The Navy's SM-6 missile intercepted a target in a test during Valiant Shield using the Army's new missile defense radar and battle command system. 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. With the completion of a successful launcher demonstration, the Indirect Fire Protection Capability system can move into Army-led developmental testing. The first increment of the Precision Strike Missile has been delivered to the Army, a major milestone for the top priority program. Meanwhile, the Army is gearing up for a first user assessment for its Stryker-based Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense system in Germany. The Army will grow its Patriot air and missile defense units, but it will take time as the service faces forcewide recruiting challenges. The Patriot can target aircraft, cruise missiles and shorter-range ballistic missiles. Russia has used that weaponry to bombard Ukraine. By Adam Pemble
2 years ago China announced the sanctions in February but gave few details then. By Huizhong Wu, AP
2 years ago Australia plans to buy the latest version of America’s long-range Tomahawk land attack missile. Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24. Load More