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A Navy destroyer just shot down an ICBM target for the first time
A Navy destroyer shot down an intercontinental ballistic missile target for the first time on Tuesday in a historic missile defense test
Hypersonic Gun Weapon System defeats drone (feat Slayer)
The Air Force recently used the a hypervelocity projectile launched from a 155mm howitzer to down a BQM-167 target drone over the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. We...
The Pentagon used a hypersonic bullet to shoot down a mock cruise missile for the first time
The U.S. military's vaunted hypervelocity projectile (HVP) just took major step towards knocking incoming cruise missiles out of the sky
US military shoots down dummy ICBM in ‘milestone’ test of missile defense system
The U.S. military said it successfully tested a missile defense system to knock down an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile class target on Monday, demonstrating its ability to defend against ICBMs from...
US deploys THAAD missile defense system to Israel
The U.S. military has deployed its most advanced air and missile defense system to Israel for the first time, U.S. and Israeli military officials said on Monday.
The Pentagon’s new plan to kill North Korean ICBMs is basically ripped right from ‘Asteroid’
The Defense Department is weighing a plan to deploy F-35 fighters to hover on the outskirts of North Korea airspace and neutralize intercontinental ballistic missiles shortly after launch
The Army wants to shoot missiles out of the sky just like Israel can
The Army is purchasing two Iron Dome batteries to test out if it would be a good fit. They're still assessing other options
Trump Vows To Boost Spending And Coverage Of US Missile Defense System
President Donald Trump called Thursday for dramatically broadening U.S. defenses against missile attacks, outlining a costly and scientifically unproven plan for developing lasers and space sensors to defend all of...
Iran’s Extended Ballistic Missile Range Is A Shot Across The Bow To The US Navy
Iran just sent a veiled warning to the U.S. military: We see you, and now we can reach you everywhere. … Continued
US-South Korea War Games May Be On Hold, But The Pentagon Isn’t Taking Any Chances
Upcoming U.S.-South Korean “war games” may be on hold, but the Pentagon is moving forward with plans to upgrade missile … Continued
Russia Claims Its New ICBM Can Evade US Defenses. Don’t Worry, We Couldn’t Stop The Old Ones Either
Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled on Thursday a new nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missile he said would render defense systems “useless,” … Continued
The Emergency Worker Behind Hawaii’s False Missile Alert Actually Thought The US Was Under Attack
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency worker who triggered panic by sending a false ballistic missile alert to phones across the … Continued
The Pentagon’s Next Supersonic Bullet Is Almost Ready To See Action
The Department of Defense is preparing to test-fire a next-generation hypervelocity projectile (HVP) — a supersonic shell that can hit … Continued
Hawaii To Test New Missile Interceptor As False Alarm Triggers North Korea Anxiety
A groundbreaking missile defense test is expected soon on Kauai that has ramifications for the defense of Hawaii from North … Continued
Ballistic Missile False Alarm That Sparked Panic In Hawaii Caused By Wrong Button, Officials Say
A member of Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency inadvertently sent out a warning that a ballistic missile was streaking towards the … Continued
False Alarm Of Incoming Ballistic Missile Threat Sparks Panic In Hawaii
People in Hawaii were sent into a panic Saturday morning when they got an emergency alert on their phones that … Continued
Report: US-Made Missile Defense System Failed 5 Separate Times During Yemeni Rebel Attack On Saudi Arabia
In early November, Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels fired a ballistic missile at the far-off Saudi capital of Riyadh, retaliation for Saudi … Continued
North Korea’s Latest ICBM Test Highlights America’s Flawed Strategy
North Korea ended over two months of relative peace and quiet in grand fashion with it's Nov. 28 test of its Hwasong 15 … Continued
What We Know About North Korea’s ‘Most Powerful’ ICBM Yet
After a months-long pause in its intercontinental ballistic missile tests, North Korea on Nov. 28 conducted the maiden launch of … Continued
Mattis Explains How The US Would Respond If North Korea Launched A Nuclear Missile Attack
Secretary of Defense James Mattis detailed how the U.S. would respond to a North Korea nuclear missile attack in an appearance at the … Continued
Putin Personally Test-Launches Nuclear-Capable Missile Designed To Beat US Defenses
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently oversaw the launch of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles and apparently pulled the trigger on four of … Continued
Here’s What Would Happen If North Korea Tried To Shoot Down A US Bomber
North Korea on Sept. 25 said it interpreted a tweet from President Donald Trump as a declaration of war and threatened to … Continued
Trump: Maybe Threatening North Korea With ‘Fire And Fury’ Wasn’t Tough Enough
President Donald Trump said on Aug. 10 that his previous promise to respond to threats from North Korea with “fire … Continued
North Korea’s Latest ICBM Test Failed Critically In The Last Few Seconds Before Impact
North Korea launched an intercontinental-ranged ballistic missile July 28 that spent a whopping 47 minutes in the air, demonstrating a range that … Continued
