"...bombers and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck three sites in the early hours of June 22: The Fordow, Natanaz, and Isfahan facilities. ..."
Reference: www.airandspaceforces.com .
"...several Iranian missiles struck populated areas in Israel in an early morning onslaught, including the Soroka Medical Center in Beer Sheba, the main hospital in southern Israel. ..."
Reference: nypost.com .
"...President Donald Trump said early on Sunday that if Iran attacks the United States in any way, it would face the might of the U.S. military "at levels never seen before."..."
Reference: www.newsmax.com .
Article Excerpt: "Tim Kaine of Virginia...A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict. ..."
Reference Source: www.reuters.com
Snippet of Article: "...U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv has sustained "minor damage" after an Iranian missile landed close to the building in the early hours of Monday, said the U.S. ambassador to Israel. ..."
Source: www.newsweek.com
"Iran deliberately targets Israeli civilians with missiles. ...The overnight toll of Iranian ballistic missile barrages Sunday was ten Israelis dead — including members of an Arab family — and 200 wounded. None of the missiles was aimed at an Israeli military target; one destroyed a cancer research center.
Overall, according to Israel’s Government Press Office, by Sunday, after 48 hours of war, Iran had launched 270 missiles, most of which were intercepted. Of these, 22 broke through Israel’s missile defense shield, killing 13 people, three of whom were children. The total number of injured is 390, most with light injuries; nine are in serious condition and 30 in moderate condition...."
"Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz explained that Iran had “crossed a red line” by launching missiles at civilian populated areas, according to the outlet. ...Iran has issued a warning to Israel that the strikes on its military and nuclear sites are a “declaration of war.”..."
Reference: www.breitbart.com .
“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.”
Reference: www.whitehouse.gov .
"...Israel launched air strikes inside Iran late Thursday in its latest effort to destroy Tehran’s nuclear program – an operation military leaders said they had “no choice” but to carry out.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Operation “Rising Lion” targeted several sites across the Iranian capital to dismantle the country’s nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories and military – in a mission to “roll back” Iran’s threat to Israel’s “very survival.”..."
"Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh announcing the successful testing of a ballistic missile equipped with a two-tonne warhead, an achievement he said is a sign of the country’s commitment to strengthening its national security. ...He then warned that aggression against the country would be met with a swift and devastating response. The announcement comes in the shadow of Iran-US nuclear negotiations and Washington’s simultaneous threats of military action. ..."
Reference: www.tehrantimes.com .
"...On June 6, 2025, Ukraine unveiled a new domestically developed ballistic missile system capable of striking targets nearly 300 kilometers away with devastating impact, marking a pivotal milestone in the country’s defense posture. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions and persistent Russian missile assaults across Ukrainian territory. The missile’s successful combat-tested strike on a Russian command post in May demonstrates a turning point in Kyiv’s strategic reach and operational autonomy. ..."
Reference: armyrecognition.com .
"...budget request instead puts emphasis on investing in the private space industry...The White House previewed the cuts in a budget outline released last month. In that document, the administration called for the elimination of the Space Launch System and its Orion crew capsule, dismissing them as, “grossly expensive and delayed.” ..."
Reference: www.al.com .
"...Iran is poised to reject a U.S. proposal to end a decades-long nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, slamming it as a "non-starter" that fails to address Tehran's interests and leaves Washington's stance on uranium enrichment unchanged. "Iran is drafting a negative response to the U.S. proposal, which could be interpreted as a rejection of the U.S. offer..."
Reference: www.newsmax.com .
"...The IDF identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. IAF aerial defense systems intercepted the threat, the army confirmed on Sunday. Sirens sounded in the Jerusalem area and across central Israel. ..."
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...IAEA report sent to member states on Saturday said Iran's stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, close to the roughly 90% of weapons grade, had grown by roughly half to 408.6 kg. ... “The Agency concludes that Iran did not declare nuclear material and nuclear-related activities at three undeclared locations in Iran, specifically, Lavisan-Shian, Varamin, and Turquzabad,” the report said. At Lavisan-Shian in Tehran, a disc made of uranium metal was “used in the production of explosively-driven neutron sources”"
Reference: www.cnn.com .
"Ukrainian forces have wiped out dozens of Russian military aircraft, including nuclear bombers, in a massive drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s air bases deep inside the country, Kyiv sources are claiming. ...TU-95 “Bear” nuclear bombers, TU-22 “Backfire” fast-attack strike bombers and A-50 “Mainstay” command-and-control jets were among the aircraft that were destroyed in the strike, according to reports. ..."
Reference: nypost.com nypost.com .
