MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS February 28th - March 6th, 2023 THE WEEK IN BRIEF On Tuesday, February 28, a top U.S. Defense Department official said that Iran could make enough fissile for one nuclear bomb in "about 12 days," down from the estimated one year it would have taken while the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was in effect. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl made the comment to a House of Representatives hearing when pressed by a Republican lawmaker why the Biden administration had sought to revive the deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) On Wednesday, March 1, according to NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg, in a bid to build up weapons supplies for new offensives in Ukraine, Russia is counting on the support of North Korea and Iran. He warned today that Moscow is “reaching out” to the authoritarian regimes for more arms, adding that China “may be providing lethal support,” during the SAMAK Nordic Summit, held in Helsinki, Finland. On Thursday, March 2, you could expect to see a giant golf ball structure at Pearl Harbor until it disappears before you notice. Inside the white dome is the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Sea Based X Band Radar ― SBX-1 for short. The MDA says it’s the world’s largest, most powerful mobile radar of its kind. Media got a tour of the 280-foot-tall customized oil rig that can be partially submerged to maintain stability during rough seas and winds of more than 100 miles per hour. On Sunday, March 5, amid the International Atomic Energy Agency’s disclosure this week that the Islamic Republic of Iran accumulated near weapons-grade enriched uranium for its alleged nuclear weapon program, Fox News Digital learned that Iran has allegedly secured secret deals with Russia to guarantee deliveries of uranium. In what could be a major setback to a new Iran nuclear deal, foreign intelligence sources speaking on the condition of anonymity, and who are familiar with the negotiations between Moscow and Tehran over Iran’s reported illegal nuclear weapons work, told Fox News Digital that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to return enriched uranium that it received from Iran if a prospective atomic deal collapses. The State Department would neither confirm nor deny the reports. Click here to read all of this week's headlines. MDAA ALERTS NATO Missile Defense Policy – Time for Action "Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought major theater war to Europe on a scale not seen since World War II. As we both console and support our Ukrainian partners, we also plan to prevent and roll-back what has transpired over the past year with the hostile, brutal, and unprovoked attacks by Russia on the independent nation of Ukraine. Now NATO, as a collective body of 30 nations..." Click here to read more. Ensuring Effective Integrated Missile Defense Architecture with our Allies and Partners "Good morning, ladies, and gentlemen, from a spring sober day as we reflect on the anniversary of the invasion by Russia in Ukraine and the 300,000 casualties that have happened since and the destruction of their lifestyles and infrastructure. And the prayers and support go out to that...." 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 Christian J. Shipp Maj Shipp is an Assistant Director of Operations assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron as an Evaluator pilot, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron provides Combatant Commanders with airborne battle management and C2 forces in support of the National Defense Strategy. Major Shipp supervises flight operations for over 150 aircrew and two assigned E-3 aircraft. Maj Shipp was commissioned in 2012 from the ROTC program at Florida State University. He is the recipient of three Air Medals and two Numbered Air Force Safety Awards and has served in a variety of operational flying positions including Squadron Chief of Safety and FTU Instructor pilot. Additionally, Maj Shipp is a graduate of the United States Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course. Prior to his current position, Maj Shipp served as the 3rd Wing’s Chief of C2 Weapons and Tactics. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences from Florida State University. Click here to view all the awardees from the 2022 Alaska Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony. NEWS HEADLINES MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS Italy to provide Ukraine with SPADA and Skyguard air defense missile systems - Army Recognition - 02/28/2023 High Performance Radar for Long Range Integrated Air and Missile Defense - Asian Military Review - 02/28/2023 Commander: Air defense shooting down 80% of Russian missiles - Yahoo - 03/01/2023 India receives 3rd squadron of Russian S-400 air defense missile systems - Army Recognition - 03/01/2023 S. Korea to develop capabilities to destroy N. Korean missiles before liftoff - Korea Herald - 03/03/2023 THREAT NEWS How China's ZT-180 Drones Compares to Iran's Shahed-136 Drones - Newsweek - 02/28/2023 Taiwan says 19 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defence zone | Conflict News - Al Jazeera - 03/01/2023 Russia Trying to Change Missile Strike Tactics Against Ukraine: Intel - The Defense Post - 03/01/2023 PLA Navy holds 1st amphibious assault ship far sea drills in West Pacific - Global Times - 03/02/2023 What Are Iran's 'Dehlavieh' Missiles? Weapons Seized at Sea - Newsweek - 03/02/2023 OTHER NEWS U.S. Air Force flags plans to buy 26 E-7 planes from Boeing - Reuters - 03/01/2023 China expands Ream Naval Base in Cambodia - Navy Recognition - 03/01/2023 House’s first China Committee hearing highlights Taiwan defenses - Defense News - 03/01/2023 Romania is a model for other NATO members, US ambassador says - Romania Insider - 03/02/2023 US, S.Korea to hold big exercises with focus on N.Korea "aggression" - Reuters - 03/03/2023 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!