MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS January 21 - January 27, 2020 THE WEEK IN BRIEF Click Here to Watch The Missile Defense Mondays Video On Saturday, January 18, a suspected Houthi missile strike killed 116 people in Yemen. The missile struck a mosque at the al-Estiqbal military camp in Marib. Soldiers had gathered to the mosque for evening prayers before the strike. On Wednesday, it was reported the Pentagon will ‘likely’ deploy Patriot missile defense systems to Iraq. This comes in the aftermath of Iran’s missile attack earlier this month on two bases in Iraq housing U.S. service members. The Pentagon has now stated 34 American troops suffered concussions during the missile attack. Also on Wednesday, the Missile Defense Agency announced a 4th possible location for the $1.9 billion Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaii. The Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), on the island of Kauai, is now a possible location for the radar. MDA expects to pick a suitable site in March or April of this year. On Sunday, three mortars struck the U.S. Embassy compound in Iraq. Initial reports stated Katyusha rockets were launched at the compound but recent reports reference a U.S. official stated mortars were used in the attack. One mortar struck the dining area of the compound that left one individual with minor injuries. Also on Sunday, it was reported vehicle activity had been observed in recent satellite imagery of North Korea’s Sanumdong missile research center near Pyongyang. The report referenced U.S. officials that stated these activities are consistent with previous missile tests and North Korea could be preparing for a missile or engine test. The officials also stated there is no indication of an imminent test launch. Click here to read all of the headlines from the week. MDAA ALERTS Speed The principle advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and to the Secretary of Defense, General John Hyten, the United States Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Head of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), presented in public for the first time last time last week. Click here to read more. Moving Forward The United States is moving forward to best secure its military forces in operating bases around the world from the threats that are delivered through the air above and around these bases. The multitude and variety of threats delivered through the air range from massive and complex to small and simple and... Click here to read more. MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Basics Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pose unique strategic challenges that are relatively new to military planners. Diverse UAS models have proliferated across the globe over the past decade while the technology has improved, allowing... Learn more about the basics of UAS. Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) The Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) / Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system was developed early during Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom in order to protect ground forces and forward operating bases from the... Learn more about C-RAM. Hwasong-12/KN-17 On April 15, 2017, North Korea unveiled the Hwasong-12 for the first time during a military parade celebrating the birth of North Korea’s founder, Kim Il-Sung. Less than a month later, on May 14, North Korea successfully tested the missile, firing it at a lofted trajectory to avoid affecting... Learn more about the Hwasong-12. MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK Flight Lieutenant Gene Elliot FLTLT Elliott is the Flight Commander for the 2d SWS at Buckley AFB, Colorado. He is currently responsible for global Missile Warning Operations for the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) and a crew of 41 Space Operators and Allied Mission Partner Cadre. As a Flight Commander, he piloted his team through the successful integration into operations of a $1.4B asset to the SBIRS satellite constellation. He safeguarded global missile warning operations by flawlessly executing two separate emergency transfers of operations between critical SBIRS sites and maintaining the $36.2B weapons system with uninterrupted missile warning. FLTLT Elliott created a new from the ground up planning system to meet mission requirements that resulted in the production of over 40 plans to retain critical expertise across the Space Mission Force, consisting of two operations groups and five squadrons, where he saved over 1,500 team hours annually. For these efforts he was award the 2d SWS Space Operations Centre Commander of the Year for 2018 and the 460th Operations Group Flight Commander of the Quarter for Q2 2018. FLTLT Elliott joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in March 2008 as an Air Combat Officer - Air Battle Manager. He completed Officer Training School followed by Air Combat Officer Initial Training at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. Upon graduation, he served at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales as an Air Battle Manager from 2010 to 2014. During this time, he deployed twice to the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting over 1,000 hours of Airspace Control, earning him the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Australian Defence Force Active Service Medal (AASM) with International Coalition Against Terrorism (ICAT) clasp. Upon his return from the MEAO he entered the RAAF Space Cadre and was responsible for the integration and achievement of Full Operational Capability of the Australian Defence Force’s first two operational Space Capabilities at Number 1 Remote Sensor Unit. The SBIRS Australian Mission Processer (AMP) for Missile Warning and the joint Australian/United States C-Band Radar as part of the U.S. Strategic Command Space Surveillance Network. Click here to view the winners from the 2019 NORAD & USNORTHCOM Missile Warning and Defender of the Year. NEWS MDAA IN THE NEWS US Space Command Has Passed First Combat Test, Officials Say - 01/21/2020 - Military.com MISSILE DEFENSE NEWS Colorado troops saved the day in Iranian missile attack – 01/21/2020 – The Gazette Iran is increasingly using missiles in its military operations — that’s a problem – 01/22/2020 – The Hill F-35 fighters were used as sensors for Integrated Air and Missile Defense interceptors – 01/22/2020 – Defence Blog US ‘likely’ to deploy anti-missile system to protect American troops in Iraq – 01/22/2020 – Fox News Kauai military site named as possible site for $1.9B ballistic missile radar – 01/22/2020 – Hawaii News Now Sensor Managers lead the way - 01/24/2020 - DVIDS Northrop Grumman Awarded DARPA Hypersonic Missile Defense Contract - 01/27/2020 - Defense and Security Monitor THREAT NEWS Yemen: death toll rises to 116 from suspected Houthi missile attack – 01/21/2020 – The Guardian Iran is increasingly using missiles in its military operations — that’s a problem – 01/22/2020 – The Hill Iran Likely To Field Nuclear Ballistic Missile In 2 Years: Israeli Intelligence – 01/23/2020 – Breaking Defense North Korea may be preparing to hold military parade, satellite imagery suggests - 01/24/2020 - NK News Russian Navy conduct missile test in occupied Crimea - 01/24/2020 - 112 Ukraine Rocket fire hits US Embassy compound in Iraq: reports - 01/27/2020 - The Hill Satellite imagery shows activity at critical North Korean missile site - 01/27/2020 - CNN OTHER NEWS India Test Fires Intermediate-Range, Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile – 01/21/2020 – The Diplomat Japan’s leader vows to boost nation’s role in US alliance – 01/21/2020 – Daily Independent Prospective buyers for Russian S-400s proliferate as U.S. fails to sanction Turkey – 01/23/2020 – Ahval News U.S. military to maintain expanded Mideast presence, for now at least, following Iran strikes - 01/24/2020 - The Washington Post Stay Connected: ‌ ‌ ‌ 515 King Street, Suite 330, Alexandria, VA 22314 Unsubscribe [email protected] About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!