MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS July 6 - July 11 2022 THE WEEK IN BRIEF On Wednesday, July 7, the U.S. Space Force's X-37B entered its 781st day in orbit of Earth, breaking its previous record of 780. The reusable vehicle designed and built by Boeing is currently flying on its sixth mission, known as Orbital Test Vehicle-6 or OTV-6, which launched on May 17, 2020. While there are rumors or theories that the X-37B might be a testbed for orbital weapons or could be used to capture adversary satellites, experts doubt these claims, arguing that the plane is far too small and not maneuverable enough to be used for these roles. The space plane's chief role likely involves testing new sensor systems and other technologies in orbit, as US military officials have long claimed. On Thursday, July 8, the Royal Navy has revealed two high-impact missions which have been kept under wraps for months. In January and February, the service collaborated with the U.S. Navy to interdict small Iranian boats laden with surface-to-air missiles and cruise-missile components. The boats were intercepted along routes typically used to traffic weapons to Yemen. These suspicious components were shipped back to the UK for analysis. Among other items in the cargo, defense intelligence experts identified Iranian-made 351 cruise missiles and 358 surface-to-air missiles. Also on Thursday, China demanded the U.S. cease military “collusion” with Taiwan during a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two countries. Gen. Li Zuocheng told Gen. Mark Milley on Thursday that China had “no room for compromise” on issues affecting its “core interests,” which include self-governing Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary. “China demands the U.S. ... cease reversing history, cease U.S.-Taiwan military collusion and avoid impacting China-U.S. ties and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” Li said. The Chinese military would “resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said. “If anyone creates a wanton provocation, they will be met with the firm counterattack from the Chinese people.” On Monday, July 11, Ukraine claimed that Russia is now using its S-300 long-range surface-to-air missiles to attack land targets in Ukraine. The assertion, from the governor of the Mykolaiv Oblast, in southern Ukraine, suggests that Russia’s shortage of standoff weapons to attack land targets may well be worse than thought. The S-300 apparently does possess a little-known surface-to-surface capability. Using the Telegram instant messaging service, Vitaly Kim, the governor of Mykolaiv Oblast, introduced the claim about the S-300, without specifying which versions are being used. Russia operates both the S-300P series on 8x8 wheeled chassis and the S-300V that uses a tracked chassis, and which offers an improved anti-ballistic missile capability. Both S-300P and S-300V series have been used by Russia (and also by Ukraine) in the Ukrainian war. These systems can fire a variety of missiles. Also on Monday, South Korea's military said it had detected the trajectories of what appeared to be shots fired by North Korea, possibly from multiple rocket launchers (MLRs). South Korea's Joint Chief of Staff announced that the shots were detected after 6 p.m. and that the military had strengthened surveillance and alert levels, without mentioning any further response. This year North Korea has test-fired a range of missiles, including from its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to its small MLRs. All are banned under U.N. Security Council resolutions that have imposed sanctions on North Korea's missile development. Click here to read all of this week's headlines. MDAA ALERTS It's Time To Lead On June 19, 2022, China executed a successful space intercept of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) target. The success of China’s missile defense test sent a clear message to all of the Western world: China can—and it will—defend its nation against American, Indian, British, and French ballistic missiles... 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. United Kingdom The United Kingdom is one of the nine countries possessing nuclear weapons. It is a very stable partner and supporter of U.S. security and is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Britain is a member of the Five Eyes intelligence sharing alliance with the US. In 2003, the Framework Memorandum of... Click here to read more about Iran. MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK Second Lieutenant Jacob Eberle 2LT Eberle is currently assigned as a Tactical Control Officer (TCO), HQ Battery, 1-188th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment. 2LT Eberle, along with SPC Payne, received the Top Team award at the NASAMS course at the beginning of Exercise America’s Shield (EAS). 2LT Eberle was assigned as the Battery Safety Officer and has diligently been making work areas safer places for all Soldiers. He was also selected as the Officer-in-Charge of the M4 range at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. 2LT Eberle has volunteered over 75 hours at local charities in the National Capital Region (NCR) and has mentored a younger Soldier to help him pass the Army Combat Fitness Test. Joint Air Defense Operations Center (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 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. 2LT Eberle enlisted in the North Dakota National Guard in 2016 and entered the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at North Dakota State University as a Cadet in the Simultaneous Membership Program. He commissioned in 2020 after receiving his degree in Crop and Weed Science. He is a graduate of the Air Defense Basic Officer Leadership Course. 2LT Eberle’s awards and decorations include the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, ND Commendation Ribbon, Air Assault Badge, Parachute Badge, the German Armed Proficiency Badge (Gold), Norwegian Foot-March Badge (Bronze), and achieved Top Team at the NASAMS Fire Distribution Center Operators Course. 2LT Eberle is married to Chiharu Kondo of Las Vegas, Nevada. They currently reside in Fargo, North Dakota. Click here to view all the awardees from the 2022 National Capital Region Air and Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony. NEWS MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS Occupied Yemeni island could host part of US-led missile defense system - Responsible Statecraft - 7/07/2022 Valiant Shield Adds ACE Partners in the Pacific, Tests Dispersion, MQ-9 ‘Drop-In’ - Air Force Magazine - 7/07/2022 U.S. Military Installs Long-Range Missile-Defense System In Alaska - Radio Free Europe - 7/08/2022 US Says It Aims At Mideast Missile Defense To Counter Iran - Iran International Newsroom - 7/08/2022 THREAT NEWS Is Iran’s latest ‘spy’ story cover for missile test advancement? - The Jerusalem Post - 7/07/2022 Why has North Korea stopped boasting about its missile tests? - Washington Post - 7/07/2022 Ukraine Forces Down Nine Russian Missiles, Two Ammo Depots, Invaders’ Strongholds - MENAFM - 7/07/2022 U.S. ambassadors to Blinken: Send the weapons - Politico - 7/07/2022 Royal Navy Seizes Iranian Missile Components in High-Seas Intercepts - The Maritime Executive - 7/08/2022 China demands end to US-Taiwan military ‘collusion’- AP News - 7/08/2022 Satellites spot construction of Russian anti-satellite laser facility: report - SPACE - 7/11/2022 Russia Now Firing S-300 Surface-To-Air Missiles At Land Targets In Ukraine: Official - The Drive - 7/11/2022 South Korea detects shots apparently launched by North Korea - Nikkei Asia - 7/11/2022 OTHER NEWS NATO Establishes $1B Multi-Sovereign Tech Innovation Fund; Jens Stoltenberg Quoted - Executive Biz - 7/07/2022 Japan Needs a National Space Strategy: Former JASDF General - The Diplomat - 7/08/2022 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!