missile defense

May- 2025 -

28 May

Air

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office. Photo: The White House

Trump Says ‘Golden Dome’ Free for Canada — If It Joins US

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free — but only if it becomes part of the United States.

27 May

Americas

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Says US Missile Shield Plans Risk ‘Nuclear War’ in Space

North Korea slammed US President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plan as a "very dangerous" threat that could spark nuclear war in space.

20 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Receives First Upgraded AN/TPY-2 Radar For Boosted Hypersonic Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency has received its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar to detect, track, and discriminate among ballistic missile threats.

6 May

Technology

Two of Northrop Grumman’s relay ground stations are seen over the horizon in a field. The image has an orange tinge from the sun seen in the upper left side of the image. The white buildings are shaped like orbs.

Juster Domingo

Northrop Grumman to Build New US Space Force Ground Stations

Northrop Grumman is set to build advanced relay ground stations in the US and UK to improve critical missile warning and tracking satellites.

Apr- 2025 -

18 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Roke Wins $333 Million UK Missile Defense Research Contract

Roke has been awarded a framework contract by the UK to lead a wide range of research activities supporting the country’s missile defense.

17 April

Americas

Exterior shot of L3Harris' expanded Fort Wayne facility

Christine Casimiro

L3Harris $125M Facility Upgrade Powers US ‘Golden Dome’ Effort

L3Harris has completed the expansion of its space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to support US homeland missile defense.

Jan- 2025 -

30 January

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Receives 900th THAAD Interceptor

The US Missile Defense Agency has taken delivery of its 900th Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor from Lockheed Martin.

Nov- 2024 -

21 November

Air

Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defence System facility at Redzikowo, Poland

Christine Casimiro

NATO Takes Charge of Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Poland

NATO has formally assumed command of the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Redzikowo, Poland, about a week after the site’s official inauguration.

Aug- 2024 -

7 August

Arms