Successful US missile defense system test

Pentagon successfully tests missile defense system amid rising concerns about North Korea

"...The rocket launch, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, 60 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, unfolded in the early afternoon under cloudy conditions. The target missile was launched from thousands of miles away, at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The director of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, Vice Adm. James D. Syring, called the intercept “an incredible accomplishment..."

Reference: www.latimes.com .

Senators turn to space for next step in missile defense

Senators turn to space for next step in missile defense

"...Schatz is one of the most liberal members of the Senate, but the looming threat of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's nuclear weapons program has prompted him to collaborate with Alaska Republican Dan Sullivan and six other senators across the ideological spectrum on a broad missile defense bill. Their proposal calls for "the development and deployment of a space-based sensor layer" to aid 28 new ground-based interceptors in detecting and downing incoming ballistic missile attacks. "Our nation's missile defense is a critical insurance policy that protects Americans..."

Reference: www.washingtonexaminer.com .

Beijing protests US Navy patrol through South China Sea

Beijing protests US Navy patrol through South China Sea

"...China protested a U.S. Navy patrol that sent a guided missile destroyer near a group of man-made islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, in the first American challenge to Beijing’s claims to the waters since President Donald Trump took office..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

U.S. Says THAAD Missile System In South Korea Is Now Operational

U.S. Says THAAD Missile System In South Korea Is Now Operational

"...An American THAAD missile defense system is now operational in South Korea, less than two months after its components arrived there, the U.S. military says. The system is meant to protect South Korea from ballistic missiles fired by North Korea, the Pentagon says..."

Reference: www.npr.org .

Kim Jong Un’s rockets are getting an important boost — from China

Kim Jong Un’s rockets are getting an important boost — from China

"...Entire sections of booster rocket were snagged by South Korea’s navy and then scrutinized by international weapons experts for clues about the state of North Korea’s missile program. Along with motor parts and wiring, investigators discerned a pattern. Many key components were foreign-made, acquired from businesses based in China. The trove “demonstrates the continuing critical importance of high-end, foreign-sourced components” in building the missiles North Korea uses..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

USS Carl Vinson heads to Korean Peninsula as tensions rise

As tensions rise, USS Carl Vinson heads to Korean Peninsula

"...said in a statement. “The number one threat in the region continues to be North Korea, due to its reckless, irresponsible and destabilizing program of missile tests and pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability," he added. North Korea's provocative behavior in recent months has raised tension levels in the region and is emerging as one of the key foreign policy and defense challenges..."

Reference: www.usatoday.com .

Russian warship steams toward US destroyers that launched Syria missile strikes

Russian warship steams toward US destroyers that launched Syria strikes

"...The Russian frigate, Admiral Grigorovich RFS-494, crossed through the Bosphorus Strait “a few hours ago” from the Black Sea, according to a U.S. defense official. The Russian warship is now in the eastern Mediterranean steaming in the direction of the U.S. warships..."
Reference: www.foxnews.com

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Tomahawk Missiles Used in Syria Attack Made in Arkansas

Tomahawk Missiles Used in Syria Attack Made in Arkansas

"...Tomahawk missiles, like those used in Thursday's strike on a Syrian airfield, are manufactured at a plant in south Arkansas, according to the company that makes them. On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump ordered a targeted strike of Shayrat Airfield in response to the Syrian government's chemical weapons attack on April 4..."

Reference: www.nwahomepage.com .

North Korea will launch another nuclear test in next few days, officials say

North Korea will launch another nuclear test in next few days, officials say

"...North Korea’s nuclear preparations prompted the U.S. military in recent days to move a surveillance aircraft used to test the air following nuclear explosions to the region. The Air Force WC-135 Constant Phoenix arrived in Japan and will be used to patrol the area off the Korean peninsula in the coming days, according to a separate official. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

Raytheon developing next-gen missile defense communications

Raytheon developing next-gen missile defense communications

"...The new technologies, known as Communications and Interoperability for Integrated Fires, or CIIF, will aim to enhance situational awareness capabilities for the U.S. Navy's air and missile defense operations..."

Reference: www.upi.com .

Pentagon Working on Drone Laser Missile Zapper

Pentagon Working on Drone Laser Missile Zapper

"...the Missile Defense Agency said it has conducted tests of a "directed-energy airborne laser" fired from a military drone – a weapon that would be carried by remote-control aircraft over suspected enemy ballistic missile launch sites. The current system relies on "metal-to-metal" missile interceptors guided by radar and satellites, the outlet reported..."

Reference: www.newsmax.com .

China finishing South China Sea buildings that could house missiles - US officials

China finishing South China Sea buildings that could house missiles - US officials

"...Building the concrete structures with retractable roofs on Subi, Mischief and Fiery Cross reefs, part of the Spratly Islands chain where China already has built military-length airstrips, could be considered a military escalation, the US officials said in recent days, speaking on condition of anonymity..."

