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defense24 days ago•9 min saved

Greenland’s Sovereignty: The Missing Link in Arctic Homeland Defense

An op-ed argues Greenland is a critical but under-governed node in U.S. homeland defense: Pituffik offers missile warning and space surveillance, but Greenland’s ports, airspace, and civilian infrastructure remain outside U.S. federal control. The author calls for formal U.S. sovereignty (annexation) with Greenlandic consent, enabling permanent federal authority via DHS, the Coast Guard, CBP, and FEMA to secure the Arctic perimeter and deter adversaries.

via RealClearDefense|

#arctic #coast-guard #defense

defense5 months ago•17 min saved

Sea-Launched Drones Remain a Homeland Threat Despite Unverified Alert

An FBI alert warning of a possible Iranian drone attack on California launched from an offshore vessel was based on unverified intelligence and issued as a precaution. Regardless, it underscores a long-standing, plausible threat: sea- or ship-launched long-range drones that can be hard to detect and reach U.S. shores. The risk spans Shahed-136-type drones and other one-way weapons, fueling ongoing calls for expanded counter-drone defenses even as domestic defenses lag behind technological advances.

via The War Zone|

#counter-drone #defense #drone

defense7 months ago•6 min saved

Homeland-First Defense: US Reorients Strategy Toward Allies and Domestic Shield

The 2026 National Defense Strategy pivots from expansive overseas deployments to homeland protection, designates NATO and regional partners as lead defenders in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, accelerates US defense production, and emphasizes deterrence and readiness while removing climate security from threat assessments.

via Indian Defence Review|

#alliances #defense #defense-industrial-base

defense-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Lockheed Wins Contract for Homeland Missile Defense Interceptor"

The Missile Defense Agency has chosen Lockheed Martin to proceed with the development of the Next-Generation Interceptor for homeland defense, ending the competition with Northrop and RTX. The decision comes after both teams completed the preliminary design review, with Lockheed now set to continue through the critical design review phase and subsequent testing. The Next-Generation Interceptor is intended to enhance the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system's capability to counter complex missile threats, with an initial operational capability targeted for fiscal 2028.

via Defense News|

#defense-technology #homeland-defense #lockheed-martin

defense2 years ago•1 min saved

Space Force Successfully Tests Missile Defense Interceptor, Destroys Target

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a test of the upgraded Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) for the homeland missile defense system, intercepting an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). The test, which took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, demonstrated the GBI's enhanced capabilities and its ability to engage and destroy intermediate and long-range ballistic missile threats to the U.S. homeland. The GBI is part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, designed to defend against threats from rogue nations.

via Fox News|

#defense #ground-based-interceptor #homeland-defense

defense2 years ago•3 min saved

Successful Test Launch: Homeland Defense Interceptor Defeats Ballistic Missile

The Missile Defense Agency successfully tested the latest version of the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) for homeland missile defense, intercepting an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile. The test utilized an upgraded GBI with the Capability Enhanced-II Block 1 Exo-Atmospheric Kill Vehicle and marked the first time a three-stage GBI operated in two-stage mode. The test demonstrated the GBI's ability to engage threats faster and provided increased battlespace for the warfighter. The MDA also integrated sensor data from other Raytheon-developed systems. The upgraded GBI will be deployed in the next GMD capability delivery, while the MDA continues to develop the Next-Generation Interceptor to replace current GBIs.

via Defense News|

#ballistic-missile #defense #ground-based-interceptor