New Precision Strike Missile Seeker to turn it into Ship Killer

"...Following the test, the Land-Based Anti-Ship Missile (LBASM) seeker was transferred for integration with the PrSM, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center director James Kirsch said in a statement. “One of our biggest accomplishments this year has been the successful conclusion of our LBASM science and technology (S&T) program, which will serve as the seeker for PrSM Increment 2,” Kirsch said. ..."

Reference: www.thedefensepost.com .

Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup

Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup

"...Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government has pledged to double its annual defense spending to around 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) by 2027, which would make Japan the world’s third-biggest military spender ..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

US Seizes Iranian-Made Missile Parts in Raid Near Somali Coast

US Seizes Iranian-Made Missile Parts in Raid Near Somali Coast

"JERUSALEM — U.S. Navy SEALs seized Iranian-made missile parts and other weapons bound for Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi militants. ... international waters of the Arabian Sea, seizing Iranian-made ballistic missile and cruise missile components, including propulsion, guidance, and warheads for Houthi medium range ballistic missiles and anti-ship cruise missiles..."

Reference: www.voanews.com .

Missile Defense Agency Increases Lockheed Martin’s Contract to $946 Million to Support Aegis System Equipped Vessel Program

Missile Defense Agency Increases Lockheed Martin’s Contract to $946 Million to Support Aegis System Equipped Vessel Program

"...Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, New Jersey, is being awarded a $271,286,879 modification (P00038) to a previously awarded Contract, HQ085121C0001 under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case JA-P-NCO. This modification includes cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract line items. The total value of the contract is increased by $271,856,809, from $674,477,035 to $946,333,844. The purpose of this modification is to..."

Reference: clearancejobs.com .

Iran-Backed Houthis say U.S., U.K. will pay a ‘heavy price’ after Yemen strikes

Houthis say U.S., U.K. will pay a ‘heavy price’ after Yemen strikes

"...“America and Britain will undoubtedly have to prepare to pay a heavy price and bear all the dire consequences of this blatant aggression,” Houthi senior official Hussein al-Ezzi said in a Google-translated update on the X social media platform. ...The offensives culminated in the largest fusillade of Houthi drone and missile fire against shipping earlier this week — and in a U.S.-U.K.-led response overnight."

Reference: www.cnbc.com .

Iran seizes Gulf oil tanker in new threat to Middle East shipping

Iran seizes Gulf oil tanker in new threat to Middle East shipping

"Iran said it had seized an oil tanker off the coast of Oman...TankerTrackers, a private maritime intelligence service, identified the vessel as the St Nikolas, owned by Athens-based Empire Navigation, and said it was carrying Iraqi oil. ...this week launched their biggest attack to date, targeting western warships with drones and missiles"

Reference: www.ft.com .

State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption

State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption

"...State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises, Microsoft said Wednesday. The targets include sites in Guam, where the U.S. has a major military presence, the company said. ...Microsoft even posted that it found evidence of Volt Typhoon in Guam, which is the closest U.S. territory to Taiwan. ...intruders gained initial access through internet-facing Fortiguard devices, which are engineered to use machine-learning to detect malware. ..."

Reference: www.newsnationnow.com .

What's in a name? Here's what local space and defense company Boecore says about its rebranding effort

What's in a name? Here's what local space and defense company Boecore says about its rebranding effort

"...No more Boecore. The Colorado Springs-based defense company bought by Enlightenment Capital two years ago has since added a trio of other companies. A branding shift announced Monday will link the firm’s various new additions under the name Auria. ..."

Reference: gazette.com .

RTX completes technical review for prototype of U.S. Navy's HALO missile

RTX completes technical review for prototype of U.S. Navy's HALO missile

"...High-speed, long-range missile will provide greater anti-surface warfare capability TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully completed a technical review and a seamless prototype fit-check in phase one of the U.S. Navy's Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO) program. HALO is a carrier-based high-speed missile that will allow the Navy to operate in and control contested battlespaces in anti-access/area denial environments and will support their long-range fires strategy...."

Reference: www.rtx.com .

Redstone Arsenal | Change of command ceremony set for Space and Missile Defense Command

Redstone Arsenal | Change of command ceremony set for Space and Missile Defense Command

"...REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (WHNT) — The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) is getting a new commanding general this week. Outgoing commanding general, Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler, will retire ...Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey begins as Space and Missile Defense Command’s new commanding"

Reference: whnt.com .

Army asks Navy for help in alleviating burden on missile air and missile defense Soldiers

Army asks for help in alleviating burden on missile air and missile defense Soldiers

"...Nearly all Soldiers in air defense units have exceeded the Secretary of Defense requirement of remaining home for a minimum of two years following a one-year deployment, Gainey added.

Gainey said that the Army shares the responsibility of integrated missile defense with other services. He said to alleviate the burden placed on Soldiers, the Army has been working closely with sailors assigned to the Navy’s Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System..."

Reference: www.army.mil .

First US Lunar Lander In More Than 50 Years Rockets Toward Moon With Commercial Deliveries

First US Lunar Lander In More Than 50 Years Rockets Toward Moon With Commercial Deliveries

"...Astrobotic Technology's lander caught a ride on a brand new rocket, United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan. ..."

Reference: www.voanews.com .

US Forces Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles in Red Sea, Kill Gunmen in Attack by Yemen's Houthi Rebels

US Forces Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles in Red Sea, Kill Gunmen in Attack by Yemen's Houthi Rebels

"...The U.S. military said Sunday it shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired toward a container ship by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Hours later, four boats tried to attack the same ship, but U.S. forces opened fire...Southern Red Sea and requested assistance, CENTCOM said in a statement. The USS GRAVELY and USS LABOON responded to the call"

Reference: www.newsmax.com .

