Raytheon gets contract modification for the much needed missile defense program

Raytheon Awarded Nearly $403 Million Missile Defense Contract Modification

"...Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Mass., is being awarded a contract modification (P00010) under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract HQ0147-12-D-0005. The value of this contract modification is $402,880,000, increasing the total ceiling value from $307,580,000 to $710,460,000. ..."

Reference: www.afcea.org .

Raytheon Co. raises outlook

Missile maker Raytheon raises full-year outlook

"...Raytheon Co., the maker of the Patriot missile, said Thursday that its second-quarter net income rose nearly 4 percent on higher demand for its weapons...."

Reference: www.nbcnews.com .

Missile parts transported by North Korean ship stopped by Panama

Panama: North Korean ship stopped with missile parts from Cuba

 

Photos from Twitter account of President Ricardo Martinelli

"...The Panamanian government has discovered what appears to be “sophisticated missile equipment” hidden in the hull of a North Korean container ship that had set sail from Cuba and was slated to head home via the Panama Canal, President Ricardo Martinelli said late Monday...."
Reference: www.latimes.com .

Missile test results do not halt the need for system

Pentagon Confidence Not Shaken by Missile Interceptor Test Failures

"...The mid-course interceptor is part of the integrated missile defense network that includes targeting radar, as well as layered interceptors that can strike an incoming missile shortly after launch or as it approaches its final target. ..."
Reference: abcnews.go.com .

Missile intercept not achieved in latest test

Missile Defense Interceptor Misses Target in Test

"...“An intercept was not achieved,” the statement said. “Program officials will conduct an extensive review to determine the cause or causes of any anomalies which may have prevented a successful intercept.” ..."

Reference: www.nytimes.com .

Upcoming test of the nation's ground-based ballistic missile defense system

Big radar vessel departs to test missile defense

"...The $2 billion Sea-Based X-Band Radar recently left Pearl Harbor to take part in an upcoming test of the nation's ground-based ballistic missile defense system..."

Reference: www.staradvertiser.com .

Congress pushing for U.S. participation in developing Israel's Iron Dome counter-missile system

U.S. seeks to buy into Israeli missile programs

"...The U.S. House of Representatives this month tripled President Barack Obama's request for boosting U.S. funding of Israeli missile defense systems from $96 million to $284 million. This followed earlier increases in U.S. support for the Israeli missile programs...."

Reference: www.upi.com .

Norway fires Naval Strike Missile in test

Norway military blows up ship in long range missile test

"...The Norwegian navy tests its new four-metre long, 880lb Naval Strike Missile by firing on one of its own ships, the KNM Trondheim, with spectacular results...."

Reference: www.telegraph.co.uk .

New missile facility in Huntsville rolls out first completed SM-3 from Raytheon missile integration facility

Raytheon delivers first standard Missile-3 from new Alabama missile integration facility

"...Delivering both SM-3 and SM-6 interceptors, Raytheon's new $75 million, 70,000 square-foot, all-up-round production facility at Redstone Arsenal features advanced tools and the latest processes for missile production. The facility enables Raytheon to streamline processes, reduce costs and add value for the warfighter...."

Reference: www.yourindustrynews.com .

Huntsville, Alabama aerospace sector primed for growth, trade group says

Alabama aerospace sector primed for growth, trade group says

"...Many of the industry’s biggest players have long had a significant presence in the state. Both Boeing and Lockheed Martin have had operations in Alabama for more than 50 years. Boeing maintains its Strategic Missile & Defense Systems headquarters in Huntsville, as well as its largest program, Ground-based Midcourse Defense. Huntsville also is home to Boeing Exploration Launch Systems, which oversees NASA’s Space Launch System and support to the International Space Station...."

Reference: www.madeinalabama.com .

Huntsville's freaky weather radar cloud-like anomaly

Scientists say radar blob over Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal possibly new kind of 'chaff' (updated)

"...HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The mysterious blob that appeared on radar screens over the Redstone Arsenal military base here Tuesday may have been caused by the release of a new form of ..."

Reference: al.com .

China cyber attacks targeted missile defense programs

Pentagon aircraft, missile defense programs target of China cyber threat

"...a partial list of 37 breached programs, which included the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense weapon — a land-based missile defense system that was recently deployed to Guam to help counter the North Korean threat...."

