MISSILE DEFENSE

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Sierra Space completes PDR for Missile Tracking Satellites
Nov 13, 2024 (SPX)
These satellites are integral to the SDA's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, part of the Defense Department's Low Earth Orbit constellation, known as ...
Poland opens long-awaited US missile base
Nov 13, 2024 (AFP)
The Redzikowo base, 230 kilometres (143 miles) from the Russian border, has been operational since July but was officially inaugurated only on Wednesday. "A US ...
RTX's advanced LTAMDS radar completes complex live-fire test
Nov 12, 2024 (SPX)
The latest event marks the fifth and most complex test to date, showcasing LTAMDS's capabilities within the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). During the ...
PAC-3 missile engages target in test for US Army
Nov 07, 2024 (SPX)
The test took place at White Sands Missile Range, where the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) and Cost Reduction Interceptor (CRI) demonstrated their capa...
Millennium Space Systems secures contract for additional Missile Track Custody satellites
Oct 24, 2024 (SPX)
Under the new agreement, Millennium Space Systems is now contracted to provide two sets of satellites, totaling 12 MTC satellites, along with the necessary grou...
Advanced US missile system 'in place' in Israel: Pentagon
Oct 21, 2024 (AFP)
The deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system comes as Israel prepares to hit back against Iran for a major ballistic missile attack ...
RTX Raytheon SM-3 Block IIA missile reaches full-rate production
Oct 21, 2024 (SPX)
This production milestone follows a $1.9 billion contract awarded in July 2024 by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The contract covers the production of S...
US missile battery deployment deepens role in Israel-Iran conflict
Oct 15, 2024 (AFP)
The deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system comes as Israel prepares to hit back against Iran for a major ballistic missile attack ...
Pentagon: THAAD components, personnel arrive in Israel
Oct 15, 2024 (UPI)
The components arrived in Israel on Monday along with an advanced team of U.S. soldiers necessary to operate the defensive weaponry system, Pentagon press secre...
Russia says struck Ukraine's Patriot air defence system launchers
Oct 10, 2024 (AFP)
Kyiv is reliant on Western air defence systems, particularly Patriots, to protect itself from the barrage of Russian missiles and has been calling for more deli...
Israel deploys Iron Dome, Slings and Arrows against rockets and missiles
Oct 02, 2024 (AFP)
The Israeli army said it intercepted a large number of the incoming missiles -- 180 according to the army, while Iran said it had launched 200. Where Iron Dome ...
British jets 'played their part' in defending Israel: UK
Oct 02, 2024 (AFP)
Two Royal Air Force Typhoon jets and a Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker were involved in the operation to support Israel late Tuesday, the Ministry of Defen...
How will Israel react to Iranian missile attack?
Oct 02, 2024 (AFP)
AFP spoke with five experts about Iran's calculations, Israel's choices and fears of escalation. - Why did Iran order missile strike? - The Islamic Republic is ...
British forces 'played their part' in defending Israel: UK minister
Oct 02, 2024 (AFP)
Britain has a major military base in Cyprus and UK fighter jets were involved in supporting Israel during Tuesday night's attack, British media reported. The UK...
West 'afraid' to even talk about helping shoot down Russian missiles: Zelensky
Sep 13, 2024 (AFP)
Faced with massive Russian missile strikes and drone attacks, Kyiv wants its allies to help it shoot down the weapons from their own territory, stressing this w...
German army activates air-defence system, citing Russia threat
Sep 04, 2024 (AFP)
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the surface-to-air system was part of a build-up of German and European defences launched after Russian President Vladimir Putin lau...
Poland says has 'duty' to down stray Russian missiles
Sep 02, 2024 (AFP)
The Polish top diplomat's remarks come a week after the NATO country's airspace was breached by what the army said was likely a drone after Russia pummelled nei...
Major progress repored in Next-Gen OPIR Missile Warning Program
Sep 01, 2024 (SPX)
The NGG-1 payload was transported from Raytheon's Mission Payload Facility in El Segundo, California, to Lockheed Martin's Space Vehicle Integration Facility in...
Bluestone invests in Qualis Corporation to boost missile defense and space tech
Aug 26, 2024 (SPX)
The company excels in simulating RF waveforms, which is crucial for developing resilient communication and navigation systems in environments where GPS is unrel...
US approves $5 bn Patriot missile sale to Germany
Aug 15, 2024 (AFP)
The proposed sale of the PAC-3 MSE missiles "will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally...
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