Article Title: Russian Strike on Ukraine Training Unit Leaves at Least 12 Dead, 60 Injured
Snippet of Article: "...KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – At least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on the location of a Ukrainian army training unit Sunday, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Ground Forces. ..."
"...multiple evaluations carried out by the U.S. Air Force over three years – all of which found that Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal was the preferred choice for U.S. Space Command headquarters – former President Joe Biden used his presidential discretion to select Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the location, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. ...Between mid-2022 and July 2023, when Biden made his announcement, the Air Force’s new evaluation process found on multiple occasions that Huntsville remained its preferred choice due to a variety of factors. The most notable was the cost, which would save taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars over the next 10 years. ..."
Reference: www.alreporter.com .
"...ERUSALEM, May 28 (Reuters) - Israel on Thursday rejected a report in the New York Times that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been threatening to disrupt talks on a nuclear deal between the United States and Iran by striking Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities. Netanyahu's office issued a statement in response to the article which said simply: "Fake news". ...Trump bypassed Israel on his trip to the Middle East this month and has made policy announcements that have shaken Israel's assumptions about its relations with the U.S. Netanyahu has dismissed speculation about a falling out with the U.S. administration, while Trump has also brushed off any suggestion of a break."
Reference: www.reuters.com .
"...The fact that they have been able to maintain a daily attack on Israel using ballistic missiles for a year showcases their dangerous capabilities and threat to the region...."
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...U.S. President Donald Trump purported on Tuesday that Canada was "considering" giving up its statehood in exchange for protection by the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system at no cost, despite Canadian officials repeatedly stating that the country is not for sale.
"I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"They are considering the offer!" he claimed. ..."
"...Every President since the 9/11 attack on the United States has said defense of the homeland is the number one national security priority, yet the only U.S. airspace defended from cruise missile threats is a small portion of Washington, DC, and the entire country is increasingly vulnerable to conventional missile threats from China and Russia. That puts Americans at risk and increases the chances of adversary aggression abroad.
The good news is that President Donald Trump has initiated an effort to build a broad defense against these threats — nicknamed "Golden Dome" — and many in Congress are seeking to support his vision with significant "one-time" funding. But this ambitious missile defense effort will not succeed unless Congress and the Pentagon take additional steps. ..."
"...Raytheon, Tucson, Arizona is being awarded a $2,134,000,000 modification (P00043) to a previously awarded contract (HQ0851-21-D-00001). The value of this contract is increased from $1,197,726,000 to $3,331,830,000. Under this modification, the contractor will provide the management, material, and services associated with the sustaining engineering and product support services of the Standard Missile-3 Block missile variants for the U.S. and Foreign Military Sales partners. The work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona; and Huntsville, Alabama. The performance period is from Oct. 30, 2020, through Oct. 29, 2029. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity. ..."
Reference: clearancejobs.com .
"...contract awarded to Raytheon Technologies for the production and delivery of up to 55 Standard Missile-3 [SM-3] Block IB All-Up Rounds, a cornerstone of the U.S. Navy’s ballistic missile defense capabilities. ...Huntsville, known as the “Rocket City,” hosts Raytheon’s missile integration and testing operations, leveraging Alabama’s deep aerospace expertise. The $1 billion contract will sustain hundreds of high-skill jobs across these locations, contributing to the economic vitality of both regions."
Reference: bulgarianmilitary.com .
"...The German Navy is evaluating the integration of BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missiles onto its vessels, as revealed by Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack. Speaking to reporters, he clarified that the missiles would not be intended for the future F127 frigates but rather for the three F124 (Sachsen class) and the four F123 (Brandenburg class) frigates. ...In addition to the Tomahawk missiles, the US plans to station SM-6 air defence missiles and hypersonic weapons in Germany, the latter still being under development."
Reference: defence-industry.eu .
"...What the wreckage may contain
Notably, one PL-15E missile found in Hoshiarpur was almost intact, and it contain the propulsion system including the dual-pulse motor, two-way DataLink, Active Radar Seeker and inertial reference unit of the missile. Fragmented parts of other PL-15E missiles also have been found in the region.
The missile is one of the most advanced technologies developed by China..."
"A brief overview of quantities and types of military equipment Pakistan had bought from China before the war broke out and how much it all cost...The reliance on Chinese air defense is impressive as well: Pakistan fields short-range FM-90 (HQ-7) air defense systems, medium-range LY-80 (HQ-16) and long-range HQ-9 surface-to-air missile systems.
In the past 5 years, between 2020 and 2024, defense orders from Pakistan amounted to a whole 63% of Chinese arms exports, making Islamabad notably stand out among other customers. ..."
"...As Pakistan launched its deadliest attack on several Indian military installations and civilian areas on the nights of May 9 and 10, Akashteer, India's advanced air defence system, emerged as an invisible shield, intercepting and neutralising a barrage of missiles and drones.
