MDM: May 12 - May 18, 2020: Saudi Arabia Deploys PAC-3 to Oil Facilities, Japan's JS Maya to Undergo Capability Test, and MDAA Virtual Roundtable

MISSILE DEFENSE MONDAYS

May 12 - May 18, 2020

THE WEEK IN BRIEF

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On Tuesday, it was announced that Saudi Arabia would deploy its own missile defense systems to protect oil installations following the United States’ withdrawal of two Patriot missile batteries. Two U.S. Patriot batteries will remain at Prince Sultan airbase, about 80 km south of the capital Riyadh. The Saudis will deploy their Patriot Advanced Capabilities-3 (PAC-3) batteries to the eastern province of the kingdom to replace the U.S. systems.

On Wednesday, it was reported the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) will conduct a capability test on its newest Aegis destroyer, the JS Maya (DDG-179). The JS Maya was commissioned in March and the capability test is required within the first year after it is commissioned. Tests will include maneuverability in rough weather conditions and try outs of the armaments and equipment on the ship.

Also on Wednesday, MDAA hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on the “Future of Command and Control.” Topics included the future of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), and the Missile Defense Agency’s Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC).

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MDAA WEBSITE UPDATES AND FEATURES

Patriot Missile Defense System

The Patriot missile defense system is a ground-based, mobile missile defense interceptor deployed by the United States and many other nations. The Patriot system detects, tracks, and engages UAVs, cruise missiles, and short-range or tactical ballistic missiles.

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a non-nuclear weapon state and signatory of the NPT. During the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980’s, Iran and Iraq used ballistic missiles for terror attacks against each other’s urban areas and attacks on non-combatant nations...

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Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC)

The Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) System is a software package used by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and combatant commands to...

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MISSILE DEFENDER OF THE WEEK

2019 Peninsula Missile Defender of the Year

Awardees came from the U.S. Army's 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, Republic of Korea's 2nd ADA Brigade, and Republic of Korea's 3rd ADA Brigade.