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world5 hours ago•3 min saved

Iran War Deepens Global Missile-Defense Shortage for Years

A CSIS analysis warns the Iran war is draining U.S. missile interceptors faster than they can be replaced, likely leaving stockpiles unreplenished until 2029 and stressing allies from Ukraine to Taiwan. The U.S. used more than 1,000 interceptors in the Iran conflict in fiscal 2026, while delivering just 172 Patriot interceptors; to close the gap, the Pentagon has pushed production increases with Lockheed Martin (THAAD), Boeing (PAC-3 seekers), and RTX (SM-6), and is weighing cheaper options as stockpile shortages linger. Decision-making over what to shoot down and with which munition remains costly and high-stakes for U.S. defenses and partners.

via Axios|

#iran-conflict #missile-defense #production

world1 day ago•3 min saved

Zelenskyy Urges U.S. to Fast-Track Patriot Missiles for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked President Trump and Congress for more PAC-3 Patriot interceptor missiles to bolster Ukraine's defenses against escalating Russian ballistic missile strikes, noting dwindling supplies amid high demand elsewhere and urging Europe to take a larger security role as Moscow promises further attacks.

via politico.eu|

#missile-defense #pac-3 #patriot-missiles

defense14 days ago•4 min saved

CBO analysis: Golden Dome could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years

A new CBO analysis estimates the Golden Dome missile-defense architecture could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years—far above the White House's $175 billion target—largely due to a space-based interceptor layer; the system would cover the U.S. but would not be an impenetrable shield against a major peer attack, and long-term costs depend on architecture details the DoD has not publicly disclosed, with some items potentially funded from other accounts and space-based interceptors possibly omitted for cost reasons.

via Federal News Network|

#budget-estimate #cbo #defense

politics15 days ago•3 min saved

CBO flags $1.2 trillion price tag for Trump's Golden Dome and questions its effectiveness

The Congressional Budget Office estimates Trump's Golden Dome missile-defense program would cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years, far higher than the initial $175 billion, and warns it may be vulnerable to a full-scale attack by Russia or China, raising doubts about whether the system can be effectively deployed, even as SpaceX and Lockheed Martin win contracts for space-based interceptor prototypes.

via BBC|

#budget-overrun #cbo #golden-dome

world-news15 days ago•13 min saved

CBO pegs Trump’s 'Golden Dome' at $1.2 trillion over 20 years

The Congressional Budget Office estimates Trump’s space-based “Golden Dome” missile-defense system would cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years—far above the president’s prior $175 billion figure—though the analysis notes it reflects an illustrative approach rather than a formal administration estimate due to limited Defense Department details. Ordered by Trump in his first week in office, the plan envisions ground- and space-based defenses to detect and intercept missiles at all stages and aims to be fully operational before January 2029, drawing inspiration from Israel’s Iron Dome. Congress has already approved roughly $24 billion for the initiative, while critics say it would largely benefit defense contractors; earlier space-based estimates alone could total up to $542 billion.

via AP News|

#cbo #defense-spending #missile-defense

world24 days ago•183 min saved

Europe’s security reset: US troop withdrawal tests NATO unity

CNN reports that President Trump’s plan to withdraw about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany signals a broader transatlactic rift over NATO, prompting Europe to pledge higher defense spending and more domestic production while contending with missile-defense gaps and a fragmented defense industry; the question remains whether Washington’s priorities will endure as Europe seeks greater strategic autonomy.

via CNN|

#europe-defense #germany #missile-defense

world27 days ago•5 min saved

NK-Russia alliance edges North Korea closer to breaching US missile shield

North Korea, a close ally of Russia, is now reported to have enough nuclear warheads and delivery systems to potentially breach US missile defenses and conduct a limited strike. The two countries are expanding defense ties through 2031, with Pyongyang supplying ammunition to Russia in exchange for support on its missile program, and experts warn NK could reach around 50 launchers and produce up to 20 warheads per year, signaling rapid growth that could narrow strategic parity within a decade.

