BAE May Gain $100 Million in Work from Army Space Contract Delay

The U.S. Army’s decision to extend without competition its contract with BAE Systems for space and missile defense research may give the company access to more than $100 million in new orders.

Russian Submarine Test-Fires Bulava Missile Successfully

MOSCOW | The Russian Navy successfully test-fired an experimental Bulava (SS-N-X-30) intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday from its Yury Dolgoruky submarine in the White Sea, the Defense Ministry said, according to RIA Novosti.

Radar Repair: New Guidance for Ailing Aegis

A lack of funds and trained personnel have taken their toll on Aegis, the Navy’s top-of-the-line air defense radar system and the cornerstone of its destroyer and cruiser fleet.

Russia-NATO Missile Shield Talks Stalled Ahead of 2012 Summit

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Monday that no agreements could be expected on the Russia-NATO missile shield project by the 2012 summit in Chicago.

Pakistan Tests Nuke-Ready Cruise Missile

Pakistan on Friday announced the successful trial launch of a nuclear-capable cruise missile, Agence France-Presse reported.

Turkey to discuss NATO missile shield deployment with Iran “in friendly atmosphere”

The Turkish ambassador to Iran said Turkey planned to discuss with Iran in a friendly atmosphere the issue of NATO’s missile shield to be deployed on the Turkish soil, the English-language Tehran Times daily reported Thursday.

Leon Panetta, U.S. Secretary Of Defense, Expresses ‘Skepticism’ Of North Korea Nuclear Talks

SEOUL, South Korea — The U.S. and South Korean defense chiefs declared Friday that any North Korean aggression “is not to be tolerated,” following two deadly incidents last year, and pledged to jointly develop more effective means of responding to future provocations by the North.

US Invites Russia to Witness AMD Tests

Washington has encouraged Russia’s military technicians to track its AMD missile launches in spring 2012.

Israel Readies New Missile Defense Tech

Israel’s military is readying a new air-defense system that could be used to counter an Iranian missile strike.

Defense Chief says U.S. is Shifting Focus to Asia

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta traveled to Asia this week, and his message to allies and adversaries – mainly China and North Korea - was clear: The United States is shifting its focus to the region and bolstering forces and alliances there.