usace.army.mil

Center’s history harkens back to the beginning of Army aviation, missile technology

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (Sept. 11, 2024) – It was a merger of “two world-class RDECs into one.” On Oct. 18, 1999, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center was ...
insider.si.edu

History of strategic air and ballistic missile defense

Full text also available online. Shipping list no.: 2009-0036-S. Volume 1: 1945-1955 -- Foreword -- Preface -- Executive summary -- Chapter 1: American And Soviet Strategy: A Comparison -- A: Factors ...
SpaceNews

‘Left of launch’ becomes central focus in next-generation missile defense

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Even with dozens or hundreds of sensor satellites in orbit to spot incoming weapons, U.S. military leaders say defending against the most advanced missile threats will require ...
WESA

Pittsburgh's Cold War missile-command site becomes new Grist House brew pub near Oakdale

Grist House Command has a large outdoor deck and two smaller rooftop decks, with views of the surrounding hills and Downtown Pittsburgh in the distance. The nearby radome is still active — it handles ...