No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.
By Jen Judson
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MDA conducts first-ever ballistic missile intercept test from Guam
In a first from Guam, the Missile Defense Agency intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target off the coast using a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA.
By Jen Judson
Military weapon system test fails to intercept target
The test was to demonstrate the capability of a ballistic missile defense-configured Aegis ship to intercept a medium range ballistic missile target.
Guam, missiles and missile defense top INDOPACOM commander’s funding priorities
Funding would add sensors, fires and modernized military exercises.
By Todd South
‘Guam is a target today.’ Pacific chief pitches Aegis Ashore to Congress
Guam would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.
By Joe Gould
Eyeing China, Indo-Pacific Command seeks $27 billion deterrence fund
U.S. military officials have outlined a new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China, including new weapons, new construction and closer military-to-military collaboration with America’s allies in the region.
By Joe Gould
INDOPACOM head wants Aegis Ashore in Guam by 2026
The missile defense capability would form the "backbone" of Adm. Phil Davidson's highest priority: a new defense system around the American territory.
By Aaron Mehta
Esper won’t give up 5G spectrum to telecom firms, but he will share it
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper is pushing back against telecom companies’ efforts to claim mid-band spectrum in their race with China to build 5G networks.
By Joe Gould
Inside the historic decision to deep-select the Navy’s top officer
The Senate bestowed a fourth star on Michael Martin Gilday and the son of sailor is prepared to lead the sea service into the 21st century.
By Mark D. Faram
Pew! Pew! Pew! Laser-armed warships no longer science fiction
The Navy has never been closer to fielding directed-energy weapons.
‘Fort Trump’ would be the second US site in Poland
The US is currently building an Aegis Ashore base near the Baltic Sea coast.
By Tara Copp, AP