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
Raytheon, Rafael to Build Facility to Jointly Produce Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile...
Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has teamed up with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to set up a facility in East Camden, Arkansas, for producing the Tamir missile, a crucial part of both the Iron Dome Weapon System and its American counterpart, SkyHunter. Through the Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems joint venture, the companies have committed to a $33 million capital investment to create the new facility
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Stryker CBRN Sensor Suite Featuring Drones...
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...