Houthis Unveil New Ballistic Missile, Drones
On July 7, Yemen’s Houthi rebels unveiled a new ballistic missile and new images of three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at a military exhibition in Sana’a, Yemen. The winged ballistic…
Author: Daniella Candurra
Sweden to Upgrade Air Defenses in Gotland
On July 1, the Swedish Armed Forces announced their plan to deploy an updated surface-to-air missile defense system on the island of Gotland amid heightened tensions with Russia. The new…
Russia Starts Production of S-500
On June 30, Russia began production of its new S-500 surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov, the S-500 will be delivered to troops in…
Syrian Antiair Missile Falls in Cyprus
On June 30, a Syrian antiair missile failed to hit its target and fell along a mountainside near Nicosia in northern Cyprus. The projectile was fired by Syrian air defenses…
Russia Signs Deal for Iskander Cruise Missiles
On June 27, the Russian Defense Ministry ordered a new delivery of 9M728 (SSC-7) cruise missiles for its Iskander-M launchers. According to reports, the Defense Ministry signed a contract to…
US Navy Commissions Destroyer USS Daniel Inouye
On June 22, the U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118). The Flight IIA Aegis ship honors the late Hawaiian senator and World War…
US, Romania Conduct Saber Guardian Air Defense Exercise Over Black Sea
On June 20, the United States 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command engaged in an air defense exercise over the Black Sea alongside Romanian forces in Capu Midia, Romania. Known…
US Air Force Tests ARRW Hypersonic Glide Vehicle
On June 12, the U.S. Air Force successfully conducted the first test of the AGM-183A Air Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) on a B-52H bomber at Edwards Air Force Base…
US Navy to Rotate Aegis Ships in Spain
On June 4, the U.S. Navy announced its plans to rotate four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers currently forward deployed in Rota, Spain. The USS Donald Cook (DDG-75), USS Ross (DDG-71), USS Porter…
US, European Allies Conduct Astral Knight 2019 Air and Missile Defense Exercise
In early June, the U.S. Air Force conducted air and missile defense drills alongside multiple allies at Aviano Air Base in Italy and other locations in Europe. Known as Astral…