Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System

October 16, 2023 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

How America can help Israeli missile defenses ASAP

In the space of just 20 minutes, Hamas launched more than 2,200 rockets into Israel the morning of Oct. 7 as its fighters began to massacre civilians. This unprecedented barrage pushed Israeli missile...

July 10, 2023 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Jack Sullivan

Keep Air Defense at the Top of NATO’s Agenda in Vilnius

Despite reports that Russia’s missile supplies might be running low, Ukraine faces a renewed aerial bombardment from the Russian military. According to the BBC, the month of May saw Ukraine receive a...

May 30, 2023 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

Stationing US Navy Destroyers in Spain Increases Readiness in the Pacific

The U.S. Navy recently announced its intention to forward station an additional two Arleigh Burke-class ballistic missile defense-capable destroyers in Rota, Spain, raising the total number of U.S. destroyers...

May 23, 2022 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Riki Ellison, Bradley Bowman

Guam Needs Better Missile Defenses—Urgently

Here's a two-stage plan to harden this crucial island base against China's burgeoning missile arsenal.

September 26, 2020 | Mathew Ha |

Reforming Tokyo’s Ballistic Missile Defense is a Priority for Japan’s New Prime Minister

Suga could mark his first policy success as Japan’s new leader by implementing a robust and comprehensive missile defense plan.

August 25, 2020 | Bradley Bowman, Maj. Shane “Axl” Praiswater

Guam needs Aegis Ashore

American military superiority compared to China has eroded in recent years. The frequent inability of Congress and the Pentagon to provide timely capabilities for combatant commanders represents an important...

June 8, 2011 | |

Giving Away the Farm

The Obama administration is freely giving Russia sensitive information about missile defense that weakens U.S. national security