MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS November 15 - November 21, 2022 THE WEEK IN BRIEF On Wednesday, November 16, Fox News wrote an article stating that the U.S. must invest more in its missile defense system to prepare for the growing and advancing threat of weapons capabilities as China and other nations start to acquire hypersonic weapon capabilities, a missile defense advocate told Fox News Digital. “We’re below one and a half percent of our defense budget on defensive capabilities,” said Riki Ellison, former NFL linebacker and founder of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance. “That’s pretty ridiculous. The most vocal is the Department of Defense because that’s what it is. So, we are way off balance with lack of defensive capabilities.” "My whole organization is built to support the deployment, the evolution of missile defense around the world because I believe that it makes the world safer," Ellison said. "There's no question it does." On Friday, November 18, Kyiv has yet again requested the US to provide the Patriot missile defense system in response to Russia’s massive missile attacks on Ukraine. In a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged the US to supply Patriot systems and expedite the delivery of air defense equipment to Ukraine. Ukrainian foreign minister posted a statement on Twitter, saying, “I thanked the US for its crucial defense assistance and emphasized that deliveries of air defense systems to Ukraine need to be sped up,” he tweeted. Also on Friday, North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed near Japanese waters in its second major weapons test this month that showed a potential ability to launch nuclear strikes on all of the U.S. mainland. While it’s unclear whether North Korea possesses functioning nuclear-armed missiles, some experts say Friday’s launch involved its longest-range missile, which is still under development and is designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads to overcome U.S. missile defense systems. On Monday, November 21, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announce the successful completion of a two-week missile defense event incorporating two live fire exercises. The event, designated Japan Flight Test Mission–07 (JFTM–07) was held in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. The first live fire event demonstrated a successful engagement of a Standard Missile 3 (SM–3) Block IIA fired from the JS Maya (DDG 179) against a medium range ballistic missile T4-E target. The JS Maya tracked and fired on the target successfully destroying it over the Pacific Ocean. This is the first time a Japanese Maya-class destroyer has fired a SM–3. Click here to read all of this week's headlines. MDAA ALERTS Alaska Defending the U.S. Homeland "Alaska has been at the core of our national security for the U.S. Homeland all the way back in 1957, when we put forth the first ever DEW line sensor chaining. We put the first Nike Hercules in play to defend this country from a major threat. Here, that has been dismantled as that war, the Cold War, was complete. Now we have moved into a situation where our homeland defense on ballistic missiles was driven by North Korea, and driven..." Click here to read more. Capability to Defend "The U.S. must invest more in its missile defense system to prepare for the growing and advancing threat of weapons capabilities as China and other nations start to acquire hypersonic weapon capabilities, a missile defense advocate told Fox News Digital. “We’re below one and a half percent of our defense budget on defensive capabilities,” said Riki Ellison, former NFL linebacker and founder of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance..." 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. Taiwan Incursion Updates Track the number and type of incursions in the Taiwan Strait, the number of missiles fired, aircraft crossing the ADIZ, and daily news highlights. Track updates on the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK Major Andrew Evans MAJ Evans is the Plans Officer and Australian Army Exchange Officer at the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. MAJ Evans was paramount to the command’s efforts to shape the Australian-U.S. integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) enterprise during a period of unprecedented change in the Indo-Pacific. He most significantly demonstrated his abilities during Exercise Pacific Sentry and Exercise Talisman Sabre and he is the foremost-qualified Australian Defense Officer operating at the Theater level. MAJ Evans was critical to mission execution of Exercise Talisman Sabre 21, a combined IAMD live-fire exercise with the Australian Army that culminated in the first-ever Patriot live fire in the southern hemisphere. Further, he was the lead planner of the 94th AAMDC Multilateral IAMD Summit, an event that brought in IAMD Experts from the U.S., Australia, Japan, and India to discuss regional threats, capabilities, and the future cooperation. MAJ Evans is critical to the command’s efforts in contributing to the development of Australian air and missile defense knowledge. He secured participation of Australian Air Defenders from the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery in Exercise Balikatan 22, and for U.S. Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officers to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 22; partnerships aimed to build combined proficiency through simulation and live air exercises. MAJ Evan’s contributions directly contributed to the security of the Australia, the United States, and allies in the Indo-Pacific. MAJ Evans joined the Australian Army in 2008 and after completing studies at the Royal Military College – Duntroon, he graduated into the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. In 2017 he completed the Air and Missile Defence, Regimental Officer Gunnery Course, broadening his artillery trade specialisation to include both Surveillance and Target Acquisition and Air and Missile Defence. MAJ Evans has deployed to Afghanistan on three occasions (2011, 2018, 2019). Major Evans was raised on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. He is an enthusiastic sportsman that enjoys mixed martial arts, surfing and has represented Army and Defence in basketball. His fiancé Jennah Robichaud is currently pursuing her career in higher education at the Australian National University and they have a daughter together, Layla Evans. They are passionate travelers and both enjoy time at the beach and yoga. Click here to view all the awardees from the 2022 Indo-Pacific Air & Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony. NEWS HEADLINES MDAA IN THE NEWS Alaska Guardsmen Maintain Arctic Resilience, Readiness - The National Guard - 11/15/2022 US missile defense requires greater investment, modernization, expert says - Fox News - 11/16/2022 MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS ​Switzerland – PATRIOT Advanced Capability (PAC) 3 Missile Segment Enhanced (MSE) Missiles - Defense Security Cooperation Agency - 11/15/2022 Israel accelerating Arrow-4, sensor development due to Iranian hypersonic threat - Breaking Defense - 11/15/2022 Israel successfully tests naval Iron Dome air missile defense system - The Jerusalem Post - 11/17/2022 U.S. NASAMS Having 100% Success Rate in Stopping Russian Missiles: Pentagon - Newsweek - 11/17/2022 Japan Missile Defense Flight Test Successful - MDA - 11/21/2022 THREAT NEWS Russian made missile crossed into Poland, a NATO member, killing 2, Polish officials says as Ukraine war rages on - 6abc Philadelphia - 11/16/2022 North Korea fires missile after threatening 'fiercer' step - AP News - 11/17/2022 Ukraine says half energy system crippled by Russian strikes, fighting rages in east - Reuters - 11/18/2022 Is Russia Now Firing Denuclearized Cruise Missiles At Ukraine? - The Drive - 11/18/2022 Factbox: North Korea's expanding missile capabilities - Reuters - 11/18/2022 OTHER NEWS U.S., South Korea relocate allied command amid North Korean threat - UPI - 11/15/2022 Taiwan readies missile defenses after Chinese military vessels cross ADIZ: report - Fox News - 11/16/2022 Turkey Unveils A New Laser Weapon System Named JARMOL - Overt Defense - 11/16/2022 Sweden to deliver its biggest military aid package yet to Ukraine - Reuters - 11/16/2022 Blackouts hit 10 million in Ukraine after Russian strikes - Al Jazeera - 11/18/2022 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!