MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS June 9 - June 15, 2020 MDAA Virtual Congressional Roundtable Click here to learn more and RSVP for the event. THE WEEK IN BRIEF Click Here to Watch the Missile Defense Mondays Video On Monday, it was reported that a rocket landed in the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport. No casualties were reported and the attack is the first on the airport since May 6, when three Katyusha rockets struck a nearby military sector. The U.S has accused Iran-backed militias of carrying out these attacks in the past. On Wednesday, two formations of Russian bombers were intercepted by F-22's upon entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone early in the morning. The first formation, comprising two Tu-95 bombers with Su-35 fighter escort, came within 20 nautical miles of Alaska. NORAD said both formations remained in international airspace at all times and highlighted the event as a demonstration of NORAD's "readiness and capability to defend the homeland." On Thursday, it was reported that Lockheed Martin secured a $1.04B contract modification for supporting guided air and missile defense systems for the U.S and foreign allies. The contract covers through October 31, 2024 and includes planning, technical, management, incidental, testing, and manufacturing services for the Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3). Also on Thursday, it was reported U.S. intelligence had identified four to six newly assembled North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and their transporter erector launchers (TELs) in South Pyeongan Province. The TELs with ICBMs were seen being tested late last month, which could be potential preparations for a test launch or use in an upcoming military parade. On Friday, a Chinese Army Yun-8 transport aircraft crossed the unofficial airspace median line into Taiwan. The incursion came after Taiwan test-fired two missiles off the eastern coast of Taitung on Thursday night, part of the self-ruled island's program to bolster its defenses against China. Also on Friday, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act, a $740.5 billion defense policy bill for Fiscal Year 2021. Included in the bill was the Pacific Deterrence Initiative with $1.4 billion in initial funding for items like the Homeland Defense Radar for Hawaii. On Monday, the Defense Ministry of Japan announced that it suspended the deployment of Aegis Ashore missile defense systems, citing costs and technical problems. The Defense Ministry had been planning to install two of the systems, one in Akita Prefecture and the other in Yamaguchi, where the deployments were also facing strong opposition from local residents. Also on Monday, Japan reported it would finalize the deployment of Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missile defense system to four military bases by June. The current Patriot PAC-3 batteries deployed have a maximum firing range of 70 km, while the new version has an extended range of up to 100 km. Click here to read all of the headlines from the week. MDAA ALERTS Star Track, the Next Generation We are building in space an extended array of multitudes of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. This array is a joint project between the Space Development Agency (SDA) and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and will be able to provide global birth to death tracking of hypersonic... Click here to read more. The Right Leader at the Right Time We look to the future with encouragement, unity and strength for our deterrence against our external threats and for our national security as the confirmation of the new United States Chief of the Air Force, General Charles Q. Brown was announced... Click here to read more. The Start of the Process Last Friday, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) released its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2021 and sent it to the Senate floor for a future vote. Click here to read more. MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES Hwasong-15/KN-22 On November 29, 2017 around 3:00am Pyongyang Time, North Korea test fired a ballistic missile from the Sain-ni area. This test came after a two-month lull in North Korean missile tests. The test was a milestone as it marked the longest flight of a North Korean ICBM...  Learn more about Hwasong-15. Aegis Ashore Aegis Ashore was first announced in 2009 as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) and is the land-based variant of the sea-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system. Aegis Ashore shares components of the ship-based version including the... Learn more about Aegis Ashore. Patriot Missile Defense System The Patriot missile defense system is a ground-based, mobile missile defense interceptor deployed by the United States and many other nations. The Patriot system detects, tracks, and engages UAVs, cruise missiles, and short-range or tactical ballistic missiles... Learn more about Patriot. NEWS MDAA IN THE NEWS Agency seeks hypersonic missile defense system proposals - 6/9/20 - UPI Space Development Agency Seeks Hypersonic Missile Defense Satellites - 6/9/20 - Defense World The American proliferated LEO architecture - 6/9/20 - Satellite Observation MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS Lockheed Martin partners with TAQNIA for new satellite ground system in KSA - 6/9/20 - SatelliteProMe S. Korea, US conducted missile defense exercises as planned in H1: defense minister - 6/10/10 - The Korea Herald DoD to test laser communications terminals in low Earth orbit - 6/10/20 - Space News Lockheed Gets $1B PAC-3 Missile Production Funds - 6/11/20 - GovCon Wire Senate bill promises more funding for space-base hypersonic defense, but mum on details - 6/12/20 - C4ISRNET U.S Senate Approves Funding for Hawaii Missile Radar System - 6/12/20 - Civil Beat Japan halts plan to deploy Aegis Ashore missile defense system - 6/15/20 - The Japan Times Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed missile targeting Najran - 6/15/20 - Aljazeera Japan finalizes deployment of Patriot PAC-3MSE air defense missile systems to 4 military bases - 6/15/20 - Army Recognition THREAT NEWS S-400, Pantsir air defense systems repel enemy missile strikes in Baltic Fleet drills - 6/9/20 - Tass Russian Navy missile cruiser to strike enemy surface ships in Arctic drills - 6/9/20 - Tass Shipbuilders to deliver latest cruise missile corvette to Russian Navy by year-end - 6/10/20 - Tass Missile hits near US base in Baghdad international airport, no casualties - 6/10/20 - Alarabiya Russia’s air and missile defense forces repel notional air strike on Moscow in drills - 6/10/20 - Tass Russian Army awards contract to Almaz-Antey for new anti-aircraft defense systems - 6/10/20 - Defence Blog NORAD: F-22s intercept Russian bombers near Alaska - 6/10/20 - Air Force Times Iran’s Rouhani urges UN to nix US ‘conspiracy’ to extend arms embargo - 6/11/20 - i24 News Pantsir S1M: Russia to Feature Advanced Version of Anti-Aircraft-Gun Missile in Moscow Parade - 6/11/20 - International Business Times Russian Baltic Fleet pilots crush enemy ships in drills as NATO holds Baltops exercise - 6/11/20 - Tass Iran's rocket arsenal puts Middle East peace at risk - 6/12/20 - The National Lessons from Yemen's Missile War - 6/12/20 - Defense One Beijing sends warplane to buzz Taiwan after missile test - 6/12/20 - South China Morning Post UN links items in arms shipments and missile attacks to Iran - 6/15/20 - Military.com Russia starts selling the ONLY hypersonic missile radar system in the world - 6/15/20 - Russia Beyond OTHER NEWS ICBM threats have grown, and so must the U.S. response - 6/9/20 - Washington Times Israeli jets violate Lebanese air borders - 6/11/20 - News.am Republicans urge Trump to reject slashing US troop presence in Germany - 6/11/20 - The Hill Senate Armed Services advances NDAA, Space Force acquisition reforms not included - 6/12/20 - Space News Announcement expected on troop increase in Poland, US official says - 6/15/20 - Stars and Stripes Stay Connected: ‌ ‌ ‌ 515 King Street, Suite 330, Alexandria, VA 22314 Unsubscribe [email protected] About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!