via Euromaidan Press|

#icbm #missile-defense #north-korea

defense1 month ago•4 min saved

Space Force taps 12 firms to field orbital interceptors for Golden Dome by 2028

The Space Force awarded 20 contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 firms to develop a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors (SBIs) capable of boosting, midcourse, and glide-phase engagements to counter missiles (including hypersonic glide vehicles), with an initial capability demonstration targeted for 2028 as part of President Trump’s Golden Dome plan. The roster includes Anduril, Booz Allen, General Dynamics Mission Systems, GITAI USA, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Quindar, Raytheon, Sci-Tec, SpaceX, True Anomaly and Turion, though specific contract values and roles are undisclosed; affordability concerns loom given the program’s estimated $185 billion potential cost.

via Breaking Defense|

#defense #defense-contractors #golden-dome

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Pentagon seeks record $1.5T defense budget, sparking partisan clash

The Pentagon rolled out a $1.5 trillion defense request for next year, a roughly 50% jump to bankroll new programs such as the Navy’s Golden Fleet battleship and an F-47 jet, plus an $18 billion Golden Dome missile-defense system, and a $75 billion push for unmanned weapons. About $350 billion would go through reconciliation, a move Democrats oppose for many items and Republicans warn could be politically tricky; lawmakers remain divided on how to pay for it. The package also includes large missile-replenishment needs and production questions for defense contractors. If enacted, it would be the largest defense request as a share of GDP since the Cold War.

via The Washington Post|

#budget-reconciliation #defense-budget #missile-defense

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Iran Tests Long-Range Missile Reach with Diego Garcia Strike

Iran attempted a long-range strike on the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, firing two missiles of which one failed and the other was intercepted by a U.S. warship; the episode suggests Tehran’s missiles can reach farther than some assessments, though current guidance says Iran’s weapons cannot reliably hit the United States yet. Analysts highlight uncertainties about range, reliability, and implications for Europe and U.S. defenses, while debates continue over Iran’s true ICBM timeline and capability.

via The New York Times|

#diego-garcia #iran #missile-defense

defense-news2 months ago•15 min saved

Cluster Warheads Shrink the Intercept Window, Rubin Warns

Israeli missile-defense expert Dr. Uzi Rubin says missiles with cluster warheads must be intercepted before submunitions disperse; opening occurs at relatively low altitude (about 7 km), making post‑release interception far less effective. Iron Dome isn’t designed for this threat, so the core defense remains early, high‑altitude interception, as cluster bomblets spread damage over a wider area—a not-new tactic that underscores the need for rapid intercept capabilities.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#arrow #cluster-warheads #defense-news

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Iran’s cluster missiles test Israel’s air-defence shield

Iran has fired dozens of cluster-munition missiles at Israel, forcing interception high in the atmosphere to prevent dispersed bomblets from causing ground harm; Israel’s Arrow-3 system intercepts most but one cluster missile struck Tel Aviv, killing a couple and damaging a train station, highlighting the challenge of neutralizing multi-submunition warheads that detonate on impact; roughly half of missiles since late February have cluster warheads, each containing multiple submunitions.

via Reuters|

#arrow-3 #cluster-munition #iran

military2 months ago•3 min saved

Navy Fires SM-3 Interceptors to Down Iranian Missiles Over Turkey

U.S. Navy destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean have fired SM-3 interceptors three times in two weeks to shoot down Iranian ballistic missiles in Turkish airspace, including Friday when USS Oscar Austin launched at least one SM-3; NATO defenses intercepted the strike and debris fell in Gaziantep. The engagements are part of broad Epic Fury air-defense operations, with SM-3 variants costing from about $10–$28 million and officials warning that more interceptors are needed amid regional threats.

via Business Insider|

#iran #military #missile-defense

world2 months ago•1 min saved

NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Over Turkey, No Casualties Reported

NATO defenses shot down an Iranian ballistic missile that breached Turkish airspace, with debris landing in Gaziantep; no damage or casualties were reported. Turkey warned it will take firm action against threats to its territory and airspace as regional tensions rise after U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran.

via Defense News|

#eastern-mediterranean #iran #missile-defense

defense-and-tech2 months ago•14 min saved

Epic Fury reshapes warfare as US-Israel target Iran

US and Israel are conducting a highly synchronized, multi-domain campaign against Iran (Epic Fury/Roaring Lion), reshaping Middle East security as Gulf partners are drawn in. The effort aims to degrade Iran’s missile and drone arsenal, shift toward deep strikes on regime infrastructure, and rely on integrated intelligence, cyber, space, and autonomous systems, all while preserving missile-defense capacity amid finite inventories.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-and-tech #epic-fury #iran