Israel and US Test David’s Sling
On March 19, the Israeli Missile Defense Organization and U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted a successful “test series” of the David’s Sling Weapon System. An Israeli Ministry of Defense spokesperson…
Author: Jenevieve Molenda
USAF to Base New Anti-Radiation Missile on Navy Weapon
On March 18, the U.S. Air Force released its FY2020 budget proposal which indicated that its new Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) air-to-surface missile will be based on the Navy’s Advanced…
US Air Force B-52H Bombers to Carry LRSO Missile
On March 13, the U.S. Air Force awarded a $250 million dollar contract to Boeing to integrate the nuclear-capable Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) cruise missile with the company’s B-52H strategic bomber….
Japan to Acquire Two New Long-range Missiles
On March 18, the Japanese Defense Ministry announced plans to develop its first domestically produced long-range standoff cruise missile with a range exceeding 400 km. This news comes less than…
MDA’s “Redesigned Kill Vehicle” Delayed by Two Years
On March 12, the Missile Defense Agency announced that its “Redesigned Kill Vehicle,” or RKV, will not be ready for testing in FY2020, indicating that the interceptor warhead is not…
US Will Begin Manufacturing INF-Range GLCM
The U.S. Department of Defense announced it will begin manufacturing components for conventionally armed ground-launched cruise missiles (GLCMs) with ranges previously prohibited by the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Though…
Russia Will Not Sell Bal-E Coastal Defense System to Azerbaijan
On December 5, Russian news outlet Kommersant reported that Moscow will not authorize the sale of its Bal-E coastal defense system and 3M24 missiles to Azerbaijan. The report cited several…
Russian Iskander-M Strikes Target in Missile Test
On December 6, forces of Russia’s Eastern Military District tested an Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile against a fortified target at a distance of 80 km. The test took place at…
South Korea Purchases Israeli Missile Defense Radar Systems
On November 27, South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that the country has concluded a $292 million deal to purchase two Israeli advanced radar systems, dubbed Green Pine….
Yemen Update: November 3-20
Between November 3 and November 20, Houthi forces fired at least two ballistic missiles targeting the port city of Hodeidah and a coalition military base in Marib province. Below is…