Akashteer is India's fully indigenous and automated air defence control and reporting system. It showcased India's dominance in real-time and automated air defence warfare during the four-day military confrontation with Pakistan. ..."
"...The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey.
Ankara requested 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), six AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections, and related support for $225 million.
In addition, it ordered 60 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II All Up Round missiles and 11 AIM-9X Block II Tactical guidance units for a total cost of $79.1 million.
The Sidewinder sale requires yearly trips involving three representatives from the US ..."
"...Chinese air defence systems, used by Pakistan, were no match for India's BrahMos missiles, which were used to strike military bases during the hostilities. ..."
Reference: www.indiatoday.in .
"...On May 4, 2025, during the Friendship Day event held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, the U.S. Navy publicly unveiled the AIM-174B (air-launched variant of the SM-6) for the first time, mounted under the wing of an F/A-18F...."
Reference: www.navalnews.com .
"...The Royal Danish Navy's flagship air defene frigate, HDMS Iver Huitfeldt (F361), is actively participating in NATO’s major live-fire integrated air and missile defense exercise, At-Sea Demonstration/Formidable Shield 2025 (ASD/FS 25). This high-stakes naval exercise, taking place throughout May off the coast of Bodø, Norway, is hosted by the U.S. Sixth Fleet and coordinated by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO). It has become the largest of its kind in the European theater this year, involving more complexity, more nations, and a broader array of threats than any previous iteration. ..."
Reference: armyrecognition.com .
"...The incident took place during Operation Rough Rider, the enhanced bombing campaign against the Houthis launched by Trump on March 15. ..."
Reference: www.twz.com .
"...A ballistic missile launched at Israel by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was successfully intercepted by air defenses a short while ago, the military says. ..."
Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .
"Pakistan says it shot down 25 Indian drones overnight...Meanwhile, India's army says at least 16 civilians were killed by Pakistani shelling on its side of the de facto border..."
Reference: www.bbc.com .
"...Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to reports that India had conducted missile strikes on Pakistan, weeks after a terrorist attack was carried out in Kashmir. ..."
Reference: www.breitbart.com .
"...The launch, featuring an unknown variant of the Fatah weapon, is the second that the Pakistan military has conducted in recent days as tensions with neighbour India rise. On 3 May ISPR also announced that the Pakistan military had test-launched the Abdali surface-to-surface missile (SSM) as part of Exercise ‘Indus'. ..."
Reference: www.janes.com .
"...A Houthi missile struck Israeli soil near Tel Aviv's largest airport on Sunday, causing multiple international airlines to cancel flights to Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation for the attack Sunday and will participate in several defense meetings throughout the day. The missile reportedly evaded both Israeli and U.S. missile defenses, according to Israeli media. ..."
"President Trump recommended cuts to multiple federal programs, including ones that would affect the Rocket City. ..."
Reference: https://spotonalabama.com/al-mountains/1269368/proposed-2026-budget-phases-out-sls-rocket.html .
"...President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt devastating missile and drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. ..."
Reference: www.cnbc.com .
"...Russia attacked Kyiv with an hour slong barrage of missiles and drones, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 70 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since last July and just as peace efforts are coming to a head. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ..."
Reference: www.latimes.com .
"...Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched a ballistic missile towards northern Israel, according to the Israeli military, which claimed to have shot down the projectile without causing any injuries. ..."
Reference: www.aljazeera.com .
"...With the prospect of diplomacy faltering, Israeli forces are preparing for the potential consequences, including any Iranian response to a possible Israeli attack on Iran. ...The Israeli military confirmed a recent simulation focused on missile attacks targeting installations..."
Reference: www.newsweek.com .
"...Musk's rocket and satellite company is partnering with software maker Palantir (PLTR.O), opens new tab and drone builder Anduril on a bid to build key parts of Golden Dome, the sources said, which has drawn significant interest from the technology sector's burgeoning base of defense startups. ..."
Reference: www.reuters.com .
"...It was previously well understood that the Houthis were receiving targeting data for their missile and drone attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea from both Russia and Iran, with IRGC Qods Force operatives based in Yemen acting as the conduit. The Iranian Khayyam satellite was jointly built with Russia, based on Kanopus-V imagery satellite, with the Iranian satellite likely to be operating within Russia’s own Kanopus-V constellation. The Iranians and Russians..."
Reference: maritime-executive.com .
"displayed its military might, parading thousands of troops through the streets of the capital Tehran along with military hardware....Uranium enrichment is considered a key step in procuring full-blown nuclear weapons...Nonetheless The New York Times reported that Trump waved off plans by Israel to strike Iranian nuclear sites in favor of renegotiating a deal.
