Air Force Doubles Down on Hypersonic Weapons Development with 2nd Contract
The move comes after Pentagon officials said in recent months they fear the U.S. may be lagging behind in hypersonics.
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New Leadership Takes Command at White Sands Missile Range
The Army missile range serves a clientele that includes private sector interests.
Spanish Jet Accidentally Fires Missile Above Estonia: Defence Ministry
Spain's defence ministry said it has opened an investigation after one of its Eurofighter jets accidentally fired a missile.
Pompeo Calls for Pressure To Be Maintained on North Korea
News reports indicate Pyongyang continues to build rockets despite the summit agreement in Singapore.
Air Force Destroyed Unarmed ICBM in Test Gone Wrong: STRATCOM Chief
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was destroyed in flight this week due to a safety issue.
Israel Shoots Down Syrian Jet; Syrian Forces Reach Golan
The Israeli military said it monitored the Syrian Sukhoi fighter jet and shot it down with a pair of Patriot missiles.
US Still Hopes to Sway Turkey to Buy Patriot Missiles over S-400
While there is no formal deal in place, U.S. officials are still hoping to convince Turkey to buy the Patriot missile system.
US and Japan Fire Missiles to Sink Ship During RIMPAC
The joint missile firing set the stage for what a future conflict with China might entail.
Workers of Hawaii Agency that Sent False Missile Alert Seen Sleeping
An employee of the Hawaii agency that sent cellphone alerts about a missile attack said he saw staff members watching movies.
Military: Mystery Object over Washington State Wasn't Missile Launch
A weather camera on an island in Washington state captured a mystery object that appears to some to be a missile in ascent.
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