AeroVironment receives first international order for LOCUST counter-drone laser systems and support, valued at more than $50 million
AeroVironment has secured its first international order for the LOCUST high-energy laser counter-drone system.
Australian Army declares NASAMS fully operational, reinforcing defence of forces and infrastructure against missiles and drones
The Australian Army has declared its National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System fully operational.
Boeing, Anduril move ahead in U.S. Army interceptor race to defend military bases from mass drone and cruise missile attacks
The U.S. Army has selected Boeing and Anduril to advance in a competition for a new midrange air-defense interceptor.
Lockheed Martin expands PAC-3 MSE production in Poland to strengthen NATO supply chains and accelerate interceptor output
Lockheed Martin is expanding production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement components in Poland through offset agreements with local industry.
European Commission clears €3.2 billion for Ukraine to procure Patriot interceptor missiles, adding to €8.4 billion already released
The European Union has agreed to release €3.2 billion for Ukraine to procure interceptor missiles for its Patriot air-defence systems.
Lockheed Martin says lower-cost PAC-3 ACE and expanded PAC-3 MSE production will increase allied missile defense capacity across NATO
Lockheed Martin is pursuing a two-track expansion of its PAC-3 missile business, raising production of the PAC-3 MSE while developing a lower-cost interceptor for allied forces.
Britain commits £100 million for Patriot missiles and air defence equipment to protect Ukraine from Russian attacks this winter
Britain will provide £100 million for Patriot missiles and other air-defence equipment under a winter support package for Ukraine.
Rafael targets full German production of air defence technology in plan to convert Volkswagen’s Osnabrück site into defence hub
Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems plans to establish production of air defence technology in Germany through a partnership aimed at transforming Volkswagen’s Osnabrück site.
UK Ministry of Defence says new MBDA missile logistics hub in Poland will strengthen air defence on NATO’s eastern flank
Britain and Poland have opened an MBDA missile logistics centre in Czosnów to support Poland’s PILICA+ air-defence programme.
Patriot system emerges as potential component of initial Golden Dome homeland missile defense architecture, congressional report says
The Patriot air and missile defense system is being considered as a possible component of the initial Golden Dome architecture, according to the Congressional Research Service.
Von der Leyen says Ukraine seeks several billion euros for PAC-3 Patriot air defense systems as EU governments review new funding request
Ukraine has asked EU member states for several billion euros to strengthen its air defenses, including PAC-3 systems for Patriot batteries.
BAE Systems says Golden Dome role includes $1.2 billion Epoch 2 missile-warning program, U.S. space business grows 30%
BAE Systems expects its U.S. space business to play a significant role in the Golden Dome missile-defense architecture, including through the $1.2 billion Epoch 2 missile-warning and tracking program.