“I think that Iran has a chance to have a great country..."
"Trump declined to discuss plans regarding Iran when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu phoned him on April 3...The campaign would have started in early May and lasted more than a week, beginning with eliminating what remained of Iran’s air defense systems after Israel destroyed parts of the array during strikes in the country last year. This would pave the way for Israeli fighters to directly strike nuclear sites. ..."
Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .
"...Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Russia would treat Taurus missile strikes on its "critical transport infrastructure" as "direct" German involvement in the Ukrainian conflict.
Germany's presumptive next Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of the conservative Christian Democratic Union party, said this past weekend that he is open to delivering the Taurus missiles to Ukraine provided it is done with coordination with European partners...."
"..."Northrop’s Sentinel Program is a DOGE poster child," a person close to the Trump administration told Fox News Digital. "Not only did they practice DEI, the program is ineffective, delayed, and wasting billions of taxpayer money. Musk would have a field day." DOGE's cost-cutting efforts...
Reference: www.foxnews.com .
"...The U.S. government has started a new investigation into something very important but often overlooked: critical minerals. These are special materials like..."
Reference: regtechtimes.com .
"Musk's rocket and satellite company is partnering with software maker Palantir and drone builder Anduril on a bid to build key parts of Golden Dome...The three companies met with top officials in the Trump administration and the Pentagon in recent weeks to pitch their plan, which would build and launch 400 to more than 1,000 satellites circling the globe to sense missiles and track their movement, sources said.
A separate fleet of 200 attack satellites armed with missiles or lasers would then bring enemy missiles down..."
"...A key missile defense component manufactured by Boeing in Huntsville has been named the “coolest thing made in Alabama” this year.
Manufacture Alabama, a trade association for the state’s manufacturers and partner industries, announced the award for the company’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker Thursday at the conclusion of its annual Manufacturing Madness competition.
The PAC-3 seeker component allows the Patriot air defense system’s interceptors to identify, track and defeat threats, including hostile aircraft and ballistic and cruise missiles. Patriot is fielded by U.S. forces and global allies. Boeing produces the seekers as a subcontractor to Lockheed..."
'...Huntsville, Alabama has earned the esteemed moniker of "Rocket City" due to its remarkable and enduring contributions to the realm of aerospace and rocketry. This name stems from the city's pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of space exploration, a legacy that took root in the mid-20th century with the establishment of the Marshall Space Flight Center. ...Huntsville, under the visionary stewardship of Dr. Wernher Von Braun —a German rocket scientist who was brought to the United States following World War II—blossomed into a thriving hub of rocket research and development. Driven by a pursuit of scientific advancement, Huntsville became an epicenter where groundbreaking ideas and innovations took flight.
The significance of Huntsville's contribution to rocketry cannot be overstated.'
"...“There remains no doubt Redstone Arsenal should be home to the permanent Space Command Headquarters,” Sen. Britt (R-Montgomery) said in a statement.
“Huntsville finished first in the Air Force’s Evaluation Phase and Selection Phase and had the most advantages in the decision matrix, a point I raised to Secretary Hegseth in our meeting prior to his Senate confirmation and something I know the Secretary of the Air Force will take into consideration once confirmed.”..."
"...Yemen’s Houthis said they targeted a military site in Israel and attacked two US destroyers in the Red Sea Monday, shortly after Israel’s army said it intercepted a drone launched from the east. ..."
Reference: thedefensepost.com .
"...The Missile Defense Agency, in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force, will host the Next-Generation Missile Defense Summit in support of Golden Dome for America on April 29, 2025 at the Von Braun Complex III on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
REGISTRATION
Those interested in attending the summit must email their registration requests to mda.nextgensummit@mail.mil no later than 11:59 p.m. CDT on April 4. They should include the following information:
Email subject line..."
"...The Gulf nation requested the upgrade and recertification of its existing inventory of Patriot PAC-2 Guidance Enhancement Missiles and Patriot Guidance Enhancement Missiles-Tactical. The enhancements are aimed at improving the missile’s accuracy, reliability, and responsiveness against a range of aerial threats, such as tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. ..."
Reference: thedefensepost.com .
"...Rest assuredly, the United States is not simply sitting idly by while these adversaries are building up their hypersonic stockpiles. As I discussed in a March 25, 2025, article for The National Interest, the U.S. Air Force has been steadily advancing its own hypersonic capabilities via the deadly tandem of the B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber and the AGM-183 Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW). And, as we’re about to discuss right now, the U.S. Armed Forces are continuing to develop technologies for mitigating and countering the adversaries’ missiles. ..."
Reference: nationalinterest.org .
