US Army Restores 1,900 ‘Unserviceable’ Stinger Missiles
The US Army has refurbished 1,900 Stinger missiles once deemed “unserviceable," adding 10 years to the anti-aircraft missile’s service life.
US Marine Corps Tests MADIS Air Defense System in Arizona
The US Marine Corps has tested the low-rate initial production model of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System in Arizona.
Netherlands to Receive Virtual MANPADS Trainer From BlueHalo
BlueHalo has secured a contract to produce and deliver a virtual man-portable air defense system training solution for the Netherlands.
US Unveils $300M Arms Package, Asks Kyiv Not to Strike Inside Russia
The US announced a new $300 million arms package for Ukraine, including air defense systems and tens of millions of rounds of ammunition, but warned Kyiv that US weaponry should not be used to attack within Russia.
Italy Tasks MBDA With Studying Stinger Air Defense System Replacement
The Italian defense ministry has reportedly tasked MBDA with exploring a replacement for the FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air defense system.
US Approves $380M Anti-Air Missile Sale to Finland
The US government announced the approval of a $380 million sale of Stinger portable anti-air missiles and other equipment to Finland.
Russia Traded Captured Western Weapons for Iranian Drones: Report
Russia reportedly traded western anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles and cash for dozens of Iranian drones in August.
Turkey Inducting Indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Aircraft Missile
Turkish defense firm Roketsan has begun delivering the man-portable Sungur anti-aircraft missile to the Turkish Armed Forces.
Lockheed Considering Reconfiguring JAGM for Air Defense
Lockheed Martin is reportedly considering whether the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile could be reconfigured for Mobile Short Range Air Defense.
Raytheon to Produce 1,300 Stingers for US Army
The US Army has awarded Raytheon Missiles & Defense a $624 million contract to replenish the Stinger missiles delivered to Ukraine to defend itself against the Russian invasion.
Raytheon Will Not Resume Mass Production of Stinger Missiles Until 2023
Raytheon will not be able to accelerate the production of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles before 2023 due to a lack of available parts, the company's chief warned.
US Army Seeks Aging Stinger Missiles Replacement
The US Army has started soliciting information for the potential replacement of the Stinger man-portable air-defense system.
A Real Deterrence Strategy to Prevent the Next ‘Ukraine’
Western democratic nations must create a global system of deterrence that can be clearly understood by aggressors and promises to inflict a level of pain that they deem unacceptable.
Biden Authorizes ‘Unprecedented’ New Weapons Aid to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden announced $1 billion in new security help and the deployment of longer-range weapons and drones to Ukraine.
Netherlands Sends Ukraine Stingers, Anti-Tank Rocket Launchers
The Netherlands dispatched an arms consignment Sunday to Ukraine that includes 50 German-made anti-tank rocket launchers and Stinger missiles.
Lithuanian Troops in Ukraine to Provide Missile Training
Lithuanian troops left for Ukraine to train local forces in the use of US-made anti-aircraft missile systems amid fears of a Russian invasion.
US Approves Baltic Nations’ Request to Supply Arms for Ukraine
The US State Department has approved for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to send US-made anti-armor missiles and other weapons to Ukraine.
US approves $1.9 billion sale to India of Integrated Air Defense Weapon System
The US Department of State approved a possible sale to India of a medium-range Integrated Air Defense Weapon System (IADWS) for $1.9 billion
US approves $4 billion sale of 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Morocco
The US approved a sale of 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, Hellfire and Stinger missiles and APKWS to Morocco for $4.25 billion
