MDA

Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Intercepts Target Using Space Tracking and Surveillance System-Demonstrators (STSS-D) Data

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and U.S. Navy sailors aboard the USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70) successfully conducted a flight test of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system, resulting in the intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile target over the Pacific Ocean by a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IA guided missile.

Ground-Based Interceptor Completes Successful Flight Test

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully completed a flight test of a three-stage Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI), launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

MDA Receives USD(AT&L) Workforce Development Award

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has been awarded the prestigious 2012 Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Workforce Development Award. The award publicly recognizes organizations that achieve excellence in career-long training and development for their employees.

David’s Sling Weapons System Stunner Missile Intercepts Target During Inaugural Flight Test

The Israel Missile Defense Organization and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency completed the first phase of the development of the David Sling Weapon System by conducting a successful interception test.

Missile Defense Agency Completes Change of Responsibility Ceremony

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) completed a Change of Responsibility on November 19, 2012, with Vice Admiral James D. Syring, United States Navy, succeeding Lt. Gen. Patrick J. O’Reilly, United States Army, as the ninth Director of the Missile Defense Agency and its predecessor organizations. Lt. Gen. O’Reilly served as the MDA director since November, 2008.