"...the U.S. Air Force recently raised the ceiling of its current indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with Lockheed Martin for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) programs. The ceiling increase, from $450 million to $600 million, covers full life-cycle support for all existing and future variants of both missile types. This contract modification applies through June 2027, with a follow-on five-year IDIQ expected in June 2025 to cover activities through 2032. ..."
Reference: armyrecognition.com .
"...Poland will sign a $2 billion contract with the United States on Monday to provide critical logistical and technical support for its Patriot missile-defence systems, marking the final step in making the country’s air-defence network fully operational. ..."
Reference: www.firstpost.com .
"...Jairan, an Iranian cargo ship linked to the transport of missile components, has been spotted in Bandar Abbas port after departing China.
According to The Maritime Executive, the vessel, under U.S. sanctions, has arrived in Iran despite ongoing concerns over Iran's missile capabilities and its ties to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). ..."
"...The Israeli military said that it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Friday, just one day after shooting down two projectiles fired by Houthi militants.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack. In a televised statement early Saturday, the group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, stated that they had fired a ballistic missile toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. Saree described the attack as the group's third strike against Israel within 48 hours. ..."
"...The Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen launched two ballistic missiles at Israel on Thursday, which were intercepted...2 ballistic missiles trigger alarms in Jerusalem & Tel Aviv on Thursday"
Reference: allisrael.com .
"...BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Israel’s army urgently warned people to evacuate parts of a Beirut suburb on Friday as it vowed to retaliate against strikes which it said were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel. ...Israel’s army said it struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after Israel was fired on. Israel’s Defense Minister said Friday that if there was no peace in Israel’s northern communities there would be no peace in Beirut either. "
Reference: wtop.com .
"...Israeli military said earlier it had intercepted three rockets launched from a Lebanese district about 6 km (4 miles) north of the border, the second cross-border launch since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in November ended the fighting. Israel's Army Radio said the military was returning artillery fire. ...The agreement specifies that Lebanon's government is responsible for dismantling all military infrastructure in southern Lebanon and confiscating all unauthorised arms. ...Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned of a renewal of military operations in the south of the country. "All security and military measures must be taken to show that Lebanon decides on matters of war and peace," he said in a statement. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the Lebanese government bore responsibility"
Reference: www.reuters.com .
"..."If the hostages are not released, Israel will continue to take more and more territory in the Strip for permanent control," he concluded. ..."
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...Rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel on Thursday, prompting sirens across parts of the country. ...One of the projectiles was intercepted by air defences, while the other two landed ...US backing Israeli operations in Gaza Donald Trump “fully supports” Israel... air and ground operations in Gaza, Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said on Thursday, blaming Hamas for the violence. “He fully supports Israel and the IDF and the actions that they’ve taken" ...Hamas said it fired rockets at the Israeli commercial hub Tel Aviv on Thursday
Reference: www.telegraph.co.uk .
"...Defense and aerospace contractor Peraton cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new 27,000-square-foot facility in the Redstone Gateway.
Peraton serves multiple federal customers, including the Defense Intelligence Agency/Missile and Space Intelligence Center, US Army, FBI, Missile Defense Agency, and NASA. ..."
"...deploying a Navy warship off the waters of the U.S. as part of its broader crackdown on security and migration along the Mexico border.
The destroyer USS Gravely (guided-missile destroyer) departed for the deployment on March 15 and will have a Coast Guard law enforcement detachment aboard that will better enable it to conduct missions such as ship seizures and drug interdictions, according to a statement released by U.S. Northern Command over the weekend. ..."
"...The @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four #Crew9 members undocked from the station at 1:05am ET today and is headed for a splashdown off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of America at 5:57pm. More... https://go.nasa.gov/4hhucRV..."
Reference: X .
"...The Trump administration announced Saturday’s attacks via a number of social media posts, which included photos and video from Central Command showing USS Gettysburg (CG-64) and a guided-missile destroyer firing missiles and fighters launching from Harry S. Truman’s flight deck. In addition to the Truman CSG, guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN-729) is believed to be operating in the region.
The attacks on targets in Yemen follow a Houthi announcement that the group would resume attacks on Israeli ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden..."
"The 12th Littoral Combat Team was officially established at Camp Hansen in Okinawa on March 3...Starting in fiscal 2026, the team will be equipped with the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS, a mobile, ground-based carrier capable of firing anti-ship missiles, said a spokesperson for Marine Corps Systems Command. ..."
Reference: www.navytimes.com .
"...During combat operations in the Red Sea, the Navy fired so many air defense missiles that it drained the service’s stockpile of munitions. So, it turned to 5-inch gun rounds to down drones. ..."
Reference: taskandpurpose.com .
"...President Trump has warned that “monster” nuclear weapons are the biggest threat to humanity and could easily “end the world” tomorrow.
