Threats
Hagel Wants Gulf States to Combine Missile Defense Systems
It’s a tall order, but uniting air and missile defense from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could deter an attack from Iran. By Rachel Oswald
Policy
House Panel Approves Extra $60 Million for Antimissile Defense
Despite failures with its West Coast system, lawmakers offer Pentagon more money to build an extra missile interceptor. By Rachel Oswald
Policy
GOP: Speed Up Missile Interceptors to Poland
Senate Republicans are pushing for a stronger message of deterrence to Russia, bumping up delivery deadline by two years. By Rachel Oswald
Business
West Coast Missile Defense System Remains on Hold
Following a failed test last year, the Pentagon still has not convinced Congress a California- and Alaska-based defense system is ready for prime time. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
Saudi Arabia Unveils Ballistic Missiles in Military Parade, But Why Now?
For the first time ever, Saudi Arabia showed off ballistic missiles it's had since the 1980s. To find out why, analysts point 1,200 miles northeast of Riyadh. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
U.S. To Limit Materials That Can Be Used in a ‘Dirty Bomb’
U.S. officials will phase out certain radiological materials in hospitals that can also be used in ‘dirty bomb’ attacks. By Douglas P. Guarino
Threats
Report: Delays in Missile Defense for Poland, Romania
After Russia’s move in Crimea, a new report says the antimissile capabilities, meant to protect Europe from an attack by Iran, are behind schedule. By Rachel Oswald
Science & Tech
The End of the New ICBM
Facing enormous cost estimates, advocates for the nuclear triad just threw in the towel on building a new intercontinental ballistic missile. By Stephen Young
Science & Tech
Navy's Aegis Missile Defense Is Ready for Prime Time
Say what you will about ground-based interceptors, but Navy’s Aegis ballistic missile defense system is already on patrol and ready. By Scott C. Truver
Threats
North Korean Missile Launch Tower Nearly Complete, Satellites Show
New satellite images show the structure appears near completion, but could it hold an ICBM? By Rachel Oswald
Ideas
U.S. Missile Defense Isn't Ready for Prime Time
The U.S. shouldn’t field additional long-range missile interceptors until the current system is redesigned. By Tom Z. Collina
Threats
Putin Eyeing Precision Conventional Weapons as Nuclear Substitutes
The Russian leader says that the arms would function primarily as an alternative to nuclear weapons. By Diane Barnes
Threats
North Korea Resumes Missile-Launch Site Work
The reclusive country shows no sign of planning another long-distance missile, but is still making progress at its Musudan-ri complex. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
U.S.: Russia Repeatedly Cheating on Nuclear Missile Treaty
Moscow has repeatedly violated a 1987 agreement to eliminate medium-range ballistic and cruise missiles, according to senior administration officials. By Global Security Newswire
Science & Tech
How to Buy Cyber Weapons From Cyber Arms Dealers
An American security firm found that a seemingly disparate group of cyberattacks came from the same source. By Leo Mirani
Threats
U.S. Keeps Patriot Missiles in Turkey Aimed at Syria
Hagel informed Turkey's foreign minister of the U.S. decision, while the Netherlands and Germany have yet to follow the Pentagon's lead. By Global Security Newswire
Policy
U.S. Official: 'Not Making Much Progress' with Russia on Missiles, Arms
Madelyn Creedon, assistant secretary of defense for global strategic affairs, says negotiations are stalled on missile defense. By Rachel Oswald
Policy
Congress Urges Hagel, U.S. to Block Turkey-China Anti-Missile Deal
Republicans in Congress are raising red flags over a possible deal to place Chinese anti-missile technology in Turkey, a NATO ally. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
Lawmakers Urge the U.N. to Punish Cuba For North Korea Arms Deal
Members of Congress want to the United Nations to send a strong message to Cuba for a secret arms deal with North Korea. By Rachel Oswald
Ideas