MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS March 8 - 14, 2022 THE WEEK IN BRIEF On Wednesday, U.S. European Command announced it was dispatching two Patriot missile defense batteries to Poland to bolster defenses in a country where thousands of additional U.S. troops have deployed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine two weeks ago. Also on Wednesday, the ninth Israel Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) conference and exhibition hosted an exceptional gathering of the best experts and leading figures from Israel and abroad in the Air Defense community. Organizers of the conference included the Israel Missile Defense Association (IMDA), the Israel Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics (ISAA), and iHLS. On Thursday, the White House announced that it believes North Korea is testing a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in what the Biden administration called a “serious escalation” after Pyongyang conducted two missile launches which it said were ultimately intended for putting satellites into space. After scrutinizing them, however, US intelligence has assessed that the real intention was to test parts of the new ICBM. On Saturday, a series of missiles were fired Sunday from Iran in the direction of the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq, according to a senior U.S. official. None of the missiles made contact with the consulate. The missile strike came several days after Iran said it would respond to an Israeli strike near Damascus, Syria, that resulted in the deaths of two members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard On Saturday, a U.S. defense official reported that since the start of its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Russia has fired 600 missiles and that about 95 percent of Russia's amassed combat power is now inside Ukraine, with Russian troops fighting Ukrainian forces in Kherson and Mykolaiv and attempting to encircle Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Mariupol. On Sunday, witnesses to a deadly Russian attack on a Ukrainian military base have told how "the sky turned red" as missiles struck the site near the Polish border. At least 35 people died in the strike on the Yavoriv training base, near a major crossing point into Poland used by refugees from the conflict. Russia fired around 30 cruise missiles at the base, outside the city of Lviv, early Sunday, the local governor said. Click here to read all of this week's headlines. MDAA ALERTS The Best Defended Country We are just outside the walls between the Jaffa Gate and New Gate on the Mamilla And what better way to look at defenses than this historic fortress that’s been around for thousands of years, to look and understand how important the defense of your population is... Click here to read more. The World Takes Note Out upon the rolling hills south of Tel Aviv is the world’s most formidable missile and rocket defense known to mankind. In combat last year, over the course of a 10-day battle, Israel took on over 4,000 missiles, rockets, and UAVs. Astounding numbers of up to 700 launches.. Click here to read more. MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES Ukrainian War Updates Track the number and type of missiles used in the Ukrainian war, the number of casualties, and daily news highlights. Track updates on the Ukranian war. Russia As the heir to the Soviet nuclear arsenal, Russia deploys the largest and most diverse nuclear missile force in the world. Reports indicate that Russia plans to spend 25% of its $560 billion budget for military modernization on upgrading its aging nuclear forces... Learn more about Russia. MDAA IN THE NEWS Riki Ellison Interview on the Mike Buck Show - 3/9/2022 Mike Buck interview Riki Ellison. Topics discussed include missile defense, Israel's Iron Dome system, Russia, China, and North Korea. Click here to listen to the full interview. These Are the Missile Defense Systems the US Sent to Poland - CNN - 3/10/2022 The two missile defense systems that the US delivered to Poland this week are part of a weapons system upon which the US military has heavily relied for nearly 40 years. The deployment... Click here to read the full story. Ukrainians Take Out Tanks as Russian Advance Grinds Towards Kyiv - Haaretz - 3/10/2022 Videos of Ukrainian forces taking out a Russian military column east of Kyiv on Wednesday highlighted the difficulties that Russian forces have had in taking the Ukrainian capital... Click here to read the full story. How Serious is the Drone Threat Against Israel? - Jerusalem Post - 3/11/2022 The threat posed by Iranian drones in the crowded skies of the Middle East is a rising concern for Israel’s mighty air force, and one of the IAF’s top five threats. This week the IAF revealed... Click here to read the full story. NEWS MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS US to deploy THAAD, Patriot to shoot down Russian missiles - The Daily Post - 3/8/2022 US Army Patriot missile batteries moving to Poland - Stars and Stripes - 3/9/2022 Missile Defense Agency fires Patriot missile from THAAD system - Defense News - 3/10/2022 Readout of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Working Groups on Integrated Air and Missile Defense and Maritime Security - Department of Defense - 3/10/2022 U.S. boosts missile defense readiness in response to North Korea's "serious escalation" with recent missile tests - CBS News - 3/11/2022 THREAT NEWS North Korea: US and allies at UN condemn missile launches - Deutsche Welle - 3/8/2022 Iran launches second military satellite amid nuclear deal talks - Air Force Technology - 3/9/2022 U.S. Says North Korea Is Testing a New Intercontinental Missile - The New York Times - 3/10/2022 Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby on Recent DPRK Missile Tests - Department of Defense - 3/10/2022 Ukraine at ‘strategic turning point’, claims Zelenskiy, as Russian airstrikes hit three cities - The Guardian - 3/11/2022 Russia hits Ukraine central city Dnipro with missile strikes - The Hill - 3/11/2022 Russia conducts missile drill on disputed islands off Hokkaido - The Japan Times - 3/11/2022 Missiles fired toward US consulate in Iraq came from Iran: officials - Fox News - 3/12/2022 Ukraine war: ‘Sky turned red’ as missiles hit Lviv military base - BBC - 3/13/2022 Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Iran Missile Attack on Kurdistan Region of Iraq - The White House - 3/13/2022 OTHER NEWS Raytheon Gets $13.5 Million Contract for Missile Defense Agency/AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense Program - Clearance Jobs - 3/7/2022 Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing - Department of Defense - 3/8/2022 Proposed Space Development Agency funding boost falls short of earlier request - Defense News - 3/9/2022 IAMD 2022 Conference: Missile Defense Community Gathered at 9th IAMD Conference and Exhibition - Israel's Homeland Security - 3/9/2022 ‘Russian Aggression Sends Finland Into A Tizzy; Looks To Acquire Barak MX Or David Sling’s Missile Defense System From Israel - Eurasian Times - 3/9/2022 Lithuanian Army receives Javelin anti-tank system from US - Army Recognition - 3/10/2022 Congress passes billions in aid money for Ukraine - Defense News - 3/12/2022 Stay Connected: ‌ ‌ ‌ MDAA | 515 King Street, Suite 330, Alexandria, VA 22314 Unsubscribe [email protected] Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!