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How many weapons US Navy ships launched in the Red Sea.
News & Features

Navy Just Revealed Tally Of Surface-To-Air Missiles Fired In Ongoing Red Sea Fight

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Updated on Jan 14, 2025

The U.S. Navy said it successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles headed to Israel.
News & Features

U.S. Navy Destroyers “Successfully Engaged” Iranian Ballistic Missiles On Their Way To Israel

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

A comprehensive breakdown of what U.S. Navy missiles actually cost.
Sea

What The Navy’s Ship-Launched Missiles Actually Cost

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 21, 2024

The Navy needs more SM-3 surface to air missiles says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.
Sea

More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 3, 2024

A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.
Sea

Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 14, 2024

JAPANESE BMD DESTROYER
Sea

Japan’s Missile Defense Ships Will Now Be Multi-Role, Cruiser-Like

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 31, 2023

The Navy Has Finally Proven It Can Shoot Down An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Sea

The Navy Has Finally Proven It Can Shoot Down An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

By The War Zone staff

Posted on Nov 17, 2020

Trump’s Alarming Confusion Over Ballistic Missile Defense Surfaces Again In Japan
News & Features

Trump’s Alarming Confusion Over Ballistic Missile Defense Surfaces Again In Japan

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 2, 2019

U.S. Navy’s Hugely Versatile SM-6 Missile Keeps Scoring Hits
Sea

U.S. Navy’s Hugely Versatile SM-6 Missile Keeps Scoring Hits

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 29, 2019

Navy To Supersize Its Ultra Versatile SM-6 Missile For Even Longer Range And Higher Speed
Sea

Navy To Supersize Its Ultra Versatile SM-6 Missile For Even Longer Range And Higher Speed

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 21, 2019

Report Says Missile Defense Test Failed Because Sailor Pushed The Wrong Button
Sea

Report Says Missile Defense Test Failed Because Sailor Pushed The Wrong Button

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 25, 2017

Navy’s New SM-3 Block IIA Ballistic Missile Interceptor Fails In Live Test
Sea

Navy’s New SM-3 Block IIA Ballistic Missile Interceptor Fails In Live Test

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 23, 2017

Japan May Acquire Aegis Ashore To Defend Itself From North Korean Missiles
News & Features

Japan May Acquire Aegis Ashore To Defend Itself From North Korean Missiles

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on May 8, 2017