Reference: washingtonpost.com .

Decommissioned missile silo for sale

Inside the decommissioned New York missile silo converted into a $750,000 home

"...Complete with escape hatches, warning signs, rooms filled with control panels, one bedroom, and one bath, the silo sits on 8.3 acres of upstate farm land with a beautiful waterfront view on to the foot of the Adirondack mountains...."

Reference: www.dailymail.co.uk .

North Korea fires short-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Sunday

Report: North Korea launches fourth short-range missile

"...North Korea fired a short-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Sunday, according to South Korea's semiofficial news agency Yonhap, citing a South Korean military official...."

Reference: cnn.com .

U.S. Successful Missile Intercept Test Reported

Missile Defense System Completes Successful Intercept Test

"... In the test, the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense 4.0 weapon system and a Standard Missile 3 Block IB missile intercepted a separating ballistic missile target over the Pacific Ocean. A separating short-range ballistic missile target was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai, Hawaii, and flew northwest toward a broad ocean area. The USS Lake Erie detected and tracked the missile with its onboard AN/SPY-1 radar. ..."

Reference: www.defense.gov .

Extended Medium-range Ballistic Missile (eMRBM) Successful Test

Lockheed Martin And The MDA Conduct Successful Test Of New Air-Launched Missile Target Prototype

"...HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 13, 2013 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully tested a prototype air-launched Extended Medium-range Ballistic Missile (eMRBM) target at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona...."

Reference: www.lockheedmartin.com .

Missile Defense Agency considering much needed East Coast missile-defense sites

Pentagon Plans East Coast Missile Defense Sites

"...The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is evaluating potential missile-defense sites on the East Coast to fortify existing interceptor locations in Alaska and California...."

Reference: www.military.com .

'Rot in the ranks' of Air Force officers with control over nuclear missiles

Air Force Strips 17 Officers Of Nuclear Missile Launch Authority

"...Seventeen Air Force officers with control over nuclear missiles have had that authority suspended after receiving poor reviews on their mastery of launch operations, ...."

Reference: www.npr.org .

Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Arizona awarded a cost-plus-award-fee contract modification...

Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Arizona is being awarded a cost-plus-award-fee modification

"...Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Arizona is being awarded a cost-plus-award-fee modification (P00038) under contract (HQ0276-11-C-0002). The total not-to-exceed value of this effort is $28,310,153, increasing the total contract value from $660,771,762 to $689,081,915. Under this modification, the contractor will perform activity post-preliminary design review through software release for capability against multiple threats. The work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., with an expected completion date of Sept. 30, 2015. This effort will be incrementally funded with fiscal 2012 through 2015 Research and Development funds. The modification is a sole-source acquisition. The Missile Defense Agency, Dahlgren, Va., is the contracting activity. ..."

Reference: www.defense.gov .

Israel targets Iranian supplied missiles in Syria

Israel Targeted Iranian Missiles in Syria Attack

"...The missiles that were the target of the Israeli raid had been shipped from Iran and were being stored in a warehouse at Damascus International Airport when they were struck, according to an American official. ..."

Reference: www.nytimes.com .

Missile facility in Tucson records net-sales increase

Raytheon Co. posts 9% rise in Q1 profits, boosts outlook

"...Raytheon Missile Systems, Southern Arizona's largest private employer, had first-quarter 2013 net sales of $1.45 billion, up 8 percent compared to $1.35 billion in the first quarter of 2012. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by higher sales on the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) and Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) programs...."

Reference: azstarnet.com .

Implementation of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (Press Release)

Implementation of the European Phased Adaptive Approach

"...With the SM-3 IIB interceptor, Phase 4 would have provided an intercept capability against ICBMs launched at the U.S. homeland from the Middle East. But the SM-3 IIB program also experienced significant delays, in part due to the U.S. Congress underfunding this interceptor. So as you know, the SM-3 IIB interceptor will no longer be developed or procured. The United States will instead strengthen its homeland defense by procuring additional Ground Based Interceptors – GBIs- for deployment at our existing missile defense site in Fort Greely, Alaska...."

Reference: www.state.gov .

