Airbus connects German IRIS-T and Swedish Patriot in NATO air defence network test
Airbus Defence and Space connected Germany’s IRIS-T SLM and Sweden’s Patriot air defence systems to a shared command post during NATO exercise SPARTAN ARROW 26 in Crete.
Leonardo DRS launches cxMHR radar for air and missile defense, begins production
Leonardo DRS has begun initial production of its cxMHR radar, announcing the system’s launch at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Raytheon tests Coyote rocket-motor upgrades, expanding its counter-drone portfolio
Raytheon is expanding its Coyote interceptor family along two tracks: faster kinetic engagements and recoverable, non-kinetic defense against drone swarms.
BAE Systems unveils MDACS 155mm cannon for air defence and ground strikes
BAE Systems unveiled a truck-mounted prototype of its Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon System (MDACS) at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Lockheed Martin says proven interceptors underpin its expanding missile defense portfolio
Lockheed Martin is expanding production of its fielded interceptors while developing new missiles for U.S. and allied air defenses.
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.