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The next six months could define America’s missile defense for a generation

WASHINGTON (Defense News) — When the Missile Defense Review was rolled out Jan. 17, it represented the culmination of almost…

This Week in Missile Defense: January 19 – 26, 2019

Israel Deploys Missile Defense in Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area

Haaretz: Israel deployed an Iron Dome missile defense system in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area on Thursday, as tensions rise…

Middle East Missile Race: The Missile Defense Review, Iran, and the Implications for the Gulf

FPRI: After months of delay, the U.S. Department of Defense released the Missile Defense Review (MDR) in January 2019. The…

Where Would India Fit in a Missile Defense Partnership in the Indo-Pacific?

The Diplomat: Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the 2019 Missile Defense Review (MDR), outlining the rapidly evolving threats…

Hypersonic Weapons, Cruise Missiles Gain Greater Focus in New Missile Defense Review

Seapower Magazine: WASHINGTON — The primary value of the recently released Missile Defense Review is to expand the focus of…

Pakistan Equips Military With Tactical Nuke-capable Missile

Voice of America: ISLAMABAD — Pakistan launched a short-range ballistic missile Thursday, formally equipping the military with a nuclear-capable rocket…

Pentagon Says Its $180 Billion Missile Defense System Has Improved

Bloomberg: The Pentagon continues to make progress in showing that its $180 billion network of ground- and sea-based missile interceptors,…

Russia calls on U.S. to drop plans to deploy missiles in space

Reuters: MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday called on the United States to drop what…

SPYDER missiles added to arsenal

Manila Standard: The Department of National Defense will acquire a SPYDER missile system from Israel. “Yes, we are. [However], I…