Germany to Deploy Patriot Air Defense System to Turkey
Germany will deploy a Patriot missile air defense battery to Turkey as part of a NATO rotation, Berlin's defense ministry said Monday.
CUSV Reinvented: Textron Equips Its Naval Drone With ‘BRAWL’ Air Defense System
Textron Systems has turned its Common Unmanned Surface Vessel into a far more dangerous presence at sea, adding a new air defense capability designed to hunt down airborne threats.
Russian Strike Kills One as Ukraine Launches Hundreds of Drones
Russian strikes on southern Ukraine killed one person and wounded four others, military officials said Sunday, as Russia reported shooting down more than 300 Ukrainian drones.
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.
Estonia Halts $589M IFV Replacement, Shifts Funds to Drones and Air Defense
Estonia is halting a 500-million Euro program to replace infantry fighting vehicles, prioritizing drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems.
USAF Seeks Advanced Infrared Countermeasures for HH-60W Jolly Green II
The US Air Force has launched a market survey to equip its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue helicopters with an Advanced Infrared Countermeasures system, boosting protection against modern infrared-guided missiles.
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.
Kyiv Deploys Private Air Defense Units, Downs Drones in Kharkiv
Ukraine has started the deployment of privately operated air defense units under a government-backed pilot program.
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.
Taiwan Seeks Cheaper Air Defense as China Expands Low-Cost Threats
Taiwan is developing lower cost air defense munitions as China is expanding the use of cheaper weapons in potential large scale attacks.
Saudi Arabia Turns to Ukraine for Air Defense Weapons Amid Iran Strikes
Saudi Arabia has turned to Ukraine to counter Iranian drone and missile attacks, reportedly signing a contract and negotiating a separate “huge deal” that could be finalized this week.
South Korean Cheongung-II Air Defense System Makes Combat Debut in UAE
The UAE’s South Korean-made Cheongung-II surface-to-air defense system has intercepted Iranian attacks, marking the system’s first combat use overseas.
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 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.”
Gulf States Request SAMP/T Air Defense, Anti-Drone Systems From Italy
Several Gulf countries entangled in the armed conflict between the US and Israel against Iran have sought air defense and anti-drone systems from Italy.
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.
Rafael Enters Race for US Army’s Next-Gen Interceptor
US subsidiary of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has joined US Army search for second interceptor under Indirect Fire Protection Capability.
Excalibur, Aselsan Launch European Joint Venture
Czech defense contractor Excalibur International and Turkey’s state-owned Aselsan have teamed up to launch an European-based joint venture to expand their international reach.
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.
Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor Completes Ballistic Test
Raytheon’s proposed replacement for the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), has completed a ballistic test.