The commander-in-chief gave the grim warning
It comes after he recently warned that Russia has by far the most nukes in the world but predicted that China, which has the third-largest stockpile, will likely catch up within a decade.
He stressed, too, that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China and that he eventually hopes the two countries, as well as the US, could agree to cut their massive defense budgets in half.
..."
"...The decision to let Iraq's waiver lapse upon its expiration "ensures we do not allow Iran any degree of economic or financial relief," the spokesperson said, adding that Trump's campaign on Iran aims "to end its nuclear threat, curtail its ballistic missile program and stop it from supporting terrorist groups."
Trump restored "maximum pressure" on Iran..."
"...A secure underground complex offering endless possibilities...A subterranean hideaway nearly 200 feet underground. ...the Rolling Hills Missile Silo was built to withstand a nuclear blast, 500 mph winds, and any conceivable man-made or natural disaster, and is now on the market. ...The Rolling Hills Missile Silo was one of several ATLAS missile silos built in the early 1960s at the height of the Cold War. Rich in history, these massive projects were built using highly advanced technology and crafted by engineering scientists in order to withstand a nuclear attack, catastrophic storms, natural disasters, and beyond. ...Explore the silo HERE"
Reference: www.rollinghillsmissilesilo.com .
"...It won’t come as any surprise to learn that destroyers are considerably smaller and far less expensive than an aircraft carrier. However, guided missile destroyers are no less critical as they can serve in an anti-air role, anti-submarine warfare, or even take out aircraft carriers through anti-ship missiles. These are nimble, fast, heavy-hitting ships meant to get into the fray. ..."
Reference: www.aol.com .
"...new silos for the homeland missile defense system at Fort Greely, Alaska, growing the number of interceptors that can be emplaced there from 40 to 60.
Boeing recently announced it had officially installed “the first of 20 additional” silos for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system — now over 20 years old — designed to counter intercontinental ballistic missile threats from North Korea and Iran. This also included silo interface vaults, which are “adjacent underground electronics rooms..."
"...Iran’s 60% level enriched uranium had increased to 275 kilograms, an increase of approximately one full nuclear weapon’s worth per month since December. ..."
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff.
Thales is a French-owned company which is one of Europe's biggest arms manufacturers.
The order is for lightweight multirole missiles (LMMs) which Ukrainian forces are already using.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the order as he laid out a four point plan to "reach peace and defend Ukraine". ...It will be funded by a loan underwritten by United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) "
"...Vladimir Putin unleashed a missile strike to 'sink' a cargo ship amid unconfirmed Russian claims it was carrying British weapons for use by Ukraine.
Two Iskander-M ballistic missiles hit the Panama-flagged container ship MSC LEVANTE F - reportedly Swiss-owned - soon after it arrived in Odesa on March 1, after making a stop in Turkey.
Two port workers were believed to have been wounded ..."
"...Rubio says Trump has approved $12 billion in arms sales to Israel since taking office, claiming Biden had imposed a ‘partial arms embargo’ on Israel...withholding arms from Israel [Biden], save for a single batch of 2,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs, which arrived in Israel last month after Trump unfroze the shipment.
“This important decision coincides with President Trump’s repeal of a Biden-era memorandum which had imposed baseless and politicized conditions on military assistance to Israel,” said Rubio, referring to Trump’s rescinding on Monday of National Security Memorandum 20."
"...Lockheed Martin workers in Huntsville and elsewhere in Alabama will help boost ballistic missile defense for a key U.S. partner in the Middle East under a Pentagon contract announced this week. ...The company was awarded a $211,739,333 modification to a previous contract to provide maintenance and other services for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) batteries for the United Arab Emirates. The deal occurred under a foreign military sales case, with the UAE covering the cost. ..."
Reference: www.al.com .
"The LRHW system provides the Army a strategic attack weapon system to defeat Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) capabilities, suppress adversary long-range fires, and engage other high payoff/time critical targets. The Army is working closely with the Navy in the development of the LRHW. LRHW is comprised of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB), and the Navy 34.5-inch booster. ...The missile component of the LRHW is reportedly being developed by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. When the hypersonic glide body is attached, it is referred to as the Navy-Army All Up Round plus Canister (AUR+C). The missile component serves as the common two-stage booster for the Army’s LRHW and the Navy’s..."
Reference: crsreports.congress.gov .
Article Excerpt: "...A fire broke out at the Bryansk Chemical Plant, a facility in a western region of Russia around 75 miles from the border with Ukraine, that props up Moscow's military industry, Ukrainian publication Focus reported late on Monday, citing NASA satellite imagery.
The chemical plant produces gunpowder for Russia's Kh-59 cruise missiles. It also makes explosives and components for rocket fuel, including ammunition for barrel artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, aviation, and remote mining systems, according to the Odessa..."
