MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS December 28, 2020 - January 4, 2021 THE WEEK IN BRIEF On Tuesday, it was announced that the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) had successfully completed its builder’s trials during the previous week. The USS Inouye is a Flight IIA, Aegis Baseline 9 Combat System equipped destroyer. On Wednesday, it was announced that Russia is planning to complete trials of its S-500 missile system and enter it into service in 2021. A few days later, it was reported that Russia is planning to perform test launches of its RS-28 Sarmat ICBM, which is expected to enter combat duty in 2022. Click here to read all of this week's headlines. MDAA ALERTS Congress Got it Right The Congress yesterday put forward its appropriations of $696 billion for the Department of Defense for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, as part of an Omnibus bill to be signed or vetoed by the President. In this appropriations bill, Congress provided the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) an additional $1.331 billion for FY 2021... Click here to read more. Shoot For The Stars Shoot for the stars, keep your vision big and achieve your dreams. Enjoy your family’s and friend’s resilience and holiday cheer over Christmas and the last few days of this extraordinary year of 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Here we come 2021! Click here to read more. Michele Evans 1965 - 2021 She blazed joy, She embodied true charisma, She was a Champion of Missile Defense. She was the grit of competency and the light of positivity to lead her teams in support of our nation’s national security from her blue collar roots of New York State. She made visions happen. She did the fundamentals with excellence... Click here to read more. MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) The C2BMC System is a software package used by the Missile Defense Agency and combatant commands to support and integrate ballistic missile defense systems. C2BMC is responsible for integrating individual BMDS components... Learn more about C2BMC. RS-28 Sarmat (Satan 2) The RS-28 Sarmat (Satan 2) is a heavy intercontinental ballistic missile that is currently in development. Commissioned by the Russian Federation in 2010, this weapons system is expected to become operational between 2018 and 2020, replacing the aging R-36M2 Voyevoda. Although many of the missile’s specifics are confidential... Learn more about Sarmat. U.S. MDA Funding Historical Funding for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Fiscal Year (FY) 1985 - 2016; FY 2017 Presidential Budget Proposal for MDA; Overview of MDA’s FY 2017 Budget Estimates; Overview of MDA’s FY 2018 Budget Estimates... Learn more about U.S. MDA Funding. MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK Master Sergeant Tariq Simpson MSgt Simpson is the Site Chief, COBRA DANE Operations, 13th Space Warning Squadron (SWS), Joint-Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), Alaska. He is the site lead for COBRA DANE missile defense radar support. MSgt Simpson supervises one Amn towards improving quality of life, logistics, and security on a remote island location. He authorizes radar site access by verifying security clearance, need-to-know and purpose of personnel. MSgt Simpson leads the sole Information Technology (IT) network sponsoring office by creating and maintaining user accounts for 28 maintenance and operations personnel. Directs upgrade projects by bridging communications with program office, 21st Space Wing, and Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC) for critical support at Eareckson Air Station (EAS), Alaska. MSgt Simpson enlisted from Macon, Georgia in January 2004 and completed the Ground Radio Communications Apprentice course in September 2004. He has 16 years of active service with experience that includes diverse duties within the Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) career field on both deployable & fixed air traffic control radio communications, radar, and navigational aid systems. Prior to his current position, he was assigned as Quality Assurance (QA) Evaluator 57 Operations Support Squadron (OSS), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters. Click here to view all the awardees from the 2020 Alaska Missile Defender of the Year. NEWS MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS MDA secures partial win for No. 1 unfunded priority: more SM-3 Block IIA interceptors - 1/4/21 - Inside Defense Report to Congress on Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense - 1/4/21 - USNI News The US Army faces a threat from the air that the Air Force can’t stop. Here’s how it’s trying to defend itself - 1/4/21 - Business Insider Army Brings Space Capabilities Down to Earth – 1/4/2021 – SIGNAL Magazine Navy arms destroyers with new drone, aircraft, and missile defenses – 1/4/2021 – Fox News It’s time to get homeland missile defense right – 1/4/2021 – Defense News Future USS Daniel Inouye completes builder’s trials – 1/4/2021 – Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet THREAT NEWS Russian Defense Ministry expects S-500 air defense system to enter service in 2021 - 1/4/21 - Tass Russia is planning to flight test new missile with a range of 6,200 miles and capable of destroying an area the size of France - 1/4/21 - Daily Mail Online 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!