Obstacles ahead for Guam’s missile defense in the US next year, experts caution

Pentagon leaders consider 2024 to be a key year for the Army to bolster defenses around Guam. The service is seeking a combined $1.5 billion to achieve this. The Army has been designated the lead service overseeing the acquisition and execution plan for defending Guam. The Missile Defense Agency believes initial capability will be established on the island at the end of FY24. Experts warn that there are a range of challenges and delays the Army and MDA will face, such as integrating all systems, determining launch systems, and increasing technology from prototype.