MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS June 6th - 12th, 2023 THE WEEK IN BRIEF On Monday June 5, it was reported that the USC SHIELD program, completing its second year, is a partnership among the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, a non-profit that seeks to generate support for continued testing and development of missile defense systems. With the goal of bridging bureaucratic gaps between policy and engineering innovations, the program brings together professionals in government, military and industry. USC SHIELD touches on a wide range of policy and engineering topics, including international diplomacy, artificial intelligence and the history of missile defense. On Tuesday, June 6, Iran unveiled what officials are describing as its first domestically-made hypersonic ballistic missile, one it claims can "bypass the most advanced anti-ballistic missile systems of the United States" and "Israel’s Iron Dome." The Fattah missile, which was showcased at a ceremony attended by Iranian President Ebrahim Rahisi and commanders of the country’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, has a top speed of around Mach 14 – more than 10,000 mph -- according to Reuters, citing Iranian state media. On Wednesday, June 7, South Korea’s defence ministry has lodged a “stern” protest with Beijing and Moscow, local media reported, after Chinese and Russian military planes entered the country’s air defence identification zone unannounced during what China’s defence ministry said was a joint patrol exercise. South Korean fighter jets were scrambled on Tuesday in response to the presence of four Chinese and four Russian military aircraft which did not violate the country’s airspace but did enter South Korea’s air defence identification zone (KADIZ). On Thursday June 8, it was reported that the Pentagon is set to announce as early as Friday a long-term arms package for Ukraine heavy on air defense munitions valued at more than $2 billion, according to administration officials. The money, to be awarded under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, will bankroll the purchase of Hawk missile launchers and missiles and two types of advanced Patriot air defense missiles. One is the Patriot Advanced Capability Missile-3, or Pac-3, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corp. Click here to read all of this week's headlines. MDAA ALERTS Vice Admiral Jon Hill, Director of MDA 2019-2023 "We give great respect and gratitude to Vice Admiral Jon Hill, the director of MDA from 2019 to 2023, for his tremendous leadership and stability over the Missile Defense Agency during our nation’s biggest political swings in Presidential power coupled with the reality of the combat missile threat facing the nation and our allies in Europe and Taiwan..." Click here to read more. MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES Ukrainian War Updates Track the number and type of missiles used in the Ukrainian war, the number of casualties, and daily news highlights. Track updates on the conflict in Ukraine. Taiwan Incursion Updates Track the number and type of incursions in the Taiwan Strait, the number of missiles fired, aircraft crossing the ADIZ, and daily news highlights. Track updates on the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK Sergeant Zachary Hladik SGT Hladik hails from Ocala, Florida. He enlisted in 2015 as a Military Police Officer and went to One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Upon completing OSUT, SGT Hladik was assigned to the 690th MP Company in Crystal River, Florida. In 2017, SGT Hladik transitioned to Avenger Crewmember (14S), serving with 1-265th Charlie Battery ADA, out of Deland, Florida. In 2018, SGT Hladik transferred to the Alaska Army National Guard as a full time AGR soldier with A Company, 49th Missile Defense Battalion at Fort Greely, Alaska. During his initial tour, he served in many capacities within Alpha Company: Team Member, Team Leader, Platoon Armorer, BOSS President, Color Guard team member, Admin NCOIC, Entry Control NCOIC, and Sergeant of the Guard for all security operations. At the end of his three year AGR tour, he extended for three additional years in the AKARNG and with the 49th Missile Defense Battalion. In 2022, SGT Hladik transitioned from A Company to 49th HHB to work in the Fire Direction Center (FDC) as a Communications Operator. SGT Hladik’s prior assignments include: Communications Operator, HHB 49th Missile Defense Battalion, Team Leader, A Company 49th Missile Defense Battalion, Team Member 1-265th ADA, and Team Member 690th Military Police Company. His military education/courses include: Avenger Crew Member Course, Advance Leader Course, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Qualification Course, Basic Leader Course, Military Police, Combat Life Saver Course. He is currently working towards his Associate’s Degree in Psychology. His awards and decorations include: Driver and Mechanic badge with Driver-Wheeled Vehicles, Army Good Conduct Medal, 2 Army Achievement Medals, Humanitarian Service Ribbon, Noncommissioned Officers Proficiency Ribbon, Florida State Service Ribbon, Alaska Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, and Army Service Ribbon. Click here to view all the awardees from the 2022 Alaska Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony. NEWS HEADLINES MDAA IN THE NEWS USC SHIELD students develop missile defense strategies to deter war - USC Sol Price School of Public Policy - 06/05/2023 ‘Iran’s new missile is a threat, but can be countered’ - JNS - 06/08/2023 MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS Latest tests of Israel’s maritime Iron Dome, C-Dome, take aim at ‘future’ threats - Breaking Defense - 06/07/2023 South Korea to acquire new AEW&C aircraft to track North Korean missiles - Janes - 06/07/2023 The Netherlands and Ukraine ask Spain to provide Kyiv with a Patriot air defense system - Yahoo News - 06/08/2023 THREAT NEWS 4 Chinese, 4 Russian military planes enter S. Korea's air defense zone without notice: S. Korean military - Yonhap News Agency - 06/06/2023 37 Chinese Warplanes Cross Into Taiwan’s Defense Zone - The Defense Post - 06/08/2023 Ukraine’s Prized IRIS-T Air Defense System Attacked By Russian Drone In Video - The Drive - 06/08/2023 OTHER NEWS Makin Island ARG, 13th MEU Deployment Marks Amphibious Shift to the Pacific - USNI News - 06/06/2023 Japan supports Sweden's NATO membership as defense ministers strengthen ties - ABC News - 06/07/2023 NATO allies prepare unprecedented air deployment exercise over Europe in show of force to Russia - AP News - 06/07/2023 Stay Connected: MDAA | 515 King Street, Suite 330, Alexandria, VA 22314 Unsubscribe [email protected] Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!