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U.S. Navy Supercarrier’s Integrated Combat System Undergoes First Ever Live Fire Test
By
Franz-Stefan Gady
February 13, 2019
The integrated combat system of the USS
Gerald R. Ford
underwent its first ever live fire test this month.
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December 12, 2018
US Navy Shoots Down Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted its second successful SM-3 BlockIIA intercept test in 2018.
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US Navy Shoots Down Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
October 27, 2018
US Navy Successfully Shoots Down Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a SM-3 Block IIA intercept test after two previous failed tests.
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US Navy Successfully Shoots Down Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
October 16, 2018
AN/SPY-6 Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Successfully Tracks Multiple Targets Through Intercept
The SPY-6 continues to see testing and development.
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AN/SPY-6 Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Successfully Tracks Multiple Targets Through Intercept
February 06, 2018
What Does US Participation at the Singapore Airshow Reveal About Trump’s Asia Policy?
A closer look at what an uptick in American involvement at the event signals about the administration’s approach.
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What Does US Participation at the Singapore Airshow Reveal About Trump’s Asia Policy?
February 02, 2018
US Ballistic Missile Intercept Test Fails for 2nd Time
An Aegis Ashore-launched SM-3 Block IIA interceptor failed to hit its target during a ballistic missile defense test on January 31st.
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US Ballistic Missile Intercept Test Fails for 2nd Time
December 11, 2017
Japan’s Defense Ministry Confirms Plans to Buy Long-Range Stand-off Missiles
The Japanese ministry of defense publicly confirmed that it will seek funds for new missiles in next year’s budget.
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Japan’s Defense Ministry Confirms Plans to Buy Long-Range Stand-off Missiles
December 06, 2017
Japan Mulls Long-Range Strike Capability to Hit North Korea
Japan will purportedly allocate funds to study the possibility of arming fighter jets with long-range air-to-ground missiles.
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Japan Mulls Long-Range Strike Capability to Hit North Korea
June 29, 2017
Japan to Arm F-35 Joint Strike Fighter With Long-Range Stand-off Missile
Japan’s military is slowly acquiring more offensive capabilities.
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Japan to Arm F-35 Joint Strike Fighter With Long-Range Stand-off Missile
February 07, 2017
US, Japan Successfully Test New Ballistic Missile Killer
A U.S. Navy ship successfully destroyed a ballistic missile target with a new “hit-to-kill” interceptor.
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US, Japan Successfully Test New Ballistic Missile Killer
February 07, 2017
US Clears $140 Million Missile Deal With South Korea
The Republic of Korea Air Force is slated to receive over 100 new U.S.-made air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles.
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US Clears $140 Million Missile Deal With South Korea
July 22, 2016
US Clears Sale of Advanced Surface-to-Air Missiles to Japan
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of 246 missiles to be used for anti-air warfare at sea.
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US Clears Sale of Advanced Surface-to-Air Missiles to Japan
April 01, 2016
India to Buy 245 US Stinger Air-to-Air Missiles
The acquisition is part of a $3.1 billion India-U.S. defense deal.
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India to Buy 245 US Stinger Air-to-Air Missiles
March 09, 2016
North Korea, Laos Security Ministries Sign Agreement
Plus, how North Korea evades sanctions, the SM-6 missile, and more.
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North Korea, Laos Security Ministries Sign Agreement
March 09, 2016
Revealed: Anti-Aircraft Missile Sinks US Navy Ship in Test
An anti-aircraft missile has sunk a target ship in a test of the U.S. Navy’s new “distributed lethality” concept.
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Revealed: Anti-Aircraft Missile Sinks US Navy Ship in Test
December 18, 2015
On Taiwan Arms Sales, China's Bark May Be Worse Than Its Bite
Putting Beijing's response to the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan in some historical context.
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On Taiwan Arms Sales, China's Bark May Be Worse Than Its Bite
November 24, 2015
US Navy’s Prototype Robot Ship Gets New Sonar
An autonomous vessel designed to track Chinese and Russian subs in shallow waters gets new sonar.
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US Navy’s Prototype Robot Ship Gets New Sonar
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