MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS August 11 - August 17, 2020 THE WEEK IN BRIEF Click Here to Watch The Missile Defense Mondays Video On Tuesday, South Korea announced its intention to invest $250 billion in missile defense systems and submarines aimed at deterring North Korea. According to the five year program, Seoul will develop a missile defense shield similar to Israel's Iron Dome. The plan is part of South Korea's planning for its 2022 takeover of Operational Control Authority, which will give Seoul command over all U.N. forces in the country. On Wednesday, three rockets were fired towards the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. American C-RAM rocket defenses were activated and U.S. fighter jets were seen flying over Baghdad after the attack. No U.S. personnel or civilians were injured, but some embassy equipment was damaged. Also on Wednesday, Israel deployed its first-of-its-kind laser system to the Gaza border to fight incendiary balloons that have been launched from the strip. The Lahav Or (Light Blade) system will target balloons and kites with a range of about 2 km. On Thursday, it was reported that the U.S. and Israel tested an upgraded Arrow 2 missile off the coast of Israel in a successful test. The upgraded missile is designed to defend against long-range projectiles, including potential nuclear threats in the future. Also on Thursday, Saudi forces intercepted two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen towards the city of Khamis Mushait. Coalition forces also shot down a booby trapped drone that made it to the city, with no casualties reported from any of the attacks. On Sunday, Israel's Iron Dome intercepted two rockets fired by Hamas from Gaza into Southern Israel. Debris from one of the rockets struck a home in the city of Sderot, leaving two people reportedly suffering from shock. The situation in Gaza has turned volatile in the past week, with Qatar ceasing its humanitarian cash infusions to the strip, and Israel stopping fuel from entering and reducing Gaza's fishing zone.  Click here to read all of the headlines from the week. MDAA ALERTS Synergy for Missile Defense In a historic breakthrough for peace in the Middle East, the United States President announced the first ever official public partnership of a GCC member with Israel. “Opening direct ties between two of the Middle East’s most dynamic societies and advanced economies will transform the region by spurring economic growth... Click here to read more. Everyday not Someday “Missile defense capabilities give our adversaries pause to rethink their decision calculus. Effective missile defense deters adversaries from attacking because they know they have little chance for success and any potential response could be devastating,” Admiral Richard... Click here to read more. NEW VIDEO Iran's Fateh-110 Missile MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES Directed Energy Directed energy weapons stand as a potentially tremendous development for any missile defense system, both in their own right and as a complement to kinetic weapons systems. Directed energy weapons use high-energy lasers or high-power microwaves... Learn more about DE. Republic of Korea The geostrategic position of the Republic of Korea (ROK/South Korea) is difficult given its proximity to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK/North Korea), which may be fast approaching ballistic missile program readiness – as well as developing a weapons... Learn more about Korea. Arrow-2 The Arrow project began in the 1980s when its design was submitted to the United States in response to President Regan’s Strategic Defense Initiative.[v] The system was promoted as a more effective theater missile defense system than the Patriot air defense platform... Learn more about Arrow. NEWS MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS South Korea to invest $250B in missile defense, submarines - 8/11/20 - UPI Army gets closer to fielding new air defense systems - 8/11/20 - U.S Army While our foes deploy hypersonic weapons, Washington debates about funding - 8/11/20 - The Hill Israel deploys first-of-its-kind laser system to Gaza border to fight incendiary balloons - 8/12/20 - Israel Hayom Israel, US test upgraded Arrow 2 missile, capable of intercepting incoming nukes - 8/13/20 - Times of Israel U.S. Gulf Commander Pushes Allies in Region to Share Defenses - 8/13/20 - Bloomberg U.S. homeland missile defense ‘very effective’ against N.K. ICBM’s: top general - 8/13/20 - Yonhap News Hungary plunks down $1 billion for new air defenses - 8/13/20 - Defense News  IBCS: Army Missile Defense Passes Most Complex Test Yet - 8/14/20 - Breaking Defense Iron Dome intercepts 2 rockets after IDF hits Hamas targets in Gaza - 8/17/20 - Israel Hayom  Saudi-led coalition downs ballistic missile aimed at kingdom: SPA - 8/17/20 - Reuters  THREAT NEWS Iran Touts Buried “Missile Farms” Like Ones The United States Explored During The Cold War - 8/11/20 - The Drive US embassy in Iraq attacked: Three rockets fired near building in central Baghdad - 8/12/20 - Express It doesn’t matter who wins in November, Iran will not renegotiate the JCPOA - 8/12/20 - Atlantic Council As Gaza Border Heats Up, Hamas Fires Rocket Barrage Into Sea in Apparent ‘Warning’ to Israel - 8/13/20 - algemeiner Russian Navy upgraded missile frigate takes to sea for trials - 8/13/20 - Tass Saudi forces intercept 2 ballistic missiles fired from Yemen: SPA - 8/17/20 - AMN North Korea floods kill 22, approach nuclear reactor — but Kim doesn’t want help - 8/14/20 - The Washington Post Azerbaijan Upset As Russia Deliveres S-300 Missile Defence Systems To Armenia – Reports - 8/17/20 - Eurasian Times Iran to unveil new defense equipment - 8/17/20 - Tehran Times OTHER NEWS U.S. Space Force unveils doctrine explaining its role in national security - 8/11/20 - Space News Israel deploys first-of-its-kind laser system to Gaza border to fight incendiary balloons - 8/12/20 - Israel Hayom No More Resets With Russia - 8/12/20 - Foreign Policy Russia and China Playing Musical Chairs in Zero Gravity - 8/14/20 - War on the Rocks Turkey deploys its latest air defense system to Al-Watiya airbase in Libya - 8/14/20 - Defence Blog The Pentagon Now Has a Task Force Searching for UFOs - 8/17/20 - Military.com U.S. Army general to be sworn in as space commander - 8/17/20 - Space News Japan’s Been Proudly Pacifist for 75 Years. A Missile Proposal Challenges That - 8/17/20 - The New York Times Stay Connected: ‌ ‌ ‌ 515 King Street, Suite 330, Alexandria, VA 22314 Unsubscribe [email protected] About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!