Keel laid for guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin Walsh
The ship's namesake, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, helped plan the capture of Cherbourg in the days leading up to D-Day during World War II.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense
The Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.
By Jen Judson
Iran preparing imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, US warns
A U.S. official warned of "severe consequences" if the attack takes place, and the Pentagon has surged additional forces to the region.
US missile system will remain in Philippines despite China’s alarm
The U.S. Army transported the Typhon missile system to the northern Philippines as part of combat exercises in April with Philippine troops.
New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses
Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.
By Todd South
Why the US Army wants one more hypersonic weapon test by year’s end
One major end-to-end test stands between the Army's decision to field hypersonic weapon rounds to the first unit.
By Jen Judson
Air Force going ‘line by line’ to bring down nuclear missile costs
The Air Force "neglected" the complexity of the LGM-35A Sentinel's ground infrastructure, officials said, and is now looking to bring down costs.
Ukraine counts on missile-drone hybrid to strike deep into Russia
The long-range weapon was created due to urgent necessity, Ukrainian officials said, as Russia has dominated the skies since the outbreak of the war.
US Air Force eyes missile defense for dispersed bases in China fight
The Air Force plans to spread out forces during a fight with China, and Gen. David Allvin wants to do more to defend dispersed bases from missile attacks.
China ‘dramatically’ alarmed by US missile deployment: Philippines
Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said he reassured his Chinese counterpart that the weaponry was only in the Philippines temporarily.
Soldiers work with Marines as the Corps ramps up its air defenses
Marines and soldiers are trading notes on how to defend their airspace in an increasingly complex and threatening battlespace.
By Todd South
US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle East
The moves come as the U.S. and allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.
By Lolita C. Baldor