Missile Defense

The Pentagon is shelving a directed-energy program it was hoping to use in space to destroy enemy ICBMs.

Boeing Co. says it is out of the running to develop the U.S. Air Force's Ground Based Strategic Deterrent missile.

Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that his country has no choice but to manufacture missiles for defense purposes.

Esper plunged straight into business as he made his NATO debut, confronting Turkey over its purchase of Russian missiles.

NORAD gets several notifications a day that require monitoring at the command center or scrambling jets.

"NORAD is responding toemerging threats by transforming how we defend our nations, sharpening our focus."

The THAAD will integrate into the existing NATO Ballistic Missile Defense system, U.S. European Command announced.

Air Force Gens. John Hyten and Terrence O'Shaughnessy said the Navy's sea radars will be needed to thwart missiles.

Sen. Rob Portman wants to turn an Army National Guard base into a ground-based missile interceptor site.

The Pentagon's missile defense strategy calls for a new array of space-based sensors and other high-tech systems.

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The Air Force's top enlisted leader said some airmen go to extremes, even starving themselves, to pass the tape test.

Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.

Toxic leadership appears to contribute to "hopelessness," according to the top enlisted person and chief of staff.

The Marine Corps is considering using a massive drone not unlike its MV-22B Osprey to protect ships.

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