See a missile roll down an Alabama interstate

See a missile roll down an Alabama interstate Saturday

"...time to grab your cameras and get this image to send the family. At 7 a.m., Boeing..."

Reference: rocketcity-us.blogspot.com .

Japan Also Sends Out, Then Retracts, A False Missile Warning

Japan Also Sends Out, Then Retracts, A False Missile Warning

"...North Korea appears to have launched a missile ... The government urges people to take shelter inside buildings or underground," the message read, according to a translation from Reuters. The false warning went out..."

Reference: www.npr.org .

'Hawaii Missile Attack Alert' Sounded on Live TV Was False Alarm

Hawaii's Ballistic Missile Attack Alert Interrupts Live TV and It's Terrifying

"...text scrolling across the screen, but it was quickly joined by a voice recording: "The U.S. Pacific Command has detected a missile threat to Hawaii. A missile may impact on land or sea within minutes. This is not a drill." "If you are indoors, stay indoors. If you are outdoors, seek immediate..."

Reference: www.yahoo.com .

US OKs selling Japan missiles to shoot down North Korean missiles

US OKs selling Japan missiles to shoot down North Korean missiles

"...The Trump administration has approved a $133.3 million missile defense sale to Japan to meet the escalating threat from North Korea — by shooting down the rogue nation's own ballistic missiles. The State Department says Congress was notified Tuesday of the proposed sale of four missiles for the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

North Korea accidentally crashed a missile into its own city last April

North Korea accidentally crashed a missile into its own city last April: report

"...An intermediate-range missile launched by North Korea last April crashed into a town near Pyongyang, possibly causing an explosion and casualties, The Diplomat reported on Wednesday. The IRBM was launched April 28, 2017 near Pukchang Airfield ..."

Reference: http://www.foxnews.com .

North Korea slams latest U.N. sanctions as 'act of war'

North Korea slams latest U.N. sanctions as 'act of war'

"...The statement concluded by saying that those who had voted for the sanctions would face Pyongyang's wrath. "Those countries that raised their hands in favor of this 'sanctions resolution' shall be held completely responsible for all the consequences to be caused by the 'resolution' and we will make sure for ever and ever that they pay heavy price for what they have done," the statement said..."

Reference: www.king5.com .

Trump expected to sign off on plan to sell anti-tank missiles to Ukraine

Trump expected to sign off on plan to sell anti-tank missiles to Ukraine

"...President Trump is expected to authorize the sale of anti-tank missiles to Ukraine's military, possibly including the Javelin missile system, as the country battles pro-Russian separatists in Crimea..."

Reference: thehill.com

Saudis Say They Have Intercepted Another Rebel Missile Targeting 'Top Leadership'

Saudis Say They Have Intercepted Another Rebel Missile Targeting 'Top Leadership'

"...Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdul-Salam tweeted that a ballistic “Volcano H-2” missile was used in the attack. The rebels’ military media said the missile targeted “an expanded meeting of the Saudi top leadership at Yamama palace in Riyadh..."

Reference: time.com .

Trump to Boost Missile Defense to Combat Threats

Article Title: Trump to Boost Missile Defense to Combat Threats

Snippet of Article: "...In a sign of concern about the growing threat to the American homeland from both Iranian and North Korean missile programs, President Donald Trump will designate domestic missile defense as a "priority action" as part of the administration's national security strategy, The Washington Free Beacon reported on Monday ..."

Article Source: www.newsmax.com

Saudi Arabia Says Missile Strike Could Be ‘Act of War’ by Iran

Saudi Arabia Says Missile Strike Could Be ‘Act of War’ by Iran

"...Saudi Arabia blamed Iran for an attempted missile attack on Riyadh’s international airport, saying it could be considered an “act of war” and that the kingdom had the right to defend itself..."

Reference: www.bloomberg.com .

Saudi Arabia intercepts missile targeting main airport

Saudi Arabia intercepts missile targeting main airport

"...The missile was shot down by Saudi air defense forces, with fragments of the missile landing in an uninhabited area north of the capital. Saudi Arabia's Civil Aviation Authority said the missile did not cause any damage to the King Khalid International Airport and that flights were not disrupted..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

3 aircraft carrier strike groups in western Pacific ahead of Trump visit

3 aircraft carrier strike groups in western Pacific ahead of Trump visit

"...A third U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group entered the western Pacific, the Navy announced Wednesday, just days ahead of President Donald Trump’s first trip to Asia next month. The USS Nimitz joined the Roosevelt and Reagan in the region. The Nimitz announcement came a day after the Roosevelt entered the western Pacific..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

As North Korea threat looms, US Navy tests ballistic missile shootdown capability

As North Korea threat looms, US Navy tests ballistic missile shootdown capability

"...The live-fire exercise included 14 NATO warships, according to a statement from the U.S. Navy. During the maneuver, USS Donald Cook, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, successfully “detected, tracked and intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target with a Standard Missile-3 Block IB guided missile,” the statement said. In addition to the U.S., ships from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom also participated in the live-fire defense test..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

Watch out, North Korea: One Of America's Most Critical Allies Is Building Missile Defenses

Watch out, North Korea: One Of America's Most Critical Allies Is Building Missile Defenses

"...As the U.S. Navy notes, the Aegis system can engage a number of different targets including anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. However, as Andrew Davies, director of the defense and strategy program at the Australian Strategic Policy ­Institute told The Australian, the system is not very capable at dealing with the speeds of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Indeed, as Davies points out, its best shot at successfully engaging North Korean ICBMs would be to intercept them during boost phase..."

