MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS September 1 - September 7, 2020 THE WEEK IN BRIEF Click Here to Watch The Missile Defense Mondays Video On Tuesday, the Department of Defense released its annual report on military and security developments for China. The report addressed China’s actions in the South China Sea and included assessments of China’s military modernization through its nuclear program, hypersonic weapons, and anti-satellite capabilities. Also on Tuesday, it was reported that during a meeting, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono discussed plans to replace the canceled Aegis Ashore system. The two leaders agreed on the danger of the threat from North Korea and the importance of showing a strong partnership between the US and Japan. On Wednesday, the Chiefs of the General Staff of Belarus and Russia - Alexander Volfovich and Valery Gerasimov - held a phone call to discuss preparations for their military cooperation during Slavic Brotherhood-2020 and Kavkaz-2020 exercises and drills. The events, which also include other nations, work to increase joint capabilities for warfighting and defense strategy. On Thursday, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Rob Soofer stated that despite a moratorium on test launches, North Korea is still advancing its ICBM program in hopes of expanding its reach and capability. This comes as officials suggest that North Korea is planning to show off a new ICBM at an upcoming military parade. Click here to read all of the headlines from the week. MDAA ALERTS Peace Through Strong Leadership On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced from Tokyo that he would be stepping down from his position. As a prominent world leader and the elected leader of Japan since 2012 and previously from 2006 to 2007, he has brought tremendous stability and peace to a region that has seen much volatility and crisis... Click here to read more. Rimming the Pacific The long-standing team making of the Pacific Allied Forces bi-annual “Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)” 2020 concluded on Monday. It is the world’s largest preeminent international maritime warfare exercise that has been held every two years since 1971. A critical maritime coalition exercise administered by... Click here to read more. MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES Iran Irann’s continued and open refinement of ballistic missile technology poses a serious threat to the Middle East, Europe, and the United States and the country has become a major proliferator of weapons and technology to terrorist organizations. Coupled with the country’s missile capabilities is its robust civil nuclear... Learn more about Iran. Counter-Artillery, Rocket, Mortar (C-RAM) The Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) / Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system was developed early during Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom in order to protect ground forces and forward operating bases from the threat of rockets, artillery, and mortars... Learn more about C-RAM. Turkey Turkey is a key NATO member located at the gateway between Europe and the Middle East. The country borders two failed states–Iraq and Syria–and subsequently is under constant threat from the residual effects of regional conflict. The Syrian civil conflict poses a threat to Turkish.... Learn more about Turkey. NEWS MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS Will Hawaii’s $1.9 Billion Missile Radar System Get Built? - 9/1/20 - Civil Beat Australian Navy guided missile destroyers set for Aegis combat system upgrade - 9/2/20 - Defense Connect Japan, US agree to work toward establishing new missile defense system - 9/3/20 - American Military News ABMS Demo Proves AI Chops For C2 - 9/4/20 - Breaking Defense Navy Commissions Naval Support Facility Redzikowo, a Future Aegis Ashore Site - 9/4/20 - Sea Power Magazine Japan considers building new destroyers solely for missile defense - 9/4/20 - Japan Times THREAT NEWS Russian navy conducts major maneuvers near Alaska - 8/31/20 - Military Times How would US Navy stop Chinese ‘carrier killer’ anti-ship missiles? - 9/1/20 - Fox News DOD Releases 2020 Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China - 9/2/20 - Defense.gov Russia to complete trials of advanced coastal defense missile system by late 2021 - 9/2/20 - Tass Military chiefs from Russia, Belarus discuss preparations for joint drills - 9/3/20 - Tass Chinese Navy Cruisers May Be First To Get Ballistic Missiles - 9/3/20 - Forbes North Korea Is Still Developing ICBMs Despite Test Freeze: U.S. Official - 9/4/20 - Newsweek Russia Deployed S-400 Surface-to-Air Missile in Recent Drills - 9/4/20 - National Interest OTHER NEWS Small RIMPAC Ends With Big Allied Missile Barrage - 9/1/20 - Breaking Defense U.S. Military Defends Rocket Drills Called ‘Extremely Dangerous’ by Russia - 9/2/20 - Newsweek US Army pursues new mid-range missile, as tactical missile upgrade hits delay - 9/3/20 - Defense News 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!