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How Patriot proved itself in Ukraine and secured a fresh future
What might have looked like an aging system not long ago now appears to be a workhorse that could be used for years to come.
By Jen Judson
US soldiers relocate to Army’s new hub in Korea as North builds up weapons that can reach it
Since the relocation plan was set in motion, North Korea has developed large caliber rockets, ballistic missiles and nuclear capability likely capable of reaching the expanded base.
By Kyle Rempfer
Drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia underscore need for more robust air defenses
Since the outbreak of violence in Yemen in 2015, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched more than 250 missiles across the border killing at least 206 civilians and wounding nearly 950. Roughly 20,000 people have been displaced by the attacks.
By Shawn Snow
New air defense threats mean new equipment and new ways of defending
Here's how the Army plans to field battalions, fill gaps in air and missile defense.
By Todd South
F-15s, air defense systems and thousands of US troops heading to Saudi Arabia
The Pentagon is sending Air Force F-15s, new air defense systems and other assets — along with thousands of U.S. troops — to Saudi Arabia.
By Aaron Mehta
Top US military commander in Europe says more Javelins will help Ukraine
The portable fire-and-forget anti tank missile system has provided a boost to Ukraine’s military capability to combat Russian-backed separatists, but some analyst contend that sophisticated tank buster will do little for a war that has grounded down to entrenched artillery barrages.
By Shawn Snow
200 air and missile defense soldiers set to deploy to Saudi Arabia
One Patriot battery and four Sentinel radar crews will head to Saudi Arabia, while three more Army units are on-call.
Saudis couldn’t stop attack on oil facilities, even with top US defenses
Saudi Arabia spent billions to protect a kingdom built on oil but could not stop the suspected Iranian drone and missile attack, exposing gaps that even America’s most advanced weaponry failed to fill.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US destroyer made ‘historic’ visit to Beirut as regional tensions mount
The port visit by the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Ramage to Beirut was the first in 36 years.
By Shawn Snow
Trump: It looks like Iran hit Saudis, no military option yet
President Donald Trump declared Monday it “looks” like Iran was behind the explosive attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. But he stressed that military retaliation was not yet on the table in response to the strike against a key U.S. Mideast ally.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism
Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing this year to put one in orbit, despite U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic’s program helps it develop ballistic missiles.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press