New US military satellite launched into orbit
(AP)—An unmanned rocket has launched a new U.S. military satellite into orbit.
Mar 19, 2013
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Mar 19, 2013
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Report recommends cost-effective plan to strengthen US defense against ballistic missile attacks
To more effectively defend against ballistic missile attacks, the U.S. should concentrate on defense systems that intercept enemy missiles in midcourse and stop spending money on boost-phase defense systems of any kind, concludes ...
Sep 11, 2012
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Russia to develop naval missile defense system
(AP)—A top defense industry official reportedly says Russia plans to develop its own sea-based missile interceptor program similar to the U.S. Aegis system.
Aug 31, 2012
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US: Missile defense for NKorea threat, not China
(AP)—The United States is in discussions with close ally Japan about expanding a missile defense system in Asia, the top U.S. general said Thursday.
Aug 24, 2012
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Optics and photonics research priorities, grand challenges presented in new report
A new report from the National Research Council identifies research priorities and grand challenges to fill gaps in optics and photonics, a field that has the potential to advance the economy of the United States and provide ...
Aug 13, 2012
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US, Australia to take up cyber war in treaty
The United States and Australia will announce cooperation on cyber warfare as the close allies mark 60 years of a defense treaty by tackling 21st-century threats, officials said Wednesday.
Sep 15, 2011
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Lockheed Martin's multi-mission signal processor completes tracking test
The Lockheed Martin Aegis SPY-1 radar successfully identified, tracked and conducted simulated engagements against live aircraft in a stressing electronic attack environment during a test of the Multi-Mission Signal ...
Jul 26, 2011
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New US military satellite launched into space
A new military satellite has been launched into space.
May 08, 2011
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Second successful PAC-3 MSE intercept flight test conducted
Lockheed Martin’s enhanced version of the combat-proven PAC-3 Missile, the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement, successfully intercepted a threat representative tactical ballistic missile target in the MSE battlespace ...
Mar 03, 2011
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Navy test fires electromagnetic cannon
The US Navy announced a successful test Friday of an electromagnetic cannon capable of firing a projectile 110 nautical miles (200 kilometers) at five times the speed of sound.
Dec 10, 2010
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US nuclear safety claim is a 'dangerous fantasy': study
In April 2010, the US government adopted a new nuclear strategy that depends on the conclusion that the current missile defense systems will reliably protect the continental United States in the extreme circumstances of nuclear-armed ...
Nov 01, 2010
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Improving U.S. missile defense
Researchers at Purdue University are working with the U.S. Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency to develop software that would improve the ability to manage the large volume of incoming data during an enemy attack.
Oct 25, 2010
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Laser shoots down drones at sea (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- An infrared laser developed by Arizona company Raytheon Missile Systems has been demonstrated shooting down incoming drones over the ocean off the coast of California.
Jul 21, 2010
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Missile defense test aborted when target fails
(AP) -- The Missile Defense Agency says a planned test of a ground-based missile defense system in Hawaii was aborted because the target missile failed.
Dec 12, 2009
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US sends 2 missile defense satellites into orbit
(AP) -- Two satellites are heading to orbit as part of a missile defense program demonstration.
Sep 25, 2009
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