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Jul- 2025 -

3 July

Arms

A target missile was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii during Flight Test Standard Missile-45. The USS JOHN FINN (DDG-113) detected and tracked the target missile with its onboard AN/SPY-1 radar using the Aegis Baseline 9.C2 weapon system. Upon acquiring and tracking the target, the ship launched an SM-3 Block IIA guided missile which intercepted the target.

Lockheed Secures Up to $3B for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $2.97 billion to extend its role as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Combat Systems Engineering Agent.

Jun- 2025 -

26 June

Air

250603-N-FC892-1158 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2025) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to load an AIM-9X missile on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

Rojoef Manuel

MDA Eyes ‘Gunslinger’ Air-Launched Missile for Hypersonic Threat Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency is considering the use of the Air Intercept Missile 174B “Gunslinger” air-to-air missile as a primary solution against hypersonic threats.

25 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Long Range Discrimination Radar Tracks Live ICBM in First Flight Test

The US Missile Defense Agency has successfully conducted its first flight test of the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at the Clear Space Force Station in Alaska, around two years after its original schedule.

May- 2025 -

22 May

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ US Missile Defense Plan Faces Major Challenges

US President Donald Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” missile shield faces significant technical and political challenges, and it could cost far more than he has estimated to achieve its goals.

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.

Feb- 2025 -

5 February

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed Awarded $2.8 Billion THAAD 6.0 Development Contract

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a THAAD development contract with a ceiling of $2.81 billion.

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.

15 January

Americas

Stratolaunch's 747 Spirit of Mojave launch platform will integrate the Talon-A vehicles in support of the US Missile Defense Agency.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Awards Stratolaunch $24.7M Hypersonic Flight Test Contract

The US has awarded a $24.7 million contract to Stratolaunch for testing advanced defense systems against hypersonic weapons.

Dec- 2024 -

12 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Performs Exo-Atmospheric Intercept of Ballistic Missile Target in Guam

The US Missile Defense Agency has successfully performed its first live exo-atmospheric intercept of a ballistic missile target using the Aegis Guam System.

Oct- 2024 -

17 October

Americas