U.S. Navy says ESSM Block 2 deliveries reach 1,000 for 12-nation NATO SeaSparrow Consortium
The NATO SeaSparrow program has delivered its 1,000th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2, doubling cumulative deliveries since June 2025.
Rheinmetall to strengthen Skynex air defence with Silvus passive threat-detection sensors
Rheinmetall Air Defence has agreed to integrate Silvus Technologies’ passive radio-frequency sensors into its ground-based air defence systems.
U.S. Department of State approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles to Ukraine, with an estimated package value of $2.1 billion.
Kongsberg CEO puts deliveries first as NASAMS and missile demand lift quarterly orders and backlog to record levels
Kongsberg’s third-quarter revenue rose 50% to NOK 11.3 billion, while new orders more than doubled to NOK 23.3 billion, strengthening chief executive Eirik Lie’s focus on production and deliveries.
F-16 fighters demonstrate rapid-response air defense from austere Alaska base in NORAD operation
U.S. Air Force F-16s maintained air defense alert at Eareckson Air Station during an October 18–26 deployment, then launched a homeland defense mission on October 25.
U.S. Army selects Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Edge for Future Interceptor development program
Lockheed Martin will develop PAC-3 Edge for the U.S. Army’s Future Interceptor program, building on technology used in the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor.
European HYDEF hypersonic interceptor project completes first phase, expands to 16 countries
The HYDEF consortium has completed preliminary development of a European interceptor against hypersonic threats and expanded its membership for further work.
Switzerland shortlists Barak MX and SAMP/T NG for additional air defence system
Switzerland has narrowed its choice of an additional longer-range air defence system to Barak MX and SAMP/T NG while retaining its Patriot order.
Raytheon ramps up SM-6 production to reach hundreds of missiles a year
Raytheon is working to produce hundreds of SM-6 missiles a year within the next several years, following a Navy-backed manufacturing sprint that exceeded its production target.
Hanwha Aerospace explores Lithuanian production roles for mobile air defence system
Hanwha Aerospace has signed four agreements with Lithuanian companies to explore manufacturing and integration work for its 40mm Wheeled Anti-Aircraft Gun.
Lockheed Martin, U.S. Government say Poland will host European PAC-3 missile maintenance hub
Poland has been selected to host a dedicated PAC-3 missile maintenance facility to shorten repair and resupply times for NATO’s European air defense forces.
Helsing unveils Contra air defence system and two interceptors to counter mass attacks
Helsing has unveiled Contra, an AI-controlled air defence system designed to counter large-scale drone and missile attacks.