Reference Source: www.newsweek.com
"...The AIM-260A JATM, a Special Access Program (SAP) in development since 2017 to respond to adversary advancements in air-to-air missile technology, has finally broken cover in a rendering by PMA-259, the U.S. Navy’s Air-to-Air Missiles Program Office. ..."
Reference: www.navalnews.com .
"...Some analysts have suggested that space-based sensor layers—integrated with tracking and targeting systems to direct high-performance interceptors or directed energy weapons—could theoretically present viable options for defending against hypersonic weapons. The 2019 Missile Defense Review notes that “such sensors take advantage of the large area viewable from space for improved tracking and potentially targeting of advanced threats, including hypersonic [weapons].”..."
Reference: crsreports.congress.gov .
"...a single integrated grid of sensors from under the sea to space to bolster its air and missile defenses, U.S. Northern Command’s top general told the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday.
“The first and most critical part [of this defense] is detection” to protect the lower 48 states and Alaska and Hawaii..."
Article Excerpt: "...The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has issued a call for industry ideas on how it can implement President Donald Trump’s Jan. 27 “Iron Dome for America” Executive Order — a surprisingly fast turn around on a Pentagon program.
The Request for Information (RF) comes just four days after Trump’s order mandated Pentagon development of a comprehensive “shield” to repel any aerial attack on the US homeland. The RFI asks interested vendors to show and tell relevant capabilities by Feb. 28. ..."
Reference Source: breakingdefense.com
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including my authority as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Purpose. The threat of attack by ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, and other advanced aerial attacks, remains the most catastrophic threat facing the United States.
President Ronald Reagan endeavored to build an effective defense against nuclear attacks, and while this program resulted in many technological advances, it was canceled before its goal could be realized. And since the United States withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2002 and initiated development of limited homeland missile defense, official United States homeland missile defense policy has remained only to stay ahead of rogue-nation threats and accidental or unauthorized missile launches.
Over the past 40 years, rather than lessening, the threat from next-generation strategic weapons has become more intense and complex with the development by peer and near-peer adversaries of next-generation delivery systems and their own homeland integrated air and missile defense capabilities.
Sec. 2. Policy. To further the goal of peace through strength, it is the policy of the United States that:
(a) The United States will provide for the common defense of its citizens and the Nation by deploying and maintaining a next-generation missile defense shield;
(b) The United States will deter — and defend its citizens and critical infrastructure against — any foreign aerial attack on the Homeland; and
(c) The United States will guarantee its secure second-strike capability.
Sec. 3. Implementation. Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Defense shall:
(a) Submit to the President a reference architecture, capabilities-based requirements, and an implementation plan for the next-generation missile defense shield. The architecture shall include, at a minimum, plans for:
(i) Defense of the United States against ballistic, hypersonic, advanced cruise missiles, and other next-generation aerial attacks from peer, near-peer, and rogue adversaries;
(ii) Acceleration of the deployment of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor layer;
(iii) Development and deployment of proliferated space-based interceptors capable of boost-phase intercept;
(iv) Deployment of underlayer and terminal-phase intercept capabilities postured to defeat a countervalue attack;
(v) Development and deployment of a custody layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture;
(vi) Development and deployment of capabilities to defeat missile attacks prior to launch and in the boost phase;
(vii) Development and deployment of a secure supply chain for all components with next-generation security and resilience features; and
(viii) Development and deployment of non-kinetic capabilities to augment the kinetic defeat of ballistic, hypersonic, advanced cruise missiles, and other next-generation aerial attacks;
(b) Review relevant authorities and organization of the Department of Defense to develop and deploy capabilities at the necessary speed to implement this directive;
(c) Jointly with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submit to the President a plan to fund this directive, allowing sufficient time for consideration by the President before finalization of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget; and
(d) In cooperation with United States Strategic Command and United States Northern Command, submit to the President:
(i) An updated assessment of the strategic missile threat to the Homeland; and
(ii) A prioritized set of locations to progressively defend against a countervalue attack by nuclear adversaries.
Sec. 4. Allied and Theater Missile Defense Review. The United States continues to cooperate on missile defense with its allies and partners to aid in the defense of ally populations and troops and of forward-deployed United States troops. Following the submission to the President of the next-generation missile defense reference architecture under section 3(a) of this order, the Secretary of Defense shall direct a review of theater missile defense posture and initiatives to identify ways in which the United States and its allies and partners can:
(a) Increase bilateral and multilateral cooperation on missile defense technology development, capabilities, and operations;
(b) Improve theater missile defenses of forward-deployed United States troops and allied territories, troops, and populations; and
(c) Increase and accelerate the provision of United States missile defense capabilities to allies and partners.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
January 27, 2025.
