Pentagon Runs Low on Air-Defense Missiles as Demand Surges

Pentagon Runs Low on Air-Defense Missiles as Demand Surges

"...The U.S. is running low on some types of air-defense missiles, raising questions about the Pentagon’s readiness to respond to the continuing wars in the Middle East and Europe and a potential conflict in the Pacific.

Interceptors are fast becoming the most sought-after ordnance during the widening crisis in the Middle East, as Israel and other U.S. allies face an increasing ...

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Reference: Wall Street Journal .

US soldiers arrive in Israel to help thwart Iran missile attacks

US soldiers arrive in Israel to help thwart Iran missile attacks

"...The Pentagon said Tuesday that the first of what will ultimately be about 100 U.S. troops have arrived along with some components of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system − THAAD. It marks the first U.S. deployment of troops in Israel since the Hamas-led attacks a year ago that ignited the war in Gaza and reflects a possible expansion of the conflict. Major Gen. Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, said in a statement that some components of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery system arrived Sunday and that more were on the wayp> Reference: www.usatoday.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 .

Pentagon Shooting Update

CSI Pentagon: How Did Two Bullets Graze the Most Secure Building in America?

"...“there may be other bullet strikes on the building as well” and says the investigation is still underway...."

Reference: time.com .

Missile Project Under Pressure

Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS),
Missile Project Under Pressure

"...The Pentagon and its European partners are weighing the fate of a multibillion-dollar effort to replace the Patriot missile-defense system amid the U.S. defense secretary's drive to cut costs...."

Reference: wsj.com .

Pentagon Reaches Out to China's Military

Pentagon Reaches Out to China's Military

"...start establishing a more-permanent platform to discuss issues such as nuclear arms and ballistic-missile defenses ..."

Reference: wsj.com .

Newly released 9/11 photos show World Trade Center from above

Newly released 9/11 photos show World Trade Center from above
"...Hijackers flew two commercial jetliners into the twin towers that day, killing 2,752 people. On the same day, hijackers flew another airplane into the Pentagon in Washington, killing 184 people...."
Reference: www.cnn.com

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The Future Of U.S. Missile Defense

"...The U.S. government has spent more than $60 billion deploying a land-, sea- and air-based missile defense system aimed at intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles. The complex and controversial system has drawn sharp criticism for its cost and questionable efficiency, even as the Pentagon looks to the future of missile defense...."
Reference: www.npr.org

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