Lasers, space radars, missile interceptors: Defense leaders lay out vision for Trump's 'Golden Dome' project
Experts say President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" will need space-based radars, missile interceptors and laser weapons ...
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MDA, U.S. Navy Track Hypersonic Weapon with Aegis System in Ballistic Missile Defense Test
The FTX-40 test, or “Stellar Banshee,” served as a validation for modern hypersonic missile tracking satellites, upgraded ...
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US Navy and MDA complete hypersonic threat test
USS Pinckney spearheaded the test by using the SBT Increment 3 capability within Lockheed's Aegis Combat System.
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US’ next-gen hypersonic missile defense counters advanced maneuvering target
The United States recently tested anti-hypersonic defense tactics to counter the threat posed by hypersonic weapons. The test ...
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MDA Plans Live Hypersonic Missile Defense Demo
The Missile Defense Agency is planning a live hypersonic missile ... for the simulated engagement against an air-launched medium range ballistic missile with a Hypersonic Target Vehicle-1 front ...
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Pentagon looking at 'monster' challenges in creating Golden Dome missile defense system
The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment is working with the Missile Defense Agency and the military services ... Israel's Iron Dome system works only against ...
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Aegis Combat System Demonstrates System’s Capability to Counter Hypersonic Threats
track and perform an engagement against a live advanced hypersonic Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target using a simulated SM-6 Block IAU. FTX-40, backed by the Missile Defense Agency, United ...
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MDA Issues Multiple Authority Announcement for Advanced Missile Defense Tech
Learn about the multiple authority announcement issued by MDA, which aims to offer a comprehensive acquisition strategy ...
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Army to make new missile-defense radars after year of troubleshooting
The Army is close to signing off on a low-rate production contract for a new missile defense radar to replace the old Patriot ...
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Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged A$74 billion for missile acquisition last year ... with a multibillion-dollar effort to acquire long-range strike missiles. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ...
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US Test-Fires 'Long-Range' Missile for Pacific Warfare With Eye on China
His focus is on security and defense issues in the Western ... has successfully test-fired a precision missile, showcasing its so-called "extended range flight capability" aimed at fighting ...