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On Tuesday, September 5, the U.S. Air Force was leading discussions on developing a domestic cruise missile defense system, which would include a network of surface-to-air missile sites, advanced sensor systems, and command and control networks. Other kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities, including directed energy weapons and electronic warfare systems, could also be part of the defense equation. These efforts are driven by a desire to protect critical infrastructure from potential cruise missile attacks. However, cost is a major concern, and a layered, nuanced approach, which may include autonomous platforms, deception, and denial, will likely be necessary.
On Wednesday, September 6, Poland signed an agreement to purchase 12 Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors and 48 Patriot surface-to-air missile launchers from the US. The purchase is part of Poland's ongoing WISŁA air and missile defense program, and will be integrated into the program's second phase. The program aims to bolster Poland's security and defense against a range of air and missile threats. The Patriot is a ground-based air defense system that counters long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and an array of air-breathing weapons. Meanwhile, LTAMDS incorporates a 360-degree active electronically scanned array radar powered by Raytheon's proprietary Gallium Nitride technology.
On Friday, September 8, a meeting between defense chiefs from The United States, South Korea, and Japan took place during which they agreed to accelerate the sharing of missile-warning data and plan additional joint military drills in response to ongoing threats from North Korea. The defense chiefs also discussed North Korea's ongoing missile testing and agreed to further strengthen the three countries' reaction capabilities against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
On Saturday, September 9, MBDA UK and PGZ have agreed to develop a new medium-range CAMM interceptor, called CAMM-MR, which will have a range of 100km and is designed for land and naval anti-aircraft defense. The missile will complement the CAMM and CAMM-ER in the integrated air and missile defense capabilities of the MIECZNIK-class frigate and PILICA+/NAREW/WISLA ground-based air defense systems programs. The agreement comes as part of the UK-Poland 2030 strategic partnership, in which the two governments agreed to move forward with the development of a future common missile based on the Common Anti-Air Modular Missile family.
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