How Iran Knocked Out a Key U.S. Missile-Defense Radar
Missile defense may look like a story about interceptors and launchers, but the real fight is over the radars that let those weapons see the threat in the first place.
Tag: ballistic missile defense
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US, Japanese Aegis Missile Defense Warships to Form Protective “Shield” Around Taiwan
US-Japan’s growing missile defense alliance is sharpening its ability to track and stop China’s missile threats across the Pacific.
Houthis Claim To Strike Tel Aviv With Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
The missile strike on Tel Aviv raises chilling questions about the capabilities of Iran’s proxies and the reliability of our air defense systems, as a supposedly ABM-capable Aegis destroyer watched the attack unfold without firing a shot.
Lockheed Martin Scores $5.2B Deal to Bolster US Missile Defense with Patriot Missile Upgrades
Lockheed Martin lands a $5.2B deal for PAC-3 missiles, boosting US air defense with the latest Patriot missile technology.
Raytheon’s Standard Missile-6 Marks a New Era in Missile Defense with Historic Intercept
Raytheon’s SM-6 intercepts a medium-range ballistic missile, a milestone in naval defense, highlighting its vital role in maritime security.
Reagan’s “Star Wars” Dream: Shooting Down Nukes with Lasers (Kind Of)
President Reagan proposed a laser-based missile defense system on March 23, 1983, sparking debate and inspiring tech advancements.
Japan’s Bold Defense Strategy: The Introduction of Advanced Aegis Vessels
Amid escalating regional tensions and global uncertainty, Japan fortifies its defense posture with the introduction of two advanced Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEVs), representing a critical stride in enhancing its missile defense capabilities and bolstering national security.
Can US Minuteman III Deter North Korea’s Hwasong-17?
Will the third-generation ballistic missile of the US be viable enough to deter North Korea’s massive Hwasong-17 in case of an attack?
Russia claims their new military aircraft will be able to ‘disable enemy satellites’
Kremlin-owned media outlet Sputnik News recently released details of a new electronic warfare aircraft being developed for the Russian military that they claim will not only be able to jam communications but also “disable enemy satellites.” Of course, the unnamed source from “within the Russian defense ministry” opted not to divulge any details of just […]
For the first time in decades, the US is moving to develop new nuclear ICBMs
As the first nation to develop atomic weapons, the United States has long enjoyed its status as among the premier nuclear powers on the globe, second in total nuclear weapon count only to its Cold War-era competitor, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union). Within the United States, Americans tend to assume that America not only possesses […]
Russia announces new military aircraft they claim can ‘disable satellites’
Kremlin-owned media outlet Sputnik News recently released details of a new electronic warfare aircraft being developed for the Russian military that they claim will not only be able to jam communications but also “disable enemy satellites.” Of course, the unnamed source from “within the Russian defense ministry” opted not to divulge any details of just […]
Russia works with China on anti-missile defense
Russia said it’s working with China to counter U.S. plans to expand its missile-defense network, which the two nations see as targeting their military assets. The upgrades aim to give Washington the ability to launch a nuclear strike “with impunity,” Lieutenant General Viktor Poznikhir of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff said Tuesday at a […]
