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By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider Nov 17, 2020
Military Tech

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...
By Task & Purpose Sep 15, 2020
Military Tech

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...
By Jared Keller Sep 4, 2020
Military Tech

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
By Jared Keller May 21, 2020
Military Tech

The Pentagon is no longer interested in using flying lasers to stop incoming missiles

BUT WHY NOT?!
By Reuters Staff Mar 26, 2019
Military Tech

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...
By Reuters Staff Mar 4, 2019
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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....
By Jared Keller Feb 27, 2019
Military Tech

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...
By Haley Britzky Feb 8, 2019
Military Tech

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...
By David S. Cloud, Los Angeles Times Jan 18, 2019
News

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...
By Jared Keller Oct 17, 2018
Military Tech

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....
By Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg News Jun 27, 2018
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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...
By Paul Szoldra Mar 1, 2018
Code Red News

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,”...
By Empire Engineering Jan 30, 2018
News

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...
By Jared Keller Jan 30, 2018
Gear

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...
By William Cole, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Jan 17, 2018
Gear

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...
By Jeff Schogol Jan 13, 2018
News

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...
By Hilary Brueck and Sonam Sheth, Business Insider Jan 13, 2018
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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...
By Jared Keller Dec 5, 2017
Gear

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...
By Eric Gomez, The National Interest Nov 30, 2017
Analysis

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...
By Jared Keller Nov 29, 2017
News

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...
By Alex Lockie, Business Insider Oct 31, 2017
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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...
By Alex Lockie, Business Insider Oct 29, 2017
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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...
By Alex Lockie, Business Insider Sep 26, 2017
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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...
By Alex Lockie, Business Insider Aug 10, 2017
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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...
By Alex Lockie, Business Insider Aug 1, 2017
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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...