The homeland is not a sanctuary: The case for more integrated air defenses

The homeland is not a sanctuary: The case for more integrated air defenses
The homeland is not a sanctuary: The case for more integrated air defenses

Three former senior NORAD officials argue in this op-ed that the homeland defense must be treated like theater defense, prepared for multi-tiered attack.

NORTHCOM nominee backs ‘look at’ potential changes to homeland missile defense rules

NORTHCOM nominee backs ‘look at’ potential changes to homeland missile defense rules
NORTHCOM nominee backs ‘look at’ potential changes to homeland missile defense rules

Russia since this spring has been using both newly minted cruise missiles and even hypersonic missiles in its war to annex Ukraine.

NORTHCOM’s head sets record straight on missile defense boundaries with SPACECOM

NORTHCOM’s head sets record straight on missile defense boundaries with SPACECOM
NORTHCOM’s head sets record straight on missile defense boundaries with SPACECOM

After what Gen. Glen VanHerck called a “totally deceiving and incorrect” SPACECOM statement, there was widespread confusion about who is charged with the missile defense mission.

SPACECOM takes over missile defense ops from Strategic Command

SPACECOM takes over missile defense ops from Strategic Command
SPACECOM takes over missile defense ops from Strategic Command

By bringing the three mission areas of missile warning, missile defense and space domain awareness under one command as the Global Sensor Manager, USSPACECOM can more effectively integrate and fuse the sensor data for rapid detection, characterization, tracking and dissemination to ensure theaters can defeat any threat,” said Gen. Jim Dickinson, SPACECOM commander.

North Korea’s October launch over Japan showed increased payload, distance: exclusive analysis

North Korea’s October launch over Japan showed increased payload, distance: exclusive analysis
North Korea’s October launch over Japan showed increased payload, distance: exclusive analysis

In a new analysis, Ralph Savelsberg of the Netherlands Defence Academy warns that North Korea’s October launch demonstrated the ability to deliver an almost 20 percent greater payload into Guam.

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Moving left on Next Generation Interceptor development to better defend the homeland

Moving left on Next Generation Interceptor development to better defend the homeland
Moving left on Next Generation Interceptor development to better defend the homeland

Given its mission and criticality, execution speed will enable MDA to make a down-select and award a production contract so NGI can be fielded before it’s needed.

Comprehensive missile defense must be more than quality and quantity

Comprehensive missile defense must be more than quality and quantity
Comprehensive missile defense must be more than quality and quantity

“Numbers matter, as does interceptor quality, but a mix of GBIs and NGIs alone does not provide a comprehensive approach to missile defense,” write a trio of retired general officers. “We need to deploy our quality and quantity in a layered defense construct.”

US not shifting military posture in Korea despite unprecedented missile launches

US not shifting military posture in Korea despite unprecedented missile launches
US not shifting military posture in Korea despite unprecedented missile launches

“We don’t have a plan to change our permanent positioning or stationing of assets on the peninsula currently … but you’ll see assets move in and out on a routine basis,” Austin said during a press conference following a meeting at the Pentagon with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jong-Sup.

Raytheon moves to preliminary design for Glide Phase Interceptor for hypersonic defense

Raytheon moves to preliminary design for Glide Phase Interceptor for hypersonic defense
Raytheon moves to preliminary design for Glide Phase Interceptor for hypersonic defense

After completing the System Requirements Review-Prototype phase, Raytheon moves on to preliminary design, inching closer to a prototype in its competition with Northrop Grumman.

Missile defense chief ‘confident’ Poland’s Aegis Ashore ready in 2023

Missile defense chief ‘confident’ Poland’s Aegis Ashore ready in 2023
Missile defense chief ‘confident’ Poland’s Aegis Ashore ready in 2023

“We’re in a great place to get to that delivery to complete in ‘23,” the Missile Defense Agency director said.

Space Force targets 2027 for resilient on-orbit posture initial capability

Space Force targets 2027 for resilient on-orbit posture initial capability
Space Force targets 2027 for resilient on-orbit posture initial capability

“What we’re trying to do is just like you do with your financial portfolios, where you diversify your financial portfolio, so you don’t go broke if one stock takes a tumble. We want to do the same thing with our satellite architecture,” said CSO Gen. Jay Raymond.

Japan’s push to double defense spending ties directly back to Ukraine

Japan’s push to double defense spending ties directly back to Ukraine
Japan’s push to double defense spending ties directly back to Ukraine

“What this document says is, we have to anticipate this (Ukraine) emergency. Don’t wait till it’s upon us,” said Rikki Kersten, honorary professor at the Australian National University.

After China’s ‘Hypersonic’ Test, US Alarm And Many Unanswered Questions

After China’s ‘Hypersonic’ Test, US Alarm And Many Unanswered Questions
After China’s ‘Hypersonic’ Test, US Alarm And Many Unanswered Questions

The reported Chinese system was hinted at by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall in an earlier speech, a source said, but Kendall now says his words were just a coincidence.

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The Navy Electrifies In A Transition As Monumental As Sail To Steam

The Navy Electrifies In A Transition As Monumental As Sail To Steam
The Navy Electrifies In A Transition As Monumental As Sail To Steam

Power and energy are becoming mission enablers to support the increasing electric-load demands of modern combatant ships, especially in the areas of advanced radar and other electronic systems, as well as directed energy weapons.