Land-Based Ballistic Missile Defense

Latest in Land-Based Ballistic Missile Defense

Trump is proposing an Iron Dome air defense system for the US.

Trump’s Nebulous “Iron Dome” Pledge Actually Reflects Very Real Homeland Threats Trump’s Nebulous “Iron Dome” Pledge Actually Reflects Very Real Homeland Threats

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Jul 22 2:19 PM EDT

Russian missile strike on airfield in Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Strikes Airbase In Drone-Directed Missile Attack Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Strikes Airbase In Drone-Directed Missile Attack

By Howard Altman

Jul 1 9:30 PM EDT

Russia has moved its S-500 Prometheus air defense system to Crimea, says Ukraine's spy boss.

S-500 Prometheus Air Defense System Now Protecting Russia’s Kerch Bridge: Ukraine’s Spy Boss S-500 Prometheus Air Defense System Now Protecting Russia’s Kerch Bridge: Ukraine’s Spy Boss

By Howard Altman

Jun 12 8:19 PM EDT

Artist rendering of NGI in flight.

Showdown Brewing Over Ballistic Missile Interceptor Site On East Coast Showdown Brewing Over Ballistic Missile Interceptor Site On East Coast

By Howard Altman

Jun 11 7:16 PM EDT

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile might provide the United States a ready path to acquiring an air-launched ballistic missile, a type of weapon that is seeing a renaissance around the world.

Army’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Should Be Adapted Into An Air Launched Weapon Army’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Should Be Adapted Into An Air Launched Weapon

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Jun 10 4:54 PM EDT

Elements of a US Army Typhon missile system have arrived in the Philippines for an exercise, which sends signals throughout the region, especially toward China, and is a major milestone for the service.

Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China’s Backyard For The First Time Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China’s Backyard For The First Time

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 15 7:46 PM EDT

The US Army has announced major planned changes to its overall force structure that includes a significant boost in air and missile defense capacity with a focus on counter-drone and counter-cruise missile capabilities.

Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 28 3:29 PM EST

A wrecked, burned-out car lies in the yard of a high-rise residential building in Dniprovskyi district after a missile explosion on December 13, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. For the second night in a row, Russia is attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles. All ten missiles were intercepted by Ukrainian Air Defense Forces. However, fallen missiles' fragments resulted in destruction in Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi and Desnyanskyi districts of Kyiv.

Ukraine Situation Report: Ballistic Missiles Target Kyiv After Biden Meeting Ukraine Situation Report: Ballistic Missiles Target Kyiv After Biden Meeting

By Thomas Newdick

Dec 13 7:47 PM EST

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

By Thomas Newdick

Dec 13 4:27 PM EST

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Arrow Interceptor Downs Ballistic Missile Over Red Sea (Updated)

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Arrow Interceptor Downs Ballistic Missile Over Red Sea (Updated) Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Arrow Interceptor Downs Ballistic Missile Over Red Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Oct 31 2:41 PM EDT

ARROW WEAPON SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGES BALLISTIC MISSILE TARGET

Germany Buying Arrow 3 Missile Defense System Is Israel’s Biggest Weapons Deal Ever Germany Buying Arrow 3 Missile Defense System Is Israel’s Biggest Weapons Deal Ever

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 17 1:45 PM EDT

Moscow Drone Attack

Putin Admits Moscow’s Air Defenses “Need Work” After Multi-Drone Attack Putin Admits Moscow’s Air Defenses “Need Work” After Multi-Drone Attack

By Thomas Newdick

May 30 1:28 PM EDT

South Korea’s New Anti-Ballistic Missile System Downs Targets In Tests South Korea’s New Anti-Ballistic Missile System Downs Targets In Tests

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 22 2:55 PM EST

Israel uses Arrow system for the first time during this war.

Israel’s Arrow 3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System Eyed For New European Air Defense Alliance Israel’s Arrow 3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System Eyed For New European Air Defense Alliance

By Howard Altman

Oct 13 6:24 PM EDT

ARROW WEAPON SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGES BALLISTIC MISSILE TARGET

Germany Choosing Arrow 3 Missile Defense System Would Be A Big Deal Germany Choosing Arrow 3 Missile Defense System Would Be A Big Deal

By Thomas Newdick

Sep 16 5:32 PM EDT

Plan To Massively Upgrade Guam’s Missile Defenses Takes Shape

Plan To Massively Upgrade Guam’s Missile Defenses Takes Shape Plan To Massively Upgrade Guam’s Missile Defenses Takes Shape

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 16 5:52 PM EDT