MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS

September 21 - September 27, 2021

From left to right: Vic Mercado, John Rood, Frank Zerunyan, and Riki Ellison at the University of Southern California for the opening of the Global Space and Defense Executive Program on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Opening of the Global Space and Defense Program at USC

On Friday, September 24, 2021, MDAA and the University of Southern California's Price School of Public Policy and Viterbi School of Engineering opened the Executive Program in Global Space and Defense. With the first day of classes complete, we would like to thank Vice Admiral Jon Hill, former Undersecretary John Rood, Professor Frank Zerunyan, and Professor Neil Siegel for their outstanding presentations. The program's cohort includes 28 remarkable men and women who will go on to become our future leaders in the missile defense field.

THE WEEK IN BRIEF

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation to provide $1 billion for the replenishment of Israel's Iron Dome system after their recent conflict with Hamas. The bill passed with overwhelming majority with Speaker Pelosi emphasizing the importance that Israel's security boosts U.S. security.

Also on Thursday, Russian state media reported that Russia's Navy engaged in test fires towards targets off the coast of Crimea. The tests come during Ukraine's military exercise with NATO that are set to take place until October 1st.

On Sunday, it was announced that Turkish President Erdogan is considering buying more Russian S-400 defense systems, despite heavy sanctions already imposed by the Trump administration in December 2020. The U.S. claims that the S-400 system threatens the F-35 fighter jets that are utilized by many NATO allies.

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MDAA ALERTS

The Wedgetail

“[The E-7 Wedgetail] is already a proven capability, and having seen it in action, I think it’s something we do want to use. And at the same time, if this becomes a (budget) line...

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Critical Thinking: Opening of the Global Space and Defense Program at USC

The Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA) continues to lead the advancement of thinking around effective missile defense and the development...

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E-7 Wedgetail

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