Spain Providing Air-defense Support to Paris Olympics 2024
Spain has deployed an Anti-Aircraft Defense Unit (UDAA) equipped with NASAMS in Marseille and five canine teams in Paris to support the Paris Olympic Games, which begin today with several competitions. The official opening ceremony is set for Friday, July 26, along the Seine
Raytheon Demonstrates SM-6 Missile Integration with Lower Tier Air Defense System
At the Valiant Shield 24 exercise, Raytheon showcased a simulated missile engagement using the U.S
Raytheon Awarded $1.2B Contract for Additional Patriot Systems for Germany
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract to supply Germany with additional Patriot air and missile defense systems
Lithuania Orders Saab’s MSHORAD Air Defense Systems
Saab has secured a $123 million (SEK 1.3 billion) order from the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the delivery of its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution
MBDA, Kongsberg Withdraw from Swiss Air-Defense Tender, Leaving Diehl Defence as Sole...
MBDA and Norways Kongsberg have opted out of a Swiss tender for a new medium-range air-defense system, leaving Germanys Diehl Defence as the only remaining potential bidder. The evaluation process will continue as planned with Diehl as the sole potential manufacturer, the
Poland Signs Contract for Logistic Support of PILICA+ Anti-Aircraft Systems
Poland has signed a new agreement for the logistic support of its PILICA anti-aircraft missile and artillery systems. The
Brazil Evaluating Indian Akash, Chinese Sky Dragon for Air Defense Requirement
Brazil is reportedly evaluating the Indian-made Akash and Chinese-made Sky Dragon 50 air defense systems for its air defense needs. This initiative follows the Brazilian Army's publication of Ordinance EME/C Ex
Netherlands Establishes New Patriot Unit, Anti-Drone Test Center
The Netherlands Defense on Monday
Norway Orders NASAMS Air Defense Systems for $450M
Norway has ordered new NASAMS air defense systems from Kongsberg worth approximately NOK 4.8 billion ($450 million)
Lockheed Secures $5.3B Patriot Systems Contract for Foreign Customer
The Pentagon has announced a
Rheinmetall, Anduril to Jointly Develop Air Defense System to Defeat Small Drones
Rheinmetall and Anduril have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Eurosatory-2024 to develop new layered Counter small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) air defense systems. The scope of this collaboration is primarily to address European markets first
Kongsberg Launches New Mobile Short-Range Air Defence System
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has launched the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a mobile, ground-based air defence system engineered to safeguard army manoeuvre units near the frontline against increasingly sophisticated aerial threats. Developed for the Norwegian Army, NOMADS is built around a SHORAD (Short Range Air Defence) module, which is mounted on an armoured mechanized vehicle with off-road capabilities
Belgium Gets U.S. Clearance to Buy Small Diameter Bombs for F-35 Jets...
Hanwha Introduces New KF-21 Engine Prototype at FIA-24
Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ...
Israel Aerospace Unveils ‘WIND DEMON’ Stealthy Air-To-Surface Cruise Missile at FIA-24
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...