"...President Donald Trump on Monday signed a new executive order to deploy and maintain a next-generation missile defense shield to protect the country and critical infrastructure from foreign aerial attacks. ...According to the EO, the reference architecture should include plans for U.S. defense against hypersonic, ballistic, advanced cruise missiles and other next-generation aerial attacks from adversaries; acceleration of the deployment of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor layer; and development and fielding of a custody layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
The secretary should review relevant authorities of the Department of Defense to build and deploy capabilities; work with the director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit a plan on how to fund the initiative; and cooperate with U.S. Strategic Command and U.S. Northern Command to provide an updated assessment of the strategic missile threat and a prioritized set of locations to defend against a countervalue attack by nuclear adversaries."
"...Fans of billionaire Elon Musk are now saying that a book written more than 70 years ago by the rocket scientist who helped put Huntsville on the map predicted the SpaceX and Tesla CEO becoming the leader of Mars.
A portion of the 1953 book “Mars Project” by aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun, who led development of rocket technology for the Nazi party in Germany and later developed rockets in Alabama.
In the book, von Braun says that “the government of Mars consisted of ten men.”..."
"...Originally designed as ground-based, vehicle-mounted equipment, the VAMPIRE system sparked discussions in early 2024. ...The VAMPIRE system is a modular, portable kit that can be mounted on any vehicle with a cargo bed, whether military or civilian. Installation is user-friendly, allowing a two-person team to complete it in about two hours using standard tools. ...APKWS missile, a modified air-to-surface missile (ASM), employs the WESCAM MX-10 combined thermal imaging sensor and laser designator to track the cruise missile. The SAM’s proximity fuse then detonates near the target, disabling or destroying the incoming Kh-59 missile. ..."
Reference: interestingengineering.com .
"...analysts and national security insiders say that Mr. Trump’s unwavering pledge to build an “Iron Dome for America” offers concrete proof that the new president is serious about safeguarding the homeland by constructing a state-of-the-art missile shield. Such a shield would aim to protect the U.S. from the increasingly dangerous, sophisticated missile threats posed by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — or even a coordinated assault by all or some combination of those nations.
The plan may not be as expensive as one might think, with rapid advances in space-based capabilities laying the groundwork for a workable, robust missile defense system ..."
"...The Shot Telegram channel said that Russia had downed more than 200 Ukrainian drones and five US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles. ..."
Reference: www.cnn.com .
"...A firefighting aircraft that was operating over the Palisades Fire is grounded and out of service after it was struck and damaged by a civilian’s drone on Thursday afternoon, officials confirmed. The civilian drone – which was not assigned to the fire – flew into a Super Scooper plane, Quebec 1, and damaged its wing around 1 p.m., according to an X post by Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott. ..."
Reference: ktla.com .
"...In separate notices sent to Congress, the State Department said it was moving $95 million in military assistance intended for Egypt and $7.5 million for Israel toward supporting the Lebanese army and its government. The notices were dated Jan. 3..."
Reference: www.armytimes.com .
"..."courageous and inspiring leadership, valiant fighting spirit, and tenacious devotion to duty in the face of almost overwhelming opposition" marked the first time the medal was ever awarded to a SEAL.
It's no wonder that the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer was named the USS Robert Kerrey in his honor..."
"...The $48 million GGSS contract represents a strategic win in Kratos' space domain awareness portfolio. The 5-year contract strengthens the company's position in electromagnetic interference management, leveraging their extensive global RF sensor network infrastructure. With over 190 sensors across 21 sites, Kratos' proprietary network provides critical capabilities in signal monitoring and characterization that are essential for national security operations.
The contract's focus on Space Force support aligns perfectly with increasing government investment in space security infrastructure. ..."
"...Ukraine's defence forces have struck the Kombinat Kristal oil storage facility in the city of Engels in Russia's Saratov Oblast. ...Ukrainian forces strike oil depot supplying Russian strategic aircraft used in missile attacks on Ukraine ..."
Reference: www.yahoo.com .
"...Russia’s defense ministry vowed unspecified “retaliatory measures” after Ukraine launched US-supplied ATACMS missiles at the border region of Belgorod on Friday.
The ministry said earlier on Saturday that it had successfully downed eight of the tactical missiles as well as dozens of Ukrainian drones over the past day. ..."
"...A teen rescued after he fell dozens of feet into a missile silo on Colorado's eastern plains on New Year's Day.
Two juveniles and one adult had been on private property along the 4500 block of S. Imboden — about two miles south of E. Quincy Avenue — when one of the juveniles fell between 30 and 50 feet into the exhaust vent tunnel of a decommissioned Titan Missile Facility..."
