Raytheon, Diehl Partner to Co-Produce Stinger Missile Components in Europe
US defense contractor Raytheon has teamed up with German firm Diehl Defence to jointly produce the key components of the Stinger surface-to-air missile in Europe.
Belgium to Acquire Man-Portable Air Defense Systems From Poland
Belgium is enhancing the country’s defense with a planned acquisition of 200 to 300 Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland.
Latvia Boosts Air Defense With RBS 70 NG Order From Saab
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has ordered an air defense system from Saab under a framework agreement.
US Army Stinger Missile Replacement Program Makes Progress
The US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile replacement, the Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), is continuing to make developmental progress.
Bombardier Launches Swiss Air Force’s First Global 7500 Jet
Canadian firm Bombardier Defense has unveiled the Swiss Air Force’s first Global 7500 long-range multimission aircraft.
Taiwan to Buy Nearly 2,000 More Stinger Missiles as China Row Escalates
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced plans to procure an additional 1,985 Stinger missiles from the US amid rising tensions with China.
Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test
The Norwegian Armed Forces demonstrated its new “Piorun” man-portable air defense system during its first-ever live-fire test.
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.
Saab to Provide Finnish RBS 70 MANPADS With Bolide Missiles
Finland has contracted Saab to deliver Bolide short-range missiles for its RBS 70 man-portable air-defense systems.
Poland to Provide Piorun MANPADS for Norwegian Army
Norway and Poland have signed a contract to deliver man-portable air defense systems to the Norwegian Army.
Syrian helicopter shot down over western Aleppo, second in days to be downed in northwest
A Syrian regime helicopter crashed in western Aleppo, reportedly shot down by rebel fighters just days after a similar incident killed an Mi-17 crew
US approves $2.2 billion sale to Taiwan of Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles
The US has approved the sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles at an estimated cost of over $2.23 billion
Yemen Houthis mass-produced mines and IEDs using Iranian components, CAR report finds
A Conflict Armament Research report has found that Yemen's Houthi rebels have standardized and mass-produced improvised explosive devices
Russian Su-25 ground attack aircraft shot down in Idlib, Syria
Syrian rebels said a Russian Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack aircraft was shot down in rebel- and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-held Idlib province.
