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upgradedpoints.comfinance4 hrs ago
Jordan intercepts 20 Iranian missiles aimed at U.S. command center
Jordan's military intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran on Thursday. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the missiles targeted a U.S. command center inside the kingdom.
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ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld5 days ago
U.S. Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles Aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain
U.S. forces intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles and one drone targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on June 6. Iran reported firing warning missiles toward U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman. Officials in Lebanon and Iran issued statements on the ongoing conflict.
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spacenews.comworld9 days ago
Northrop Grumman and Apex Space plan 2027 space-based interceptor demonstration
Northrop Grumman announced a partnership with Apex Space to demonstrate space-based interceptors for the Golden Dome missile defense initiative in 2027. The demonstration is self-funded under a Space Force prize competition.
nbcnews.compolitics14 days ago
Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills Two; Zelensky Appeals to Trump for Patriot Missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote to President Trump on Memorial Day requesting faster shipments of U.S. Patriot systems and interceptors. He warned that Russia is preparing wider ballistic missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
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upi.comworld20 days ago
U.S. Military Fired Over 300 Interceptors Defending Israel in Operation Epic Fury
The U.S. military expended more than 300 interceptors protecting Israel during Operation Epic Fury, exceeding the number fired by Israeli forces. The Washington Post reported the figures based on Defense Department assessments and unnamed U.S. officials.
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ocregister.compolitics20 days ago
Trump Administration Advances Golden Dome Missile Defense Initiative
President Trump issued an executive order on January 27, 2025, directing development of a comprehensive missile defense system. The plan aims to counter ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats from multiple countries.
thehindu.compolitics21 days ago
Trump Administration Seeks $25 Billion for Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan
The Trump administration is requesting $25 billion for initial capabilities of a layered missile defense system. Democrats and arms-control groups have criticized the proposal.
Defense Newspolitics23 days ago
Germany to Deploy Patriot Battery to Turkey from Late June
Germany will send a Patriot air and missile defense battery and about 150 soldiers to Turkey from late June through September 2026. The deployment will relieve a U.S. unit currently stationed there and operate under NATO command.
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.comworld28 days ago
CBO Estimates $1.2 Trillion Cost For Proposed Golden Dome Missile Defense System
The Congressional Budget Office released a cost estimate of $1.191 trillion over 20 years for a notional National Missile Defense System aligned with the Trump administration's Golden Dome initiative. The estimate centers on a constellation of 7,800 space-based interceptors that…
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Defense Newsworld28 days ago
U.S. Army Air Defense Commander Speaks on Modernization and Multinational Exercises at LANPAC 2026
Brig. Gen. William Parker, commander of the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, addressed the 2026 Land Forces of the Pacific Symposium in Honolulu on May 12. He detailed the command's role in countering threats from China and the integration of the IBCS system amid the la…
news.google.compolitics28 days ago
Putin Says Russia Will Continue Developing Advanced Missile Systems
Russian President Putin stated that Russia will keep developing missile systems designed to overcome all current and future missile defense systems. The statement was reported by IFX news agency. It comes amid ongoing international tensions over strategic weapons capabilities.
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Benzingaai28 days ago
VNET to Sell 38% Stake to PJ Millennium Investors in Deal Valued at $542 Million
VNET Group Inc. announced a share purchase agreement with PJ Millennium I Limited and PJ Millennium II Limited for nearly 650 million shares. The transaction, valued at approximately $8.69 per ADS, is scheduled to close in Q4 2026 pending shareholder approval.
Breaking Defenseworld29 days ago
Army Awards Contract for Indo-Pacific Air and Missile Defense Battle Manager Prototype
Anduril announced the Army awarded it a contract to develop an integrated command-and-control platform for air and missile defense in the Indo-Pacific. The system relies on the company's Lattice software to fuse data from disparate missile defense systems. The award follows the A…
al-monitor.comworld31 days ago
Israel's Iron Dome intercepted nearly 99% of 40,000 rockets from Hamas and Hezbollah since 2023, manufacturer says
Yuval Steinitz, chairman of state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, said the Iron Dome intercepted most missiles from Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran with success rates around 98% or 99%. Steinitz spoke at a Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs conference on May 1…
Defense Newsworld44 days ago
U.S. Army and Navy Collaborate on Joint Laser Weapon System Development
The U.S. Army and Navy are developing a Joint Laser Weapon System to counter cruise missiles, starting with a 150-kilowatt containerized version. The effort draws from existing laser programs and includes planned funding from fiscal 2027 onward. Budget documents outline investmen…
Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics41 days ago
Trump Administration Requests $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, a 44% Increase
The Trump administration submitted its Fiscal Year 2027 defense budget proposal on April 23, 2026, requesting a 44 percent increase to roughly $1.5 trillion. The proposal includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary funding and $350 billion via a separate reconciliation bill. All…
zeenews.india.comworld49 days ago
Six-Week US-Israel-Iran War Ends in Cease-Fire After Airstrikes and Missile Exchanges
U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed thousands of targets in Iran during a war that began on February 28, 2026, and ended with a cease-fire this week. Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones, many intercepted, causing damage to Gulf infrastructure. The conflict highlighted eff…
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