According to Fox News, Russian Tu-22M Backfire bombers have carried out simulated cruise missile attacks on U.S. missile defenses in Asia.
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Category: Air Defense
USN soliciting for short-range air defense laser
The U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research has released a formal industry solicitation for a vehicle-mounted on-the-move short-range air-defense laser system to defeat Low Observable/Low Radar Cross Section (LO/LRCS) threats to a Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF).
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U.S. deploying THAAD to Guam
The U.S. Defense Department said in an e- mailed statement on Apr. 3 that a THAAD system will be deployed to Guam in coming weeks as a “precautionary move” against North Korea’s ballistic missile threat.
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SBX moving closer to North Korea
U.S. officials say the Sea-based X-band radar is being moved closer to North Korea. USS John S. McCain will be deployed in the Korean peninsular to provide BMD coverage as well.
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Operational life of Patriot missiles extended from 30 to 45 years
The U.S. Army has re-certified the operational life of the worldwide inventory of Patriot missiles from 30 to 45 years.
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