Trump unveils ambitious and expensive plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense
The plan includes a vast array of space-based sensors and interceptors.
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U.S. to place Patriot missile defense system in Slovakia to help with Ukraine swap
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the missile defense system, which will be manned by U.S. service members, will arrive in Slovakia in the coming days.
A South Korean village is protesting U.S. plans for THAAD missile defense upgrades
The potential upgrade at a U.S. air defense base, within range of missiles in North Korea and China, has residents concerned as Seoul walks a delicate balancing act between the rival powers.
Missile Defense Agency Claims Successful Warhead Intercept
Multiple interceptors tracked and destroyed a missile carrying a dummy warhead. Advocates claim the test proves the system can provide some defense against countries such as North Korea.
Trump Unveils Ambitious Missile Defense Plans
The strategy, reminiscent of the Cold War-era Star Wars program, calls for new sensors in space, updated missile interceptors and advanced weapons, including lasers.
Putin Says Russia Has New Nuclear Weapons That Can't Be Intercepted
The weapons include cruise missiles, nuclear-powered underwater drones and a new hypersonic missile. Putin warned that any use of nuclear weapons against Russia or its allies would trigger a response.
Korean Village's Message To THAAD Missile Defense System: 'Go Away'
From a golf course in South Korea, the U.S. can now shoot down North Korean missiles. But residents don't want a missile defense system in their backyard — and neither does China.
U.S. Fast-Tracks Missile Defense System To South Korea, Drawing China's Ire
The THAAD missile defense system will go up in South Korea to help defend against North Korea's missile program. But it's causing a geopolitical tussle.
U.S. And South Korea Announce Missile Defense System
Defense forces from the U.S. and South Korea will soon deploy an advanced missile defense system to counter threats from the North.
U.S. Says It Will Remove Patriot Missile Defense From Turkey In October
The missile defense system deployed to Turkey in 2013 will be withdrawn so the batteries can be updated and modernized, according to a joint U.S.-Turkey statement.