Spain Procures Additional NASAMS Air Defence Systems in €410M Deal
The Spanish government has unveiled plans to bolster its air defence capabilities with the procurement of additional NASAMS systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) in a contract valued at approximately €410 million. The announcement comes following the issuance of a notice of award by the Spanish Armaments Directorate, Dirección General...
Lockheed Martin Secures $4.1B Contract to Enhance Missile Defense System
Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.1 billion contract to upgrade the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system for the Missile Defense Agency
Russia Ready to Field its Latest Air-Defense System, "Derivation-PVO" in Ukraine
Ukraine is set to get a taste of Russia's latest air-defense system, the 2S38 "Derivation-PVO" based on a 57mm automatic cannon. The key targets for “Derivation-PVO” will be kamikaze UAVs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including high-speed stealth UJ-23 “Topaz” and the Backfire K1 bomber drone
Germany Places $1.2B Order for Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems
Raytheon, an RTX business, announced a $1.2 billion contract on Thursday to provide Germany with Patriot air and missile defense systems
Norway to Invest $90M to Accelerate NASAMS Production
The Norwegian government has unveiled intentions to procure essential components for NASAMS air defense systems production, aimed at improving delivery times for launcher units upon signing new contracts. The government has proposed an allocation of approximately NOK 941 million ($90 million) to KONGSBERG as part of a new investment proposition for the Norwegian Armed Forces, which is being submitted to the Norwegian Parliament for political consideration
NATO Country Orders Rheinmetall’s MLRS 300 km-Range Ammunition Worth €300M
Rheinmetall has secured an order to provide a European member of NATO with multiple rocket launcher ammunition boasting a 300 km range, along with other systems valued at over €300 million. The order, confirmed in December 2023, is scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2027
Poland Signs $2.53B Agreement for IBCS Air Defense System Integration
Poland has recently signed an agreement worth $2.53 billion for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), a key component of the Integrated Air Missile Defence (IAMD) network
European Country Orders Rheinmetall’s Skynex Air Defence Systems
Rheinmetall has been granted an additional contract to supply Skynex air defence systems to a European customer. The contract, valued in the lower three-digit million euro range, includes deliveries scheduled throughout 2025, incorporating Rheinmetall-made HX trucks, as in the initial agreement
Russian Court Sentences Ukrainian Agent to 11 Years for Alleged S-300 Component...
The Federal Security Service (FSB) Public Relations Center has announced the sentencing of Ukrainian citizen Sergei Viktorovich Krivitsky to 11 years and six months in a maximum-security colony for attempting to purchase components for the S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems. This was reported by Russias state-owned
Bundeswehr Awards Rheinmetall €595M for Skyranger 30 Air Defense on Boxer Vehicles
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth €595 million to supply the Skyranger 30 mobile air defense system for their Boxer armored vehicles. The deal includes a prototype and 18 series production vehicles, with an option for an additional 30 systems
First Test of Updated AMRAAM-ER Missile from NASAMS Air Defense System
Raytheon and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, with support from the Norwegian Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Armed Forces, flight-tested an updated variant of the AMRAAM-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) missile from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). This AMRAAM-ER variant integrates the guidance section of the AIM-120 C-8, featuring a 10-inch rocket motor from Nammo and a 10-inch Control Actuator System, the Norwegian Propulsion Stack, developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace with collaborative input from the Norwegian MoD
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
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INS DRAKON Sub Launched for Israeli Navy, Production of First Dakar Sub...
HENSOLDT to Modernize German Fennek Vehicle Sensors
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
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...