Four IRIS-T Air Defense Systems in Germany Military Aid to Ukraine
Germany has pledged an additional military aid package worth more than €1.3 billion ($1
Australia Conducts First Live-fire of NASAMS Air Defense System
The Australian Army executed the inaugural live-fire test of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) at the Woomera test range in South Australia. The firing by the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, demonstrates the modernisation of Armys land-based integrated air and missile defense capabilities
Turkey's SIPER, Competitor to PATRIOT, S-400 Commences Acceptance Trials
Turkey's SIPER long-range air defense missile system has initiated acceptance tests, marking an important step toward its entry into the national inventory. Developed with indigenous resources, SIPER competes with the American Patriot and the Russian S-400 air defense systems
Ruselectronics Reveals Wearable Air Defense Control System at Dubai Airshow 2023
Rostec-owned Ruselectronics has introduced a wearable version of its air defense control system at Dubai Airshow 2023. The system was showcased at the Rosoboronexport stand and developed by Penza Radiozavod
Finland Buys Israeli "David's Sling" Missile Defense System for $339 Million
Israel signed a deal with Finland to sell the “"David's Sling" Missile Defense System valued at Euro 317 Million ($339M). Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Maj
MBDA, Poland Sign £4B NAREW Air Defense System Project
NAREW, valued over £4 billion, will feature an advanced mobile air defense system using the CAMM-ER missile. The agreement involves MBDA transferring key technologies, allowing PGZ to produce over 1,000 CAMM-ER missiles and 100+ launchers
Hungary Receives NASAMS Air Defense System
In a significant development for Hungary's national defense, the Tibor Dánielfy 205th Air Defense Missile Regiment barracks in Győr witnessed the ceremonial handover of two units of the NASAMS air defense missile system recently. During the handover event on October 27, Minister of Defense Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
NASAMS Missiles in $125M Military Aid to Ukraine
A mix of weaponry that includes National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, artillery rounds, TOW missiles and Javelin and AT-4 antiarmor systems is earmarked for Ukraine in the
Switzerland to Purchase Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missiles
Officials from the United States and Switzerland have formalized an agreement that paves the way for the latter to acquire Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles, along with the necessary support equipment. The acquisition of PAC-3 MSE missiles is set to enhance Switzerland's existing Patriot ground-based air defense system, as part of the broader Switzerland Air Force's Air2030 program
Norway, Kongsberg, Raytheon to Enhance NASAMS Air Defense System's Capabilities
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence unveiled a collaborative partnership with local company Kongsberg and U.S
Polish Companies Secure Contracts for Naval Missile Units in Collaboration with Kongsberg
Two Polish defense firms, PIT-RADWAR and Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne, part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), have secured contracts with Norway's Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) for two Naval Missile Units and Naval Strike Missile (NSM) production and maintenance. The contract for the construction of two Naval Missile Units destined for the Polish Navy was formally executed by PITRADWAR S
Aegis Combat System Engages Cruise, Ballistic Missiles in Simultaneous Test
An Aegis Combat System equipped on a U.S
Turkey, Iraq Sign MOU on Defense Industry Cooperation
10 killed as Naval Helicopters Collide in Malaysia
U.S. Army Conducts Final Airdrop Test for Oshkosh Defense FMTV A2 Cargo...
Lockheed’s Long Range Discrimination Radar Completes Transition to Missile Defense Agency Control...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...