Ballistic Missile Defense Timeline

May 29 2013

Geopolitical Journey: The Search for Belonging and Ballistic Missile Defense in Romania

Romania's pursuit of a greater U.S. commitment to a defense shield is somewhat misguided.
Mar 19 2013
Changing U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense Plans

Changing U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense Plans

The United States will cancel development of longer-range interceptors that would have been deployed to Romania and Poland around 2022.
Mar 19 2013

The Impact of Missile Defense Cuts on U.S.-Russian Relations

Changes to U.S. missile shield plans in Europe address only some of Russia's concerns.
Feb 12 2013

South Korea: Military To Deploy Cruise Missiles

Jan 05 2013

Turkey: U.S. Troops Arrive To Man Patriot Missiles

U.S. troops began arriving in Turkey on Jan. 5 to man the Patriot missile systems that NATO is deploying to the country, AP reported, citing the U.S. military.
Dec 22 2012

Russia: Military District Closer To Deploying S-400 Air Defense System

The Southern Military District of Russia's armed forces has completed successful target-shooting trials of the S-400 Triumf air defense system, RIA Novosti reported Dec. 22.
Dec 11 2012

North Korea: Long-Range Rocket Fired

North Korea launched a long-range rocket Dec. 11, Yonhap reported, citing a South Korean military official.
Sep 27 2012

Russia: Compromise On Missile Defense Possible - NATO

NATO Deputy Secretary-General Alexander Vershbow said Sept. 27 that a compromise with Russia on U.S. ballistic missile defense plans in Europe is possible, RIA Novosti reported. Vershbow said Russian military analysts have said the ballistic missile defense plans are not directed at Russia, which could help Russia and NATO reach a common understanding. Russia has long been concerned that the missile defense plans are a move against Moscow and intended to station U.S. military personnel in countries on Russia's periphery.
Sep 25 2012

The Transformation of the Polish Armed Forces: NATO and Military Modernization

The priority in Poland's military transformation has been acquiring modern military equipment to integrate with NATO systems.
Sep 24 2012
The Transformation of the Polish Armed Forces: Geography and Potential Alliances

The Transformation of the Polish Armed Forces: Geography and Potential Alliances

Poland's lack of natural barriers has invited foreign invasion, but it also creates opportunities.
May 10 2012

Russia, Germany and the Politics of U.S. BMD Policy

Germany is trying to be the bridge in U.S.-Russian relations over ballistic missile defense policy.
Feb 06 2012
Possible Russian Counters to U.S. BMD in Poland

Possible Russian Counters to U.S. BMD in Poland

Overview

Ballistic Missile Defense technology -- the ability to intercept missiles in flight and destroy them before they can hit their targets -- is just beginning to approach the early stages of operational effectiveness. A political dance is evolving around BMD’s deployment and its future effects on the international system.

Key Analysis

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