THIS WEEK IN MISSILE DEFENSE September 14 - September 20, 2019 THE WEEK IN BRIEF Click Here to Watch This Week in Missile Defense Video On Saturday, twenty drones and about a dozen cruise missiles produced at least nineteen impacts at two Saudi oil facilities. Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility, but photos show impacts consistent with coming from Iran or Iraq. Iraq denied its’ territory was used and both U.S. and Saudi officials insist Iran is responsible. On Monday, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, and the U.S. Air Force connected an F-35, a U-2, and a multi-domain ground station via data links for a missile defense exercise called Project Riot. MDA used the F-35 as a sensor to detect a missile launch. The U-2 acted as a relay between the jet and the air defense commander on the ground. Also on Monday, Raytheon announced a new air-to-air missile. The Peregrine is applicable for use against cruise missiles, drones, and manned aircraft. It will be half the size of current weapons but achieve greater speed and maneuverability. Details on when it might be available for testing and sale were not released. On Wednesday, the Space Development Agency (SDA) laid out its vision for a military space architecture. It calls for seven layers: command and control, a space-based communication system, three sensing layers, a battle management layer, and a navigation layer. The SDA intends to launch experimental satellites in FY2021. The SDA is aiming to have an initial capability for an advanced missile threat tracking layer in 2024. On Thursday, it was reported researchers at Middlebury Institute said satellite images suggested North Korea might be preparing to deploy a new ballistic missile capable submarine. The images show a structure covering almost an entire quay at a shipyard in Sinpo. The structure is about 100 meters long – longer than what North Korea has used to build conventional submarines. Click here to read all of the headlines from the week. MDAA ALERTS Transcript Yesterday, we asked the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, John Rood, to provide a status update on each of the six missile defense policy initiatives stated by President Donald Trump on January 17, 2019 at the release of the MDR. Click here to read more. MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance (AN/TPY-2) Manufactured by Raytheon and specifically designed for ballistic missile defense, the Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance (AN/TPY-2) is deployed to enhance the ballistic missile defense system by adding robustness against a Learn more about the AN/TPY-2. Australia Due to its strategic position in the South Pacific Ocean and historical ties, Australia is a key ally of the United States. In the past, Australian defense policy has generally been opposed to the development of major ballistic missile defense systems.  Learn more about Australia. Musudan The Musudan is a North Korean road-mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) that began development in the early 1990s, deriving its design from the Russian R-27/SS-N-6 submarine-launched ballistic missile. [1][2] The one- to two-stage North Korean IRBM uses liquid propellant, has a payload capacity of Learn more about the Musudan. MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK Sergeant First Class Curtis Guitreau SFC Guitreau was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He joined the United States Army in August of 2002. He attended Basic Combat Training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Bliss, Texas as a Patriot Enhanced Operator/Maintainer. During his career, SFC Guitreau served as a Senior Engagement Controller, Support and Fire Control Platoon Sergeant, Army Recruiter, Battery First Sergeant, and Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Evaluator. He participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. His additional overseas assignments include four years in the Republic of Korea and one year in Qatar as a Patriot Senior Leader. SFC Guitreau has previously been assigned to the 1st Battalion 43rd Air Defense in Osan, South Korea; 1st Battalion 7th Air Defense in Ft. Bliss, Texas; USAREC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; 3rd Battalion 43rd Air Defense in Ft. Bliss, Texas; and is currently assigned as the G37 GMD Operations NCOIC. SFC Guitreau’s military and civilian education includes Basic Leader Course; Advance Leader Course; Army Recruiter; SHARP Course; Senior Leader Course; Army Space Cadre Course Phase I and II; TFCC Radar Operator/Maintainer; Ground-based Midcourse Defense Course; GMD System Trainer Operator Course; National Security Space Institute 200 Course, and he has completed 118 credit hours with Columbia College. SFC Guitreau’s awards and decorations include the Army Master Recruiter Badge, Army Basic Space Badge, Marksman Qualification Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (6 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (7 Oak Leaf Clusters), Good Conduct Medal (5th award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (#3), Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon (#3). SFC Guitreau is married to his wife Theresa Guitreau for 12 years. Together they have 3 children, Lydia Guitreau (Age 7), Elizabeth Guitreau (Age 5), and Andrew Guitreau (Age 2). Click here to view the winners from the 2019 NORAD & USNORTHCOM Missile Warning and Defender of the Year. NEWS MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS Project Riot demonstrates networked missile defense – 09/17/2019 – New Atlas Did U.S. Missile Defenses Fail During Saudi Oil Attack? – 09/17/2019 – The National Interest RUSSIA OFFERS SAUDI ARABIA SAME MISSILE DEFENSE IT SOLD IRAN AFTER U.S. SYSTEMS FAIL TO STOP ATTACK – 09/17/2019 - Newsweek Should the Air Force spend even more on missile warning satellites? – 09/18/2019 – C4ISRNet A new orbit for some of the Pentagon’s missile warning satellites – 09/19/2019 – C4ISRNet Iraq’s ambassador to Russia: S-400 purchase ‘not on the table yet’ – 09/20/2019 – Rudaw Navy asks Congress for three new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in 2020 budget – 09/20/2019 – Stars and Stripes THREAT NEWS US said to accuse Iran of launching cruise missiles, drones at Saudi Oil Sites – 09/16/2019 – Times of Israel Houthi Forces in Yemen Warn of More Attacks on Saudi Oil Systems – 09/16/2019 – The New York Times Russia Has Made Some Dangerous Changes to Its Zircon Hypersonic Missile – 09/18/2019 – The National Interest/Yahoo Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Have Missiles That Could Sink a Navy Warship – 09/18/2019 – The National Interest/Yahoo Several missiles flew over Kuwait air space targeting sensitive Saudi landmarks – 09/19/2019 – Arab Times The Reason Why America Isn’t Ready to Protect Itself from Russian Hypersonic Missiles – 09/19/2019 – The National Interest Images suggest N.Korea building ballistic subs – 09/20/2019 – NHK- World-Japan OTHER NEWS Russia deploys S-400 missile defense systems in Arctic – 09/16/2019 – Daily Times Pentagon steps up efforts to counter China’s rising power – 09/16/2019 – Times of India North Korea says talks with US could take place in a ‘few weeks’ – 09/16/2019 – New York Post Raytheon unveils new air-to-air missile design – 09/17/2019 – Defense News Suspected Iranian strikes raise US concerns over Chinese missile proliferation – 09/18/2019 – Al-Monitor U.S. eager to spur military tech as China innovates, but Japan industry in ‘lukewarm environment’ – 09/18/2019 – The Japan Times US unlikely to impose sanctions on Turkey over S400 missiles, says Turkish official – 09/19/2019 – The National How Saudi Arabia failed to protect itself from drone and missile attacks – 09/19/2019 – CNBC Iran’s Foreign Minister Vows ‘All-Out War’ if U.S. or Saudis Strike – 09/20/2019 – The New York Times WEB EXCLUSIVE: Details of the Pentagon’s New Space Architecture Revealed – 09/20/2019 – National Defense 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!