Switzerland Seeks Alternative to U.S. Patriot Systems Following Delivery Delays
The Swiss government is pursuing the acquisition of an additional long-range air defence system, to complement US Patriot following delivery delays of the American system. Last week it sent out request for information (RFI) to five manufacturers in four countries – Germany, France, Israel and South Korea, Kaj-Gunnar Sievert,...
Israel Delivers BARAK MX Air Defense System to Slovakia
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), announced April 23 the delivery of the BARAK MX air defense system to the Slovak Air Force worth Euro 530 milliion. The delivery of the system includes the transfer of training and operational know-how
Netherlands Awards $627 Million to Raytheon for Patriot Anti-missile Systems
Raytheon was awarded a $627 million contract to supply the Netherlands with Patriot air and missile defense system equipment. The direct commercial sales contract includes radars, launchers, and command and control stations
Israel MoD to Significantly Expand Production of Arrow Missile Defense Interceptors
An agreement will be signed soon between the Israeli MoD and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to significant increase the production rate and quantity of interceptors of the Arrow system in view of the war against Iran. The Arrow system is developed and manufactured in cooperation with the US...
U.S. Running out of THAAD Interceptors, But Has Sufficient Stock of Bombs...
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Israel Arrests Soldier for Providing Iron Dome Air Defense Secrets to Iran
A reserve soldier from Jerusalem has been indicted at the Jerusalem District Court on suspicion of transferring information related to Israels Iron Dome air defense system to Iranian operatives in exchange for payment. According to the indictment filed Friday morning, the defendant, identified as Raz Cohen, is accused of security offenses and of providing information linked to Iron Dome activity
First Combat Use Of S.Korean Cheongung-II System Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missile In...
South Koreas Cheongung-II missile defense system deployed in the United Arab Emirates intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile, marking the first reported combat use of the system outside South Korea. This was first reported by
DRDO SuccessfullyTests VSHORADS Against Aerial Targets Mimicking Aircraft
Indias Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out three flight-trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) against target mimicking aircraft. The tests were conducted at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha
Hanwha, Estonia's Frankenburg Tech to Partner on Vehicle-Based Missiles
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a
Greece Eyes India’s Akash NG to Replace S-300 Air Defense Systems by...
Greece is evaluating Indias Akash-NG air defence missile system as part of plans to modernize its layered air defence network and gradually replace legacy Russian-origin platforms.
Swiss Air Defense Plans Shift Toward French SAMP/T from American Patriot
The SAMP/T could be inducted into the Swiss Armed Forces as early as 2029, potentially replacing or supplementing the US-made MIM-104 Patriot.According to
Israeli 'David's Sling Air Defense System Completes Complex Tests to Meet Future...
Israels Ministry of Defense, together with the Missile Defense Agency and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has completed a new series of advanced tests of the David's Sling air defense system. The tests, led by the Defense Ministrys Wall Directorate, simulated complex and evolving threats including rockets, ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft and drones
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles