How the Army benefits from diverse interceptors, plus a window into modernization
The chief of the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command shares more from our recent interview in Huntsville, Ala.
How the Army balances Patriot priorities and approaches Golden Dome
A brief chat with the chief of the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command.
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Acquisition reform at the speed of war
As part of the DoW’s acquisition transformation, streamlined processes must be extended to all companies in the defense industrial base.
Army selects air defense unit to prepare for Golden Dome mission
“Leading up to [2028], we're going to do a lot of experimentation and test with this unit to make sure that we're ready to fight with it when it's delivered,” said Lt. Gen. John Rafferty.
Army needs ‘comprehensive missile defeat strategy’ to address air defense challenges
“We need a more comprehensive missile defeat strategy that focuses on interceptors, [but also] equally so on non-kinetic effects, both electronic warfare and directed energy, and the type of targeting in C2 … that will enable us to use that data to make decisions to engage targets faster,” said SMD head Lt. Gen. John Rafferty.
New Army Cannon Doubles Range; Ramjet Ammo May Be Next
BAE will deliver the first 18 ERCA vehicles by 2023 – but the Army is already working on further upgrades.