U.S. Missile Defense is Defensive, not offensive

U.S. Missile Defense: A Force for Protection, Not Aggression

"...This statement contradicts years of Russian officials’ objections to the presence of U.S. missiles near the Russian border, claiming they were being “pointed at” them. The claim is pure nonsense, as missile defense is a protective system, and is therefore not “pointed at” anyone...."

Reference: heritage.org .

Huntsville, Alabama represents critical mass for the nation's missile-defense

No. 1: Huntsville, Alabama

"...Talk about a bulletproof economy. This northern Alabama city represents critical mass for the nation's missile-defense and aerospace industries. The medical and life-sciences industries are thriving, too. Thousands of new jobs are pouring into town. ..."

Reference: www.kiplinger.com .

Expectations for North Korea missile launch mount

North Korea Missile Threat Escalates

"...Expectations for missile launch mount, as North Korea marks birthday of country?s found Kim Il-Sung. ..."

Reference: abcnews.go.com .

North Korea is planning the imminent launch of a medium-range missile

'Very high' chance North Korea will fire missile, U.S. and South Korea say

"...U.S. defense officials are "highly confident" that North Korea is planning the imminent launch of a medium-range missile, echoing warnings from South Korea that the probability of Pyongyang carrying out its threat is "very high."..."

Reference: nbcnews.com .

Pentagon delays missile test scheduled for next week amid tensions with North Korea

US delays missile test amid tensions with North Korea

"...The unusual move follows recent warlike rhetoric from North Korea, which included a threat to attack U.S. bases in the Pacific...."

Reference: nbcnews.com .

North Korea Saber Rattling Continues

North Korea moves missile launchers, issues safety warning to foreign embassies

"...an unnamed spokesman for the North Korean army warned the U.S. Wednesday that its military has been cleared to wage an attack using "smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear" weapons...."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

North Korea testing limits with missile threats

North Korea moves push tension to the limit

"... US announced it was speeding the deployment of an advanced missile defence system to Guam in the next few weeks, two years ahead of schedule, in what the Pentagon said was ‘‘a precautionary move’’ to protect US naval and air forces from the threat of a North Korean missile attack...."

Reference: www.smh.com.au .

President Obama strengthens US missile defense

Heed Ronald Reagan on missile defense

"...will ask Congress for the authority to deploy 14 additional interceptor missiles in response to threats from North Korea. It is good to see President Barack Obama..."

Reference: www.politico.com strengthens .

Missile defense needs to grow

The 30th Anniversary of SDI, President Reagan’s Visionary Idea

"...despite growing worldwide threats from ballistic missiles, the United States still does not have a comprehensive ballistic missile defense system...."

Reference: heritage.org .

North Korea antagonizes US with missile threats

North Korea Rocket Strike Threat Targets US

"...North Korea has ordered its military to be ready to strike US bases in Guam, Hawaii and mainland America, according to state TV...."

Reference: news.sky.com .

Russia expressed a desire to reconvene missile defense talks

U.S., Russia aim to reconvene stalled missile defense talks

"...Russian and U.S. defense chiefs signaled on Monday their intention to reconvene long-stalled missile defense talks, the Pentagon said, following a change..."

Reference: yahoo.com .

Raytheon has discussed European SM-3 pooling arrangement

Raytheon Pushes European SM-3 Missile Pool

"...Raytheon has discussed a possible pooling arrangement with three navies in northern Europe to make its SM-3 ballistic missile interceptor more affordable, according to a senior company executive...."

Reference: www.defensenews.com .

final phase of a planned European anti-missile system abandoned

Hagel seeks to reassure Poland on missile defense

"...budget pressures and the threat posed by North Korea's missile program led Hagel to announce last week that Washington was scrapping the fourth and final stage of the system, which would have deployed a more advanced version of the SM-3 interceptor in Poland and Romania within 10 years...."

Reference: www.globalpost.com .

U.S. will field 14 more ground-based-missile-defense interceptors in Alaska by 2017

Missile defense boosters push for East Coast site

"...Republicans sent a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday, urging him to request “not less than $250 million” for an East Coast site in his pending budget submission...."

Reference: www.politico.com .

Missile Defense on the return

The Return of Missile Defense

"...Fourteen additional ground-based long-range missile interceptors are to be installed in Alaska by 2017..."

