MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS June 22 - June 27, 2022 THE WEEK IN BRIEF On Thursday, June 23, the U.S. State Department released a summary of the Japan-U.S. Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) that took place from June 21st to the 22nd. During the EDD, the United States and Japan shared assessments of the regional security environment. The U.S. side provided a briefing on the current state of U.S. nuclear capabilities, including the posture and modernization program of its nuclear triad, as well as its declaratory policy, based on the recently completed Nuclear Posture Review. The two sides held in-depth discussions on extended deterrence and how arms control, nonproliferation, conventional forces and missile defense contribute to integrated deterrence as well as to credible and resilient extended deterrence. On Friday, June 24, Space Force will stand up its newest delta with the formation of Space Delta 18, which will operate the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC). The new organization will be tasked with helping the Space Force to identify and track threats in orbit, both kinetic and non-kinetic. It will be formally established at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The formation of the NSIC has been a part of the Space Force’s plan for some time. Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond released a planning document in November 2020 calling for it to work in concert with the rest of the service’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance enterprise to grow “space intelligence at foundational, tactical, operational, and strategic levels.” Also on Friday, the Indian Navy successfully tested a vertical-launch, short-range, surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM) from a warship anchored off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. The successful test demonstrates India's ability to enhance the defense capability of naval ships against the aerial threats. Earlier this month India also successfully tested its nuclear-capable Agni-4 intermediate range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. The defense ministry said the test reaffirmed India's policy of having a 'credible minimum deterrence' capability. On Saturday, June 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his counterpart from Belarus that Moscow would supply Minsk with missile systems capable of carrying nuclear weapons. According to a foreign ministry summary of the meeting, Russia "will transfer Iskander-M tactical missile systems to Belarus, which can use both ballistic and cruise missiles, both in conventional and nuclear versions." At the meeting with Putin in St Petersburg, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expressed concern about the “aggressive”, “confrontational” and “repulsive” policies of its neighbors Lithuania and Poland. On Sunday, June 26, Iranian state television reported that Tehran had launched a solid-fueled rocket into space, drawing a rebuke from Washington ahead of the expected resumption of stalled talks over the tattered nuclear deal. According to Ahmad Hosseini, spokesman for Iran’s Defense Ministry, Iran launched the Zuljanah, a 25.5 meter-long rocket, capable of carrying a satellite of 220 kilograms (485 pounds) that would ultimately gather data in low-earth orbit and promote Iran’s space industry. Iran had previously acknowledged that it planned more tests for the satellite-carrying rocket, which it first launched in February of last year. Click here to read all of this week's headlines. MDAA ALERTS Keys to the Kingdom On Monday, the Canadian Defense Minister announced a budget of 4.9 billion Canadian Dollars that would be put toward various defense projects and sensors over the next six years. Defense Minister Anita Anand outlined in her announcement that the funds would be allocated to both... Click here to read more. Exponentially Better Today, the proliferation of missiles across the world poses a threat to western democracies. This threat, coupled with the inefficiencies of various, costly countering systems drives the requirements for common interceptors, common launchers and assured, joint command and control... 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 conflict in Ukraine. Iran Iran’s continued and open refinement of ballistic missile technology poses a serious threat to the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, as the country has become a major proliferator of weapons and technology to terrorist organizations. Coupled with the country’s missile... Click here to read more about Iran. MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK Specialist Jack Schwartz SPC Schwartz is currently assigned as a Forward Area Air Defense Air Battle Management Operator (FAAD AO), HQ Battery, 1-188th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment. SPC Schwartz volunteered to cover shifts for other FAAD AOs when they were at school or out sick. He has also been methodically cleaning workstations inside the Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC), destroying outdated documents, to de-clutter the work areas. JADOC Team 4 performed without error during the Culminating Training Event (CTE) at Fort Bliss, Texas in June 2021, performing 100% on 96 Target of Interest prosecutions, which is tied for the most prosecutions during the CTE. JADOC Team 4 has not been cited for any errors on any Falcon Virgos, Falcon Gains, Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) or simulations since 1-188th ADA Regiment conducted the battle hand-off on in July 2021 in the National Capital Region (NCR). Team 4 also includes the top Fire Distribution Control Crew from the training conducted during Exercise America’s Shield at Camp Grafton Training Center in May 2021. As the best JADOC team, Team 4 has been selected to support 2-263rd ADA (South Carolina Army National Guard) CTE to train their JADOC teams so they are fully mission capable upon arrival in the NCR. SPC Schwartz began military service in April 2019 when he enlisted into the North Dakota National Guard as an Air Defense Battle Management System Operator. His previous assignments include duty in response to Covid-19 testing and Sentinel Radar Operator, Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th ADA Regiment. His deployments include Operation Noble Eagle (2021-2022). SPC Schwartz awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Service Medal for Coronavirus Operations and Activities. SPC Schwartz is married to Megan Schwartz. They currently reside in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Click here to view all the awardees from the 2022 National Capital Region Air and Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony. MDAA IN THE NEWS University Of Southern California: New USC Price/Viterbi Executive Global Space And Defense Program Prepares Military Experts To Coordinate Policy And Technology Participating in USC’s first Executive Global Space and Defense Program... Click here to read the full story NEWS MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS Tomorrow’s missile-warning satellites will join SBIRS, not replace them: Space Systems Command - American Military News - 6/22/2022 Wilsbach: Army Must ‘Step Up’ to Protect Guam, Pacific Air Bases Against New Threats - Air Force Magazine - 6/22/2022 MBDA Deutschland presents its new anti-drone system, the Sky Warden - Aviaci Online - 6/24/2022 ‘Kudos!’: India successfully tests VL-SRSAM surface-to-air missile - Hindustan Times - 6/24/2022 Japan-U.S. Extended Deterrence Dialogue - U.S. State Department - 6/24/2022 THREAT NEWS Kim Jong Un holds rare military meeting as nuclear test looms - Miami Herald - 6/22/2022 Will China’s development of land-based mid-course anti-missile technology change the nuclear situation in the Indo-Pacific? - VOA News - 6/24/2022 Putin Promises Belarus Nuclear-Capable Missiles to Counter ‘Aggressive’ West - U.S. News - 6/27/2022 Iran launches rocket into space as nuclear talks to resume - AP News - 6/27/2022 Russian missile strike hits shopping mall with more than 1,000 people inside, Ukraine says - NBC News - 6/27/2022 OTHER NEWS Lockheed, INDOPACOM Demo Battle Management System for Multidomain Operations - Executive Biz - 6/22/2022 US Army posts RFI for RADAR and ELINT aerostats - Intelligence News Community - 6/22/2022 Space Force Set to Establish New Delta to Run Intel Hub - Air Force Magazine - 6/23/2022 Congress to restore nuclear cruise missile funds - Washington Times - 6/24/2022 House Proposes ‘National Hypersonic Initiative’ to Boost Coordination, Testing, Industry Expansion - Air Force Magazine - 6/24/2022 INDOPACOM Boss Wants the Air Force to Base Fifth-Gen Fighters Closer to China - Air Force Magazine - 6/27/2022 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!