Diehl, Latvian Firm Form JV to Support Baltic Ground-Based Air Defense
German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.
Belgium Signs $263M Deal for Mistral Air Defense Missiles
Belgium has awarded a $263-million contract for the procurement of Mistral very-short-range air defense missile systems.
India Claims S-400 Missile Made ‘Longest Ever Air Kill’ in Military History
The Indian Air Force just dropped its first public video of the S-400 air defense system in action, showcasing what it calls the “longest ever air kill recorded in military history.”
AI Joins Greece’s Achilles’ Shield, Automating Air Defense Decisions
Greece is injecting an artificial intelligence “brain” into its Achilles’ Shield air defense system, aiming to automate threat detection and interceptor selection against modern aerial threats.
Taiwan to Begin Mass Production of Indigenous Sky Bow Missiles in Q2
Taiwan is eyeing the mass production of its domestically developed Sky Bow III, IV, and V missiles, known locally as Tien Kung, during the second quarter of 2026.
Boeing, Anduril Team Up for US Army’s New Mid-Range Interceptor
Mid-Range Interceptor is a US Army air defense missile, designed to engage low-altitude, mid-range threats including cruise missiles and drones, and features a solid rocket motor.
Hanwha Wins $480M Contract as South Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Production
South Korea has greenlit large‑scale production of the L-SAM after Hanwha Aerospace won a $480-million contract.
MBDA Eyes Australian Production of Mistral Air Defense Missile
Australian munitions manufacturer NIOA has signed a memorandum with MBDA to produce Mistral very short-range air defense missile systems in Australia.
Chinese HQ-9BE Missile System Spotted in Azerbaijan Parade Rehearsal
Azerbaijan may have added China’s HQ-9BE long-range surface-to-air missile system to its arsenal, underscoring a growing shift away from Russian-made air defenses.
China’s New ‘Pop-Up Threat’ Hunter Emerges With Twin-Missile Loadout
HQ-13 is a short-range air defense system mounted on a Dongfeng Mengshi 6×6 vehicle, featuring twin missiles, rotating radar, and electro-optical sensors
UK Delivers Laser-Guided Air Defense Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of Schedule
The UK government has delivered hundreds of air defense missiles to Ukraine, five months ahead of schedule.