Reference: www.nationalreview.com .

We maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression

What Reagan Knew About Missile Defense

As Reagan said:

“Deterrence” means simply this: making sure any adversary who thinks about attacking the United States, or our allies, or our vital interests, concludes that the risks to him outweigh any potential gains. Once he understands that, he won’t attack. We maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression.

Reference: heritage.org .

Raytheon test success broadens Europe’s ballistic missile defense options

Raytheon’s Dual-band Datalink Tested With Thales Radar

"...The test took place at a shore-based Dutch facility and marked a key step toward enabling more European ships to employ the full range of missiles within the Standard Missile family, including the Standard Missile-3...."

Reference: www.dailymarkets.com .

A missile built in the Rocket City is now being used by the U.S. Navy

Missile built in Rocket City now used by Navy

"...The Standard Missle-6 is the first weapon to come out of Raytheon's missile integration facility on Redstone Arsenal. The facility opened in November 2012. Raytheon Missile System President Dr. Taylor Lawrence..."

Reference: www.waff.com .

Israel: successful test of the Arrow 3 missile defense interceptor

Israel successfully tests Arrow 3 missile defense

"...The Ministry of Defense carried out its first successful test of the Arrow 3 missile defense interceptor on Monday morning, firing it into space from a coastal military launching pad in central Israel...."

Reference: www.jpost.com .

AIM-9P Sidewinder missile production to restart at Alliance Tech Systems Inc.

ATK to restart production of missile rocket motors

"...Alliance Tech Systems Inc. plans to restart production of rocket motors for the AIM-9P Sidewinder missile at a facility in West Virginia...."

Reference: www.vcstar.com .

Air Force splits missile, space career paths for officers

AF splits space, missile career field for officers

"..."Space and Missile Operations have become more and more technical in application and execution--each in their own unique ways," said Prue. "This split will enable each career field to continue cultivating technical expertise via separate, yet equally important, avenues in order to be more effective and efficient in meeting current and future AF needs." ..."

Reference: www.af.mil .

North Korea Nuclear Test

North Korea conducts its third nuclear test

"...Early readings of North Korea's nuclear test Monday show it was three to six times more powerful than any tests from that country before. President Obama is calling it "a highly provocative act." NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports...."

Reference: worldnews.nbcnews.com .

Advanced persistent threats (APT) still targeting U.S. defense industries

Chinese ties suspected in APT targeting aerospace and defense industries

"...An advanced persistent threat (APT) specifically targeting the aerospace and defense industries has been uncovered, with likely ties to Chinese hackers, security researchers say...."

Reference: www.infosecurity-magazine.com .

Guided-missile destroyer Barry to relieve the USS Laboon

Barry deploys amid budget uncertainty

"...The Barry left its home port on Thursday to load weapons for its journey to Europe as part of a NATO defense plan to provide a ballistic-missile shield for U.S. allies...."

Reference: www.navytimes.com .

Missile launcher purchased at weapons buyback event

Police want to know missile launcher’s history

"...Seattle police worked with Army officials Monday to track down the history of a nonfunctional missile launcher that showed up at a weapons buyback program and determine whether it was legal or possibly stolen from the military...."

Reference: www.navytimes.com .

Huntsville will lose Missile Surveillance Program

Congressman: Missile Surveillance Program Coming to APG

"...the U.S. Army plans to move its missile surveillance program to Aberdeen by fall 2013. The program is currently based out of Huntsville, AL, a spokesman for Ruppersberger told Patch...."

Reference: aberdeen.patch.com .

Raytheon gets $33.3M DOD contract

Raytheon gets $33.3M DOD contract; General Dynamics snaps up $41.5M

"...The work contracted by the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C., is for procurement of long lead material in support of Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block I all up rounds...."

Reference: www.bizjournals.com .

Unlike football, missile defense believes in 'Hit to Kill'

Pentagon deems interceptor missile test a success

"...The kill vehicle is designed to identify, lock on, and eliminate high-speed ballistic missile warheads while they are in space. The kill vehicle uses no explosives and destroys the missile by the sheer force of the impact. Raytheon calls the system hit to kill. The program has had failures in the past...."

Reference: www.slashgear.com .