Air Defenses in Tehran Countered Small Aircraft, Drones: Iranian Media
Air defenses were heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday night after they were activated to counter small aircraft and drones, Iranian media reported.
Belgium Commits Refurbished Gepard Air Defense Systems for Ukraine
Belgium has pledged to deliver 15 overhauled Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in support of the war-torn country’s defense against Russia.
Dynetics to Deliver IFPC Air Defense Systems Under $617M US Army Deal
The US Army has awarded Dynetics a $617-million production contract for Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 systems.
UK Procures Jet-Powered Skyhammer Interceptor to Counter Drones
The UK has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Cambridge Aerospace to deliver its jet-powered drone and missile interceptor.
Netherlands Expands Patriot Air Defense Arsenal With $627M Purchase
The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627-million contract to procure a Patriot air and missile defense system.
UK Deploys Rapid Sentry Anti-Drone System to Kuwait
The UK deployed a counter-drone system known as Rapid Sentry to Kuwait, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday condemned a "reckless" overnight drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil refinery.
Germany’s Hensoldt Opens Service and Innovation Facility in Ukraine
German defense company Hensoldt has launched a service and innovation center in Ukraine to enhance support for the war-torn country.
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.
Northrop Grumman to Supply Aircraft Defense Systems for Germany’s Chinook Fleet
Northrop Grumman will provide its proprietary Common Infrared Countermeasures system to Germany for the first time, supplying defensive technology for the country’s future CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.
India Signs $237M Deal for Russian Shtil Ship-Based Air Defense System
India has signed a $237-million contract to procure the Russian-built Shtil vertical-launch ship-based surface-to-air missile system.
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.”
Ericsson Federal Wins Networking Spot on $151B Golden Dome Program
Ericsson Federal Technologies Group has signed a prime contract to support networking solutions for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense initiative.
Next-Gen Air Defense: TYTAN Brings AI Interceptors to European Skies
TYTAN is scaling up its AI-powered interceptors across Europe, aiming to deliver the next generation of fast, autonomous air defense.
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.
US Firm Merges Edge AI and Kinetic Power in New Air Defense System
With new institutional funding, ARCYN is pushing forward the development of a next-gen air defense system powered by edge AI.
Philippine Army Plans Artillery Command With Air Defense Systems
The Philippine Army plans to reorganize its artillery regiment to incorporate air defense capabilities, according to Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete.
Leonardo Rolls Out Remote Drone-Killer to Cover Michelangelo’s ‘Dead Zones’
A new remotely operated drone-defense capability will be integrated into Italy’s Michelangelo Dome, adding a close-in layer to defend potential “dead zones” in the emerging missile shield.
Morocco Starts Deployment of Israeli Barak MX Defense System
Morocco has activated its Barak MX air and missile defense system purchased as part of a foreign military sale with Tel Aviv in 2022, according to Israeli media.
Brazil Leans Towards Acquiring Italian Air Defense System
Brazil is moving closer to fielding a new medium-range ground-based air defense system, with Italy emerging as the preferred partner over India.
US Names 1,000+ Golden Dome Partners in First Contracting Stage
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected 1,014 companies for the opening round of a massive contracting vehicle supporting the Pentagon’s future Golden Dome air and missile defense effort.
Saab Secures $148M Order From Lithuania for Mobile Air Defense Systems
Saab has secured a third order from Lithuania for its MSHORAD system, reinforcing the nation’s air defense network.
Israel to Deploy ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense by End 2025
Israel's defense ministry announced on Monday the completion of a laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam," which will be deployed by the end of December.
Denmark Acquires Kongsberg NASAMS Air Defense System in $579M Deal
Denmark has signed a $579-million contract to acquire the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System from Kongsberg.
Turkey Expands ‘Steel Dome’ Development With $6.5B in Fresh Contracts
Turkish defense companies have signed approximately $6.5 billion in contracts to advance the production of the NATO country’s multi-layered “Steel Dome” air defense system, according to local media.