USS Mason Shoots Down Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile

USS Mason Shoots Down Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile

"...USS Mason (DDG-87) shot down an anti-ship missile and a drone fired by the Houthis Thursday, U.S. Central Command announced via X..."

Reference: www.realcleardefense.com .

Old military housing area gets second life as missile-defense site on Guam

Old military housing area gets second life as missile-defense site on Guam

"...area near the Marine Corps’ newest base is the most developed of numerous missile-defense facilities in the works to protect America’s westernmost Pacific territory. The South Finegayan neighborhood, just south of Camp Blaz, has been home to Task Force Talon since September. The unit is part of the Army’s 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, headquartered at Sagamihara, Japan. ..."

Reference: www.stripes.com .

HUH? Japan will sell Patriot missiles to the US that could help Ukraine, breaking a decades-old arms export policy

Japan will sell Patriot missiles to the US that could help Ukraine, breaking a decades-old arms export policy

"...An unnamed Japanese government official told Reuters that the missiles will re-stock the US military's arsenal for the safety of the Indo-Pacific, where tensions with China and North Korea are worsening. Japan still cannot ship weapons to countries that are at war, like Ukraine, Reuters said. ..."

Reference: www.businessinsider.com

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New report urges US to look beyond cheap low-earth satellites for missile warning

New report urges US to look beyond cheap low-earth satellites for missile warning

"...the U.S. should broaden its missile-defense strategy by adding a variety of sensors—including drones, aircraft, and higher-orbit satellites, according to a new report from CSIS. ..."

Reference: www.defenseone.com .

America at Risk: Biden has depleted U.S. weapons stock protecting Ukraine borders

Pentagon warns Congress military stock depleted by Ukraine

"...McCord wrote. “Failure to replenish our military services on a timely basis could harm our military’s readiness.”...replenish US weapons stockpiles, including artillery rounds, rockets and missiles"

Reference: nypost.com .

Newly Formed Operation Prosperity Guardian To Protect Red Sea Shipping

Newly Formed Operation Prosperity Guardian To Protect Red Sea Shipping

"...Operation Prosperity Guardian, a soon to be announced multi-national effort to protect Red Sea shipping comes after the U.S. and U.K. downed 15 Houthi drones Saturday. ...The Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Carney downed 14 drones today, a U.S. military official told The War Zone. The Type-45 destroyer HMS Diamond downed one drone targeting merchant shipping in the Red Sea with a Sea Viper missile, U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said in a statement. It was the first time the Royal Navy shot down an aerial target in anger since the First Gulf War in 1991 when the Type 42 Destroyer HMS Gloucester destroyed an Iraqi Silkworm missile bound for a U.S. warship."

Reference: www.thedrive.com .

Space Command HQ delayed another six months in defense policy bill

Space Command HQ delayed another six months in defense policy bill

"The basing decision has largely centered on two sites: Huntsville, Ala., and ...Both agencies concluded in 2022 that the Air Force followed the law when choosing Huntsville. The Pentagon, in the midst of those watchdog reviews, initiated a new selection process. Despite the conclusions from GAO and the inspector general’s office, the Biden administration announced July 31..."

Reference: www.c4isrnet.com .

Space Force missile defense interceptor test takes out target

Space Force missile defense interceptor test takes out target

"...The launch took place near the Vandenberg Space Force base in California and was part of a test to improve the Ballistic Missile Defense System. ..."This successful intercept utilizing the 2-/3-Stage selectable Ground Based Interceptor capability in 2-stage mode provides the Warfighter with increased battlespace that supports additional shot opportunities to negate an incoming threat missile," newly confirmed MDA Director Lt. Gen. Heath Collins, said in the statement. ..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

Alabama Is Not Just Bourbon, Harleys, and Game Hunters: U.S. Defense is Alabama Built With Southern Pride

Alabamians build missiles, rockets, planes, helicopters, drones and more to supply the U.S. military and allies

"...Defense is a major industry in Alabama. 168,439 Alabamians work for defense contractors.

Boeing builds Patriot missile components in Huntsville, the Lancer missile is made in a plant near Troy, parts for the Hydra-70 rocket are made at plants in Anniston and Huntsville. Parts for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle are made in Anniston.

Alabamians build missiles, rockets, planes, helicopters, drones and more to supply the U.S. military and allies. All told, Alabama is on the front lines of security here at home and across the globe. ..."

Reference: yellowhammernews.com .

Israel's Arrow System Intercepts Fourth Iranian Ballistic Missile Launched From Yemen

Israel's Arrow System Intercepts Fourth Iranian Ballistic Missile Launched From Yemen

"...Israel's Arrow missile defense system intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile launched from Yemen on Wednesday. According to the Israeli Army's spokesperson, the missile was launched from the Red Sea area, and was shot down before entering Israeli airspace. ..."

Reference: www.haaretz.com .

New U.S. missile capabilities are being deployed to deter China

New U.S. missile capabilities are being deployed to deter China

"In August, the U.S. The Army reported the first successful test-firing of its new land-based Mid-Range Capability (MRC) prototype at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington by soldiers from the 1st Domain Task Force and Navy sailors. ..."

Reference: thedailydigest.com .

US VOWS RESPONSE TO ‘IRAN-ENABLED’ ATTACKS ON SHIPPING | US military accuses Iran of enabling Houthi missile strikes against commercial shipping in the Red Sea

US military accuses Iran of enabling Houthi missile strikes against commercial shipping

"US VOWS RESPONSE TO ‘IRAN-ENABLED’ ATTACKS ON SHIPPING: The U.S. Central Command, in a statement confirming four attacks against three cargo ships operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea, said while the anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Iran is ultimately responsible. “These attacks represent a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security. ..."

Reference: www.washingtonexaminer.com .