Missile Defense Agency takes $500M cut to $10.4B in FY25

Missile Defense Agency takes $500M cut to $10.4B in FY25
Missile Defense Agency takes $500M cut to $10.4B in FY25

The MDA request includes $105 million for the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), slightly more than the $103.5 requested in FY24. LRDR, deemed a critical capability by US Northern Command (NORTHCOM)/NORAD leaders, will transfer to the Space Force to begin operations in FY25.

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.

Lockheed Martin strikes subcontractor deals in Saudi Arabia for local THAAD parts production

Lockheed Martin strikes subcontractor deals in Saudi Arabia for local THAAD parts production
Lockheed Martin strikes subcontractor deals in Saudi Arabia for local THAAD parts production

“There are currently only two production lines for these products: the original production line in the US, and now an additional source of supply here in the Kingdom,” Lockheed Martin’s vice president and general manager of Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Jason Reynolds told Breaking Defense.

Missile Defense Agency’s first flight test for Aegis in Guam set for late ’24

Missile Defense Agency’s first flight test for Aegis in Guam set for late ’24
Missile Defense Agency’s first flight test for Aegis in Guam set for late ’24

MDA Acting Director Rear Adm. Doug Williams said that the agency’s plans include beginning tests of its Next-Generation Interceptor in 2027, “with the anticipation of operational testing of NGI at the end of 2029.”

Watchdog slams Missile Defense Agency for delivery, testing shortfalls in 2022

Watchdog slams Missile Defense Agency for delivery, testing shortfalls in 2022
Watchdog slams Missile Defense Agency for delivery, testing shortfalls in 2022

For the past 20 years, GAO finds, “missile threats from foreign adversaries have evolved, and MDA has faced persistent challenges as it attempts to keep pace.”

Missile Defense Agency requests $10.9B in FY24, and tens of billions more after that

Missile Defense Agency requests $10.9B in FY24, and tens of billions more after that
Missile Defense Agency requests $10.9B in FY24, and tens of billions more after that

One of MDA’s biggest investments in FY24 is for the Next Generation Interceptor, with $2.1 billion requested.

State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia

State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia
State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia

Any missile defense capabilities heading to the region are notable in the wake of a new agreement between Israel and a number of Arab nations around missile defense.

Missile Defense Agency asks Congress for $9.6B, then announces successful THAAD test

Missile Defense Agency asks Congress for $9.6B, then announces successful THAAD test
Missile Defense Agency asks Congress for $9.6B, then announces successful THAAD test

A THAAD system successfully launched a PAC-3 missile segment enhanced at White Sands Missile Range.

Space Command looking to ground, ship-based missile defense radars to improve monitoring

Space Command looking to ground, ship-based missile defense radars to improve monitoring
Space Command looking to ground, ship-based missile defense radars to improve monitoring

“My number one priority within the command is: how do I increase my battlespace awareness, in particular, how do I look at the space domain?” SPACECOM head Gen. Jim Dickinson said.

No US missile defense system proven capable against ‘realistic’ ICBM threats: Study

No US missile defense system proven capable against ‘realistic’ ICBM threats: Study
No US missile defense system proven capable against ‘realistic’ ICBM threats: Study

Missile Defense Agency pushes back, pointing Breaking Defense to positive report from Pentagon tester, laudatory comments from senior military officials and recent test wins.

Raytheon, Northrop, Lockheed to compete for hypersonic interceptor

Raytheon, Northrop, Lockheed to compete for hypersonic interceptor
Raytheon, Northrop, Lockheed to compete for hypersonic interceptor

The GPI is being developed to knock down hypersonic missiles as they glide through the Earth’s upper atmosphere at about 70 kilometers in altitude at speeds greater than Mach 5.

Saudi Arabia Considering Israeli-Made Missile Defense Systems

Saudi Arabia Considering Israeli-Made Missile Defense Systems
Saudi Arabia Considering Israeli-Made Missile Defense Systems

Saudi “interest in the Israeli systems has reached a very practical phase,” per an Israeli source.

As America Moves Air Defenses From Middle East, Will Local Partners Step Up?

As America Moves Air Defenses From Middle East, Will Local Partners Step Up?
As America Moves Air Defenses From Middle East, Will Local Partners Step Up?

It is more of a repositioning rather than a withdrawal and “does not reflect any political orientation similar to the one to withdraw troops from Afghanistan,” strategic expert and political researcher Abdullah Al Jenaid tells Breaking Defense.

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All-Domain Operations Shape The Joint Battlespace For Decision Dominance

All-Domain Operations Shape The Joint Battlespace For Decision Dominance
All-Domain Operations Shape The Joint Battlespace For Decision Dominance

The Defense Department is shaping the joint all-domain environment by tying sensors to shooters in exercises like Northern Edge 21 and Project Convergence.