Missile Defense

Initial testing of a new a new missile defense radar is set to begin in April with “power up” with expectations that the system will achieve initial operational capability (IOC) […]

The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command on Wednesday told a congressional panel he sees directed energy weapons are the “way of the future,” particularly in helping with terminal defense. During […]

The head of Indo-Pacific Command said the U.S. must invest in more defensive capabilities in the region to counter Chinese advancements, particularly reiterating the need for an Aegis Ashore System […]

The commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Thursday he expects the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget request will include key investments to begin funding a portion of the $27 billion […]

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is seeking more than $27 billion to fund the new Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) between fiscal years 2022 and 2027, according to an investment plan, with a […]

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Japan are developing the capability for Japan to use the SPY-7 missile defense radar on an Aegis-capable ship after the country canceled plans […]

The U.S. Navy and Japan Self-Defense Force are undertaking the computer-based Resilient Shield 2021 missile defense exercise from Feb. 22-26 in Japan, the Navy said Feb. 22. Resilient Shield is […]

The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Tuesday argued for the importance of integrating the Nuclear Posture Review and Missile Defense Reviews, either as a new combined […]

The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this week said one of his biggest concerns is for the health of the U.S. industrial base, which he calls weak […]

Israel and the U.S. are starting to develop a new Arrow-4 missile defense interceptor as a next-generation part of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), the governments said Thursday. Development is […]