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
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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
US Army digs new sandbox for laser weapons
The Army's new Directed Energy Systems Integration Laboratory will help the service drive down cost and schedule risk in emerging laser weapons programs.
By Jen Judson
US Air Force seeks to extend winning streak in hypersonic weapon tests
Gen. Duke Richardson, head of Air Force Materiel Command, told reporters the upcoming ARRW test will be “a big one.”
US Air Force conducts nuclear missile test delayed amid China tension
The test was postponed for 12 days in an effort to lower tension with China following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Missile Defense Agency priorities include hypersonics, Guam, Hill says
The Missile Defense Agency director lays out his top priorities to address current and emerging missile threats.
By Jen Judson
Army Space, Cyber and Special Operations commands form ‘triad’ to strike anywhere, anytime
US Army Cyber, Space and Special Operations Forces are coming together in a new "triad" that aims to increase effectiveness in operations and provide combatant commanders with more unique options to act.
By Jen Judson
US Army launching new campaign to more quickly field capabilities
The U.S. Army is gearing up for a first-ever integrated fires test campaign in fiscal 2023 that will hopefully make it easier and quicker for the service to validate and field capabilities.
By Jen Judson
NATO fortifies Eastern Europe’s defenses under new ‘air shielding’ mission
Stronger air and missile defenses will remain in place in Eastern Europe for the long run, a NATO official said last month.
Senators seek $2 billion Space Force budget boost for missile defense, responsive launch
In a report released with its bill, the committee labeled space as one of its top priorities, noting that the proposed increase is focused on hypersonic missile tracking capabilities and would support the Space Force’s shift to a more resilient, distributed architecture.
Hypersonic missile launches off Marine Corps truck in DARPA test
The medium-range hypersonic missile was launched from the back of a Marine Corps logistics truck. Any USMC or Army trucks equipped with the Palletized Load System can be converted into a launch platform.
By Ryan White
New aerial defense system helps Marines blast simulated cruise missiles
The system would protect far-flung Marines as they strike enemy ships with missiles.
By Todd South