News & Updates

Aug 2, 2018

Missile Defense News

Japan Launches New Guided Missile Destroyer Capable of Ballistic Missile Defense

The Diplomat: Japanese ship maker Japan Marine United (JMU) Corporation launched the first of two Improved Atago-class (aka 27DD- or…

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Aug 1, 2018

Missile Defense News

Report to Congress on Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense

USNI News: The Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which is carried out by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and…

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Jul 13, 2018

Other News

US Navy dedicates Japan-based destroyer to US Sen. McCain

Navy Times: YOKOSUKA, Japan — Not just one, not just two, but three generations of McCains are now honored on…

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May 31, 2018

Missile Defense News

US Navy destroyer USS The Sullivans launches SM-2 missile

Naval Technology: The US Navy has launched a standard missile (SM-2) in the Virginia Capes operating area from on-board its…

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May 22, 2018

Missile Defense News

Arleigh Burke Guided-Missile Destroyer Program Marks Key Milestones

USNI News: May marked a pair of milestones in the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer program, including the start of fabrication…

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May 15, 2018

Missile Defense News

Milius brings enhanced missile defense to U.S 7th Fleet

Stars and Stripes: WATERS EAST OF JAPAN – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) entered the U.S.…

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Apr 12, 2018

Missile Defense News

U.S. to conduct next test of antiballistic missile co-developed with Japan by end of 2018: Pentagon

The Japan Times: WASHINGTON – The United States will conduct its next test of an antiballistic missile it has jointly…

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Apr 10, 2018

Missile Defense News

Lockheed Martin to upgrade weapons systems on naval destroyers

UPI: April 9 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to upgrade weapons systems…

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Apr 3, 2018

Missile Defense News

Future USS Thomas Hudner Successfully Completes Builder’s Trials

Naval Sea Systems Command: Bath, Maine – The future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) successfully completed Builder’s Trials on March…

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Jan 9, 2018

Missile Defense News

Lockheed to support AEGIS missile system on USS Stout

UPI: Jan. 8 (UPI) — Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for the AEGIS Ballistic Missile…

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