Ukraine says its air defences destroyed over 4,700 drones and missiles in September
Ukraine’s air defences destroyed more than 4,700 drones and missiles in September 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor family with plans to produce thousands annually
Anduril Industries has unveiled Steelfin, a family of surface-to-air missiles designed to counter cruise, ballistic and hypersonic threats.
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Paul Ignatius completes air defense and live-fire drills in the Baltic Sea
USS Paul Ignatius conducted air defense scenarios and live-fire drills with Swedish and Finnish personnel during a transit through the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia.
UK Ministry of Defence says 100 British jobs to come from £370 million Kuwait air defence deal
Kuwait has ordered a £370 million air defence system from UK-based MARSS Systems Limited, a contract the British government says will create 100 jobs at home.
Raytheon secures SM-3 Block IB production and sustainment deal worth up to $6.3 billion
Raytheon has secured a five-year contract worth up to $6.3 billion to produce and sustain SM-3 Block IB interceptors.
ASELSAN secures record €2.46 billion contract to expand Turkey’s Steel Dome air defence system
ASELSAN has signed €2.46bn in contracts with Turkey’s Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) to supply hybrid air defence systems.
Missile Defense Agency to get new range ship from Hanwha Philly Shipyard in 2030
The Missile Defense Agency is getting a new range instrumentation ship to replace two vessels built in 1965 and 1970, and Hanwha Philly Shipyard will build it.
Rafael and Raytheon deliver first Iron Dome interceptor made entirely in America to Israel
Rafael and Raytheon’s joint venture has delivered the first Iron Dome Tamir interceptor built and assembled entirely in the United States to the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO).
Sweden to send Patriot air defence unit to Poland to guard NATO logistics hub
Sweden plans to send a Patriot air defence unit to Poland from December to guard the NATO logistics hub through which military and civilian support flows to Ukraine, the Swedish Ministry of Defence said.
Boeing wins $14.7 billion contract to triple Patriot PAC-3 MSE seeker output amid record global demand for air defense missiles
Boeing has received a seven-year contract worth approximately $14.7 billion from Lockheed Martin to expand production of seekers for Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors.
Hensoldt signs agreement with Ukraine for further air defence radar deliveries and development of surveillance capabilities
Hensoldt and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding covering further large-scale radar deliveries and the development of air defence surveillance capabilities.
NATO expands air defence mission to counter aircraft, drones and missiles through integrated forces and rotational deployments
NATO has broadened its Air Policing mission into a comprehensive Air Defence posture during 2026, combining it with Eastern Sentry and rotational deployments of air defence systems.