Air Force test launches Minuteman III with multiple reentry vehicles
The launch was scheduled years in advance and was not in response to current world events, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.
By Michael Scanlon
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Navy seeks new anti-radar missile compatible with F-18, F-35 aircraft
The Navy is seeking a next-gen missile, compatible with F/A-18E/F, EA-18G and F-35 aircraft, for knocking out modern radar systems.
By Michael Peck
Congress boosts Missile Defense Agency budget by $1.3 billion
Congressional appropriators are poised to inject over $1 billion in additional funding into the Missile Defense Agency's FY21 budget, but still hold back support on a regional ballistic missile defense underlay to bolster the homeland defense capability already in place.
By Jen Judson
The military is scrambling to understand the aviation crash risk from a new 5G sale
More than a dozen commercial aviation groups are warning that the sale of spectrum could lead to interference and even fatalities.
By Valerie Insinna and Aaron Mehta
Japan secures first-ever major defense export with Philippine radar order
The deal between these two U.S. allies is significant, as it marks the first time Japan will export complete defense articles after it relaxed self-imposed restrictions on such sales in 2014.
By Mike Yeo
US Army seeks new airborne tech to detect, defeat radar systems
The Army is asking for information on sensors and technologies that can help detect and defeat enemy radars and air defense systems.
By Mark Pomerleau
Spain’s Indra gets a key role in new Eurofighter radar development
Officials in Europe have billed the radar upgrade as a key prerequisite for keeping the Eurofighter relevant for future missions and possible sales, including ongoing acquisition decisions in Finland and Switzerland.
Army missile defense battle command system takes out cruise missile threats in major test
The Army's Integrated Battle Command System took out two cruise missiles in a test. With one more major live fire event to go in a limited user test, service officials are finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel for the troubled effort.
By Jen Judson
Support to pursue Hawaii-based missile defense radar continues after DoD drops funding
Even without funding for the Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaii in the Missile Defense Agency's FY21 budget request, the agency will still consider it to be among its focus areas during the fiscal year.
By Jen Judson
Alaska-based long-range ballistic missile defense radar fielding delayed by a year
A radar being installed at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska, is delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Jen Judson
Orolia to contribute timing system to missile defense radar
The company's timing and frequency system will be incorporated into Raytheon's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, which it's building for the U.S. Army.
By Nathan Strout