Reference: nationalinterest.org .

Canada Begins to Consider U.S. Missile-Defense Partnership

Finally, Canada Begins to Consider U.S. Missile-Defense Partnership

"...North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) deputy commander, Lieutenant General Pierre St-Amand, testified that that “the extant U.S. policy is not to defend Canada” in the event of a North Korean missile attack, Canadians have begun reconsidering their opposition to missile defense..."

Reference: www.nationalreview.com .

Pentagon Looks To Speed Up These Missile Defense Systems

Pentagon Looks To Speed Up These Missile Defense Systems

"...Weapons made by Boeing (BA), Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Raytheon (RTN) could get new infusions of money, as the Pentagon looks for ways to accelerate U.S. defenses amid rapidly advancing North Korean nuclear and missile threats..."

Reference: www.investors.com .

North Korea mountain used as nuclear test site at risk of collapsing, Chinese scientist says

North Korea mountain used as nuclear test site at risk of collapsing, Chinese scientist says

"...A mountain in North Korea believed to have served as the site of five of the rogue regime’s nuclear tests -- including Sunday’s supposed hydrogen bomb explosion -- is at risk of collapsing and leaking radiation into the region, a Chinese scientist said Monday..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

Why Didn’t the US Shoot Down That North Korean Missile?

Why Didn’t the US Shoot Down That North Korean Missile?

"...North Korea launched another medium-range missile on Monday, this one right over Japan. Despite Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ threats to shoot down missiles aimed at Guam and President Donald Trump’s Pyongyang-aimed bluster, the United States and Japan let it fly. Why?..."

Reference: www.defenseone.com .

The USS McCain Tragedy Has A Dire Impact On US Missile Defenses

The USS McCain Tragedy Has A Dire Impact On US Missile Defenses

"...The Aegis defense system works as part of a broader U.S. missile defense architecture comprised of space and land-based sensors. For example, destroyers can be positioned around the Korean peninsula to detect ballistic missile launches; those same ships can also be outfitted with SM-3 interceptors that are capable of destroying ballistic missiles during their midcourse phase of flight — that is, when they’re in space. Ballistic missile defense is not as simple as positioning a couple of DDGs around a contested region..."

Reference: taskandpurpose.com .

Who's at fault when ships collide?: USS John McCain guided-missile destroyer collision with Alnic MC

USS John McCain destroyer: Who's at fault when ships collide?

"...A collision between US Navy warship USS John McCain and oil tanker Alnic MC, that left 10 sailors missing in waters east of Singapore and the Straits of Malacca, begs the question: whose job is it to stop ships crashing into each other? The rules for ships at sea are known as the COLREGS or the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea..."

Reference: www.abc.net.au .

Boeing will help develop new nuclear missiles in Huntsville

Boeing will help develop new nuclear missiles in Huntsville

"...Boeing will develop a preliminary design for a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with some of the work being done right here in Huntsville, according to a news release Monday..."

Reference: whnt.com .

Report Says Missile Defense Test Failed Because Sailor Pushed The Wrong Button

Report Says Missile Defense Test Failed Because Sailor Pushed The Wrong Button

"...A high profile and high stakes test of Raytheon's new SM-3 Block IIA interceptor and the Aegis Combat System against an intermediate range ballistic missile failed last June. The misfire occurred not because a high-tech sensor broke down or the missile's infrared hit-to-kill vehicle got confused, but because..."

Reference: www.thedrive.com .

Sorting hype from reality in wake of North Korea’s latest missile test

Sorting hype from reality in wake of North Korea’s latest missile test

"...As always with North Korea, however, it is hard to tell how wide the gulf is between reality and rhetoric. Analysts, for instance, believe the latest missile may be able to hit Alaska, a marked improvement on past efforts and potentially placing it in the intercontinental ballistic missile category, but far from backing North Korea’s claim it can now “strike anywhere on Earth.” Skeptics will also ask how North Korea can claim mastery of such a complicated technology after only one test..."

Reference: www.japantimes.co.jp .

Pentagon: Missile Threats Are Rising Around The World, Not Just In North Korea

Pentagon: Missile Threats Are Rising Around The World, Not Just In North Korea

"...China tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile — the DF-5C — with 10 warheads in January, and there have been rumors that another developmental Chinese ICBM has already been deployed. China conducted its seventh successful test of the DF-41 with two inert warheads last spring. The Chinese armed forces are expected to substantially increase the number of warheads on the ICBMs capable of threatening the continental U.S. over the next few years, the new Pentagon report suggests..."

Reference: dailycaller.com

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Redstone Arsenal, Home to AMCOM, Current Possible Active Shooter Situation

Redstone Arsenal, Home to AMCOM, Current Possible Active Shooter Situation

"...Local media reporting a possible active shooter in place at Redstone Arsenal. The possible location is in or near the Sparkman Center, buildings 5301 -5308 are currently being cleared. 'Run, Hide, Fight' order has been issued. Gates to Redstone Arsenal are presently closed. Situation still active and ongoing at this time. Gate 9 is ..."

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