Missile defense
In southern Romania, villagers are uneasy about a NATO missile defense system in its backyard
In efforts to justify his war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin will often raise the specter of NATO missile defense systems in eastern Europe. The Pentagon claims that the facilities can only fire missile interceptors. Landing at the center of this debate is the Romanian town of Deveselu, home to one of just two missile defense systems in Europe.
Is that a US Navy ship or a Star Destroyer?
For the first time, the US Navy has deployed a laser weapon on the high seas, ready to fry any drones or speedboats that might dare to attack. It’s still a prototype for now, but it could be a first step in a new, lethal — and relatively cheap — era of naval combat.
Sequestration Could Impact Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Defense
Israel gets billions of dollars from Washington every year. If the sequestration cuts go through in full, it could put a serious squeeze on Israel’s defense budget. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the issues with Haviv Rettig Gur of the Times of Israel.
