Five Types of International Cooperation for Missile Defense
The United States has long worked with its allies on missile defense cooperation. Yet as missile threats proliferate, cooperation is increasingly important.
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US Tests Patriot and THAAD Missile Defense
On October 1, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency announced a test of the Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Consisting of two launch events on February 20 and October 1, the test (FTP-27) verified the interoperability of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor...
US State Department Approves PAC-3 Sale to the Netherlands
On September 24, the U.S. State Department approved a potential $241 million sale of Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to the Netherlands. The deal comprises 34 PAC-3 MSE interceptors and other related parts, training, and equipment. The Netherlands previously took delivery of recapitalized Patriot fire units in July 2019. Related Links:...
Romania Acquires Patriot Missiles
On September 16, Romania received its first battery of Patriot surface-to-air-missiles from the United States. In an agreement valued at roughly $4 billion, Romania will take delivery of seven Patriot batteries, including 56 PAC-2 GEM-T and 168 PAC-3 MSE interceptors. Romania is expected to receive an additional three batteries in the coming year and its...
Yemen Conflict Update: June 16-September 16
Between June 16-September 16, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported 17 Houthi missile attacks on its territory and within Yemen. CSIS data now includes 177 publicly reported intercepts. Below is a summary of recent missile and drone activity. September 10 KSA air defenses intercept several ballistic missiles and bomb-laden UAVs targeting Saudi Arabia. The...
America Should Integrate a Strike Capability With Its Missile Defense Systems
Offense-defense integration will not be a panacea, but it will be critical to a realistic and cost-effective way to contend with modern missile threats.
Patriot Missile Misfires in Test
On August 20, a U.S. Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor misfired in a test conducted at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. In the test of the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), the system successfully destroyed a tactical ballistic missile target with a PAC-3 Cost Reduction...
US Army Completes Second IBCS Limited User Test
On August 20, the U.S. Army intercepted ballistic and cruise missile targets in its second live-fire test of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS). Conducted at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, the test demonstrated the system’s ability to combine inputs from both Patriot and Sentinel radars for missile fire control....
Army Downs Cruise Missiles in IBCS Test
On August 13, the U.S. Army successfully intercepted two cruise missile targets in a demonstration of its IBCS missile defense network. Conducted at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, the exercise tested the system’s ability to combine targeting data from multiple Patriot and Sentinel radars, which were used to fire two Patriot Advanced Capability-3...
US State Department Approves Patriot Sale to Taiwan
On July 9, the U.S. State Department approved a potential $620 million repair and recertification contract for Taiwan’s Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missiles. The FMS package includes replacing PAC-3 components near expiration, testing and repairs of the current inventory, spare parts for ground support equipment, and logistical support. The PAC-3 uses hit-to-kill technology to intercept...