Latest "air and missile defense" stories

THAAD, in first operational use, destroys midrange ballistic missile in Houthi attack

The United Arab Emirates is the first to use the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System in an attack by Houthi militants. It successfully took out a mid-range ballistic missile aimed at a civilian site in the country.

By Jen Judson and Joe Gould

14 months ago

Army fires this missile for the first time in Australia

More than 17,000 military participants are part of Talisman Sabre 21.

21 months ago

Delay hits production decision for US Army’s critical battle command system

A production decision for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System has been held up due to some administrative issues.

2 years ago

Latest variant of Patriot missile misfired in major test of command system

During a major test of the Army's Integrated Battle Command System, a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missile misfired when attempting to intercept a tactical ballistic missile target.

3 years ago

Iron Dome could intercept those rockets in Iraq, but it doesn’t fit Army’s ‘grand plan’

Even though Iron Dome can intercept Katyusha rockets, there are problems with how it will fit into the Army’s vision of a future array of integrated missile defenses.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Army Space and Missile Defense Command is getting a new leader

As Lt. Gen. James Dickinson is tapped to become the deputy commander at U.S. Space Command, Maj. Gen. Daniel Karbler will take over at Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

4 years ago