MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS
December 8 - December 14, 2020
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On Wednesday, the Russian Armed Forces released a video showing a recent exercise of its nuclear ballistic and cruise missile capabilities. Two days later, Russia announced it had successfully test-fired a Tsirkon hypersonic missile in the White Sea.
On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that Iran is developing an ICBM. This announcement comes just a week after Iran revealed plans to install three more centrifuges at its Natanz enrichment plant.
On Saturday, the Republic of Korea announced deliveries of new Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles were completed in early November. The PAC-3 missiles are part of South Korea’s efforts to enhance its air and missile defenses amidst North Korea’s growing ballistic missile capabilities.
Also on Saturday, the Ramstein Air Base in Germany experienced a potential incoming missile scare. The base was alerted of a launch but it was soon determined there was no threat and the missile launch was actually part of an exercise.
Also on Saturday, it was announced that Russia had completed a test of its new Vladimir Monomakh Borei-class nuclear submarine in the Sea of Okhotsk. The test included a launch by the Pacific Fleet of 4 Bulava missiles from an underwater position to a target 3,400 miles away.
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Over the past 11 months, the world has witnessed an extraordinarily high usage of missiles, rockets, mortars, and drones in conflict areas, resulting in the killing of people and the destruction of infrastructure. It is a signal of the spiraling proliferation of offensive missile technology across 8 different armed conflicts...
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MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES |
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Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWR) |
The United States has several Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWR) at bases around the world and is in the processes of upgrading other early warning radars to ensure they are integrated into the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) and able provide the system with...
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Russia’s KH-101/102 cruise missiles are descendants of the Soviet era KH-55 missile. The KH-101 is the NATO designation for the missile carrying conventional warheads. It was first tested in 1995. When the cruise missile is affixed with a nuclear warhead, it is given the designation KH-102...
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Iran’s Shahab-1 is a short-range ballistic missile derived from the Scud-B. The Shahab-1 has a maximum range of 300km, making it capable of striking several urban areas and military sites near Iran’s borders. The Shahab-1 is liquid fueled, and can typically carry a nuclear or conventional high explosive warhead...
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MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK |
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Captain Gilberto Ortiz
CPT Ortiz is a native of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico. He enlisted in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) in August 2003 as a Military Police Soldier. In 2004 he went to One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Upon Graduation, he served as a driver in the 544th Military Police Company, PRARNG. In 2005, CPT Ortiz enrolled in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. After receiving his commission to 2LT in June 2007 as a Military Police Officer, he was assigned as a Platoon Leader in the 544th Military Police Company, PRARNG, and shortly after he was assigned as the company’s Executive Officer. In July 2009 he transitioned to Alpha Company, 49th Missile Defense Battalion where he was assigned as Platoon Leader. CPT Ortiz’s prior assignments include Platoon Leader, Alpha Company, 49th Missile Defense Battalion, Fort Greely, Alaska; Sensors Operator, HHB, 49th Missile Defense Battalion; Deputy Director, HHB, 49th Missile Defense Battalion and Battalion S-2, 49th Missile Defense Battalion. He is currently serving as Senior Tactical Director, HHB, 49th Missile Defense Battalion. His military education / courses include Basic Officer Leaders Course (Phase 2), Military Police Basic Officer Leaders Course (Phase 3), Cold Weather Leaders Course, Special Reaction Team Course, GMD Basic Course, Army Space Cadre Basic Course, GMD Qualification Course, Introduction to Space, Air Defense Artillery Officer Reclassification Course, Air Defense Artillery Captains Career Course, OPSEC Level 2 Certification, Security Manager Course, Special Security Officer Course, Military Intelligence Officer Transition Course. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Puerto Rico English Language Proficiency Ribbon, Alaska Governor’s Distinguished Unit Citation, the Army Superior Unit Award, and the Army Basic Space Badge. He currently resides in Delta Junction, Alaska. He is married to Noeliana Valentin-Hernandez of Guayama, Puerto Rico. They have two sons, Danel (12) and Dylan (4).
Click here to view all the awardees from the 2020 Alaska Missile Defender of the Year.
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Riki Ellison on the Mike Buck Show (12/9/20) |
The Riki Ellison on the Mike Buck Show on December 9, 2020. Riki and Mike discuss recent successful tests in Hawaii, the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and more...
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