MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS November 3 - November 9, 2020 THE WEEK IN BRIEF Click Here to Watch The Missile Defense Mondays Video On Wednesday, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps unveiled a new homegrown multiple ballistic missile launcher. The automatic system, manufactured by the IRGC Aerospace Force, is designed to launch long-range ballistic missiles. On Thursday, it was reported that the Israeli Navy is slated to receive its first of four German-made Sa'ar-6-class corvettes. The corvettes will serve to help Israel defend its natural gas rigs and trade routes. Also on Thursday, the U.S. and Japan concluded exercise Keen Sword 21. The joint-bilateral field training exercise tested the U.S. and Japan’s joint capability to perform cross and multi-domain operations. On Friday, it was announced that the Navy has contracted Northrup Grumman to build Coyote supersonic target drones for the Army and Navy. The drones are designed to help hone missile defense skills, particularly in defense against hypersonic weapons.  On Monday, it was reported that the Admiral Makarov frigate performed a practice firing on the Kalibir-NK precision cruise missile system. The system sees eight Kalibir-NK launchers on each frigate that are capable of striking targets up to 2,600km away. Click here to read all of this week's headlines. MDAA ALERTS We Must In the ambiguous times of democracy for our nation, strength is demonstrated to the international community with stability, peace, and deterrence. Last week, the United States proved the reliability of its nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) force... Click here to read more. Our Democracy Consistent with the long-standing democratic traditions of the United States of America, a new President was elected. We congratulate President-elect, Joseph R. Biden. We look to his leadership in 2021 to bring stronger alliances with allies and partners around the world on missile defense... Click here to read more. MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES KN-11 On May 9th, 2015 a KNCA report claimed North Korea to have test fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). North Korea has dubbed this SLBM the Bukkeukseong-1 (Polaris-1 or KN-11). The range of the missile is estimated around 900km... Learn more about KN-11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pose unique strategic challenges that are relatively new to military planners. Diverse UAS models have proliferated across the globe over the past decade while the technology has improved, allowing greater use of UAS systems both in a military capacity, but also the private sector... Learn more about UAS. Boost Phase Missile Defense Boost phase missile defense entails the destruction of an enemy missile during the earliest stages of its flight, while it remains within the Earth’s atmosphere. A viable boost phase defense has long been considered the “holy grail” of BMD, as boosting missiles are... Learn more about Boost Phase Missile Defense. MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK Specialist Emanuel Diaz Santiago Torres SPC Diaz Santiago has been stationed at Fort Greely since May 2018 and has become the example for which all Junior Enlisted Soldiers should strive. As a driver trainer, SPC Diaz personally qualified over 30 Soldiers on the HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer; which then allowed him to conduct driving tests and ride checks for them as well. SPC Diaz Santiago further certified Soldiers of the company in proper tow bar training; which further increased Soldier knowledge, training, and certification in the proper way to manipulate government property. This training iteration was an asset, not only to the platoon, but the company as a whole, as it reinforced the concept of stewardship for government property. His experience and knowledge were also utilized from his Communication Clerk role that has been part of multiple company level inspections that met 100% of all accountability and maintenance requirements of all sensitive items. All other accomplishments aside, SPC Diaz Santiago takes time to personally instruct and mentor other Soldiers for personal improvement and career progression. SPC Diaz Santiago joined the Army in 2012 as a Computer Detection/System Repairer Soldier. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Georgia and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He was then assigned to the 192nd Support Battalion, Bravo Company at San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2013, he was reassigned to the 225th Military Police (MP) Company in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico; which is when he reclassified as Military Police at Fort Allen, Puerto Rico. SPC Diaz Santiago was then assigned to the Puerto Rico National Guard Counter-drug Program as a Criminal Analyst in 2014. In 2015, his home unit was mobilized to Soto Cano Air Force Base, Honduras where he supported the security mission for local coalition forces until mobilization completed in 2016. In May 2018, SPC Diaz Santiago transitioned to the MP Ground-Based Interceptor Security Company, at Fort Greely, Alaska. SPC Diaz Santiago is married to Sheila Negron Rosado and he has five children Camilla, Arianis, Yasser, Gabriela, and Lia. He has completed his Associate of Art Degree in Electrical Technology and is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science. Click here to view all the awardees from the 2020 Alaska Missile Defender of the Year. NEWS MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS 49th Missile Defense Battalion Soldier embraces Native Alaskan heritage - 11/3/20 - The U.S. Army U.S. Army install improved early ballistic missile warning system in South Korea - 11/3/20 - Defense Blog Lockheed Martin to perform life cycle engineering on Navy Aegis Weapon System in 720 million contract - 11/4/20 - Military and Aerospace Electronics Missile defense service member joins Space Force – 11/5/2020 – The Redstone Rocket Reagan Test Site tracks blaze of glory – 11/5/2020 – The Redstone Rocket Exercise Keen Sword 21 enhances U.S.-Japan Alliance – 11/6/2020 – Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Israel set to receive new warship to defend gas rigs from missile attack – 11/6/2020 – The Times of Israel Northrop Grumman to build 19 GQM-163A drones for training defenders to fight hypersonic cruise missiles - 11/6/2020 - Military and Aerospace Electronics US approves possible foreign sale of SM-2 Block IIIC missiles for Canadian Navy – 11/6/2020 – Navy Recognition THREAT NEWS Deadly Taliban Attack On Governor’s Volleyball-Playing Bodyguards Points To Armed Drone Use - 11/3/20 - The Drive North Korea is building submarines capable of firing ballistic missiles - 11/3/20 - The Jerusalem Post IRGC Unveils New Missile System (+Video) - 11/4/20 - Tasnim News Agency Solutions integrated in Russia’s Bulava sea-launched missile prove efficient — developer - 11/4/20 - Tass Stay Connected: ‌ ‌ ‌ MDAA | 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!