"When the Sea-Based X-Band radar is dry docked for an overhaul in roughly the 2020 time frame, it won’t affect the U.S. capability to detect any missile threats in the Pacific, according to the …
Increasingly sophisticated test plans for US homeland missile defense system on horizon
"On the heels of a successful intercept test of its homeland missile defense system against an intercontinental ballistic missile target, Missile Defense Agency Director Vice Adm. Jim Syring detailed …
Putin says U.S. missile systems in Alaska, South Korea challenge Russia
"Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that elements of a U.S. anti-missile system in Alaska and South Korea were a challenge to Russia and that Moscow had no choice but to build up its …
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‘Direct collision’ for US homeland missile defense interceptor test against ICBM target
"A monumental intercept test for the United States’ critical homeland defense system designed to defend against intercontinental ballistic missile threats from North Korea and Iran was a success, the …
Two men killed in Portland after trying to stop anti-Muslim rant: police
"Two men were stabbed to death in the U.S. city of Portland on Friday when they tried to stop their attacker from harassing two women because they appeared to be Muslim, police said." Source: Two men …
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Trump threatens to prosecute over Manchester attack leaks
" View more sharing options Anushka Asthana Political editor Thursday 25 May 2017 12.25 EDT Last modified on Thursday 25 May 2017 20.00 EDT Donald Trump has ordered a review into how sensitive …
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North Korea, if left unchecked, on ‘inevitable’ path to nuclear ICBM: U.S.
"North Korea, if left unchecked, is on an 'inevitable' path to obtaining a nuclear-armed missile capable of striking the United States, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lieutenant General Vincent …
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Trump’s Military Buildup Won’t Begin Until 2019
"Don’t expect to see President Donald Trump’s promised military buildup kick into gear until 2019, senior Pentagon officials said Tuesday, hours after delivering their 2018 request to …
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Manchester attack: UK threat level raised to highest
"The UK terror threat level has been raised to its highest level of 'critical', meaning further attacks may be imminent, Theresa May has said. The move came after investigators were unable to rule out …
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North Korea says missile meets all specifications, ready for mass-production
"North Korea said on Monday it had successfully tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile which met all technical requirements and could now be mass-produced, indicating advances in its ambitions …
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