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Iron Dome intercepts targets, works with US systems in Army test
“As part of the U.S. Army’s operational training, American troops operated the system, which functioned with optimal effectiveness against a variety of threats and intercepted targets from different ranges,” according to a Rafael executive.
Iron Dome batteries activated to fill cruise missile defense gap
The units that will operate the Army's interim cruise missile defense capability — Israel's Iron Dome system — are activated.
By Jen Judson
Judge refuses to free ex-Green Beret accused of spying for Russia
A federal magistrate judge in Virginia refused Thursday to free a former Army Green Beret who was arrested last week on a charge that he divulged U.S. military secrets to Russian intelligence agents.
Carrier Ronald Reagan conducts air operations in South China Sea
Here's a look at recent developments in the South China Sea, including air operations by the US Navy's carrier Ronald Reagan Strike Group and new military drills by China.
Feds charge former Green Beret with spying for Russia in latest legal blow to Special Forces community
Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, 45, told Russian intelligence he considered himself a “son of Russia,” according to an indictment made public after his arrest.
Sailor dies during Guam port visit
Gunner’s Mate Seaman Gerald W. Turner Jr. of the destroyer Rafael Peralta died July 30 at Naval Hospital Guam.
It’s official: US Army inks Iron Dome deal
The U.S. Army has minted a contract to purchase two Iron Dome missile defense systems as an interim solution to defend against cruise missiles.
By Jen Judson
The Marine Corps has been looking at Israel’s Iron Dome to boost air defense
The Marine Corps has considered a JLTV and 7-ton truck mounted version of the Iron Dome system.
By Shawn Snow
Systems to protect Stryker, Bradley vehicles from missile attacks delayed
A variety of issues have caused six to eight month schedule slippages in two out of three of the Army's efforts to qualify active protection systems on combat vehicles.
By Jen Judson