MDA, SDA Announce Upcoming Launch of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor and Tranche 0 Satellites

"...two satellites for MDA's Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) and the final four SDA Tranche 0 (T0) Tracking Layer satellites of its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). As part of the National Security Space Launch program, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will deliver the satellites to orbit. "This launch represents a pivotal time for MDA as we enter a new phase of missile warning, tracking and defense..."

Reference: www.defense.gov .

Monday, February 12, 2024

In 1987 an Iranian F-4 attacked a US Navy P-3: the Orion was saved by a US Navy F-14 that fired an AIM-7 Sparrow at the IRIAF Phantom II damaging it

In 1987 an Iranian F-4 attacked a US Navy P-3: the Orion was saved by a US Navy F-14 that fired an AIM-7 Sparrow at the IRIAF Phantom II damaging it

"The Hawkeye detected the Phantom right after its take-off from Bandar-e Abbas and monitored its progress in a western direction. Because it flew in the rough direction of the Orion, several warnings were aired: usually, the Iranians would react by turning away. Not this time: Kaknegar, headed straight for his slow target. Therefore, the E-2C ordered the P-3C...AIM-7E-2 Sparrow thundered away, dropping a bit before climbing up and to the front of the F-4E, releasing a typical trail of white smoke. ..."

Reference: theaviationgeekclub.com .

Sunday, February 11, 2024

This Little-Known Drone Could Deliver Another $100 Billion to Northrop Grumman

This Little-Known Drone Could Deliver Another $100 Billion to Northrop Grumman

"Rumored for more than a decade, the aircraft in question -- an unpiloted drone called the RQ-180..."

Reference: www.msn.com .