Reference: www.stuff.co.nz .

A Russian spy ship is prowling America’s East Coast, but the Pentagon isn't too worried

A Russian spy ship is prowling America’s East Coast, but the Pentagon isn't too worried

"...he he Viktor Leonov is one of several Russian surveillance ships dedicated to intelligence collection and is equipped with electronic surveillance gear and small arms for defenses, but is not carrying any heavy weapons capable of threatening the U.S. homeland, according to Davis..."

Reference: www.militarytimes.com .

Russian spy ship no longer 30 miles from Groton submarine base

Russian spy ship no longer 30 miles from Groton submarine base

"...A Russian spy ship is no longer 30 nautical miles from the US Navy submarine base in Groton, but is still in waters along the East Coast near Long Island Sound..."

Reference: fox61.com .

Iran tests ballistic missile in defiance of UN resolution, US officials say

"...Iran conducted its first ballistic missile test under Donald Trump's presidency, in yet another apparent violation of a United Nations resolution, U.S. officials told Fox News on Monday. The launch occurred Sunday at a well-known test site outside Semnan, about 140 miles east of Tehran..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

Pentagon believes attack on Saudi frigate meant for US warship

Pentagon believes attack on Saudi frigate meant for US warship

"...U.S. defense analysts believe those behind the attack either thought the bomber was striking an American warship or that this was a “dress rehearsal” similar to the attack on the USS Cole, according to one official..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

US official confirms Trident missile failure

US official confirms Trident missile failure

"...A missile test involving Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent system ended in failure off the coast of Florida last year, a US defense official with direct knowledge of the incident told CNN on Monday..."

Reference: cnn.com .

Airbus secures Iran Air deal with list price of $18 billion

Airbus secures Iran Air deal with list price of $18 billion

"...Airbus and Iran Air finalized a deal for 100 planes worth more than $18 billion dollars at list prices..."

Reference: www.seattletimes.com .

Undisclosed nation deepens investment in combat-proven Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System

Raytheon wins $225m contract for increased Patriot missile defense capability

"...An undisclosed member of the 13-nation group that owns the combat-proven Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System has awarded Raytheon Company [NYSE: RTN] a $225 million direct commercial sales contract for additional capability. The contract was awarded on Oct 19 ..."

Reference: www.prnewswire.com .

Trump Will Be Good For The Missile Defense Industry and Defense as a Whole

Huntsville mayor says Trump administration could impact local assets

"... in a few days to discuss missile defense, NASA and advanced manufacturing. Battle said it boils down to protecting Huntsville's assets. That's why he's closely watching who Trump picks as his defense secretary and NASA administrator. Battle said he's seeing an interesting trend as Trump builds his team. CNN is reporting that U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions is a front-runner for the defense secretary position..."

Reference: www.wsfa.com .

US warship 'again targeted in apparent failed missile attack'

US warship 'again targeted in apparent failed missile attack'

"...The missile attack, if confirmed, would mark the third time in a week that the USS Mason had been fired on in international waters from territory in Yemen controlled by Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels..."

Reference: www.straitstimes.com .

US Defense Intelligence Agency Orders More Computing for Missile Space Center

US Defense Intelligence Agency Orders More Computing for Missile Space Center

"...The COLSA Corporation has received more than $100 million contract to provide scientific computing to support the work of the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC), the Department of Defense announced..."

Reference: sputniknews.com .

Raytheon integrate new missile defence radar

Raytheon integrate new missile defence radar

"...Raytheon Company engineers successfully integrated a new digital radar exciter and waveform generator for the company’s proposed Gallium Nitride-powered Active Electronically Scanned Array upgrade to the Patriot Air and Missile Defense radar. Beyond the GaN-based AESA radar, Raytheon has also installed and tested the digital exciter and waveform generator in the currently fielded Patriot radar..."

Reference: www.arabianaerospace.aero .

North Korea conducts 5th nuclear test

North Korea conducts 5th nuclear test

"...A magnitude 5 earthquake was detected near North Korea's nuclear site in its northeastern region, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement. "We estimate the North has carried out the biggest-ever test given the yield of the North's nuclear test that reached 10 kilotons..."

Reference: www.koreatimes.co.kr .

Presidential Candidate: we will pursue a state-of-the-art missile defense and accomplish peace through strength

We will rebuild our depleted military, and pursue a state-of-the-art missile defense. We will do it based on those three famous words: Peace Through Strength.

"...give our military the tools they need to defend that flag and to deter violence and aggression from our foreign adversaries. We will rebuild our depleted military, and pursue a state-of-the-art missile defense. We will do it based on those three famous words: Peace Through Strength. We will make sure our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines have the best equipment, training and tools in the world ..."

Reference: www.politico.com .