L3Harris prototype demonstrates cutting-edge capabilities for autonomous air defence
L3Harris’ Agile Development Group has been iteratively developing a robotic based, highly mobile, short range air defence capability.
Royal Air Force jets to conduct first NATO Air Policing mission with F-35s in Iceland
Royal Air Force (RAF) F-35B jets from 617 Squadron, Marham, United Kingdom, have deployed to Iceland to commence NATO's Air Policing mission.
UK: cutting-edge Stalker mini drone undertakes rigorous trials
Portable mini drones being delivered to the Armed Forces to provide cutting-edge capability have been put through rigorous trials at RNAS Predannack in Cornwall.
Air defence: Bulgaria approves purchase of combat-proven IRIS-T SLM system
On August 6, the Bulgarian parliament approved funding for the purchase of the IRIS-T SLM (Surface-Launched Medium-Range) air defence system.
Spanish detachment continues NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Mission in Romania
Eight Spanish Air Force F-18 Hornet arrived at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania to commence their four-month NATO enhanced Air Policing (eAP) mission.
ELTA North America successful in Pentagon’s highly selective drone defence swarm demo
ELTA North America, a United States company headquartered in Maryland, is a defence industry leader in integrated Counter UAS solutions.
Diehl Defence delivers first unit of IRIS-T SLM system to German Armed Forces
German defence procurement agency (BAAINBw) announced the successful delivery of the first unit of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system from Diehl Defence.
Boeing’s PAC-3 seeker program sets production records in 2024, aims for 20% annual increase
PAC-3 seekers provide the most advanced interceptors used by the Patriot system with precision target location data to defeat everything from incoming ballistic and cruise missiles to hostile aircraft.
BlueHalo’s FE-1 next-gen C-UAS missile passes critical development milestone
BlueHalo announced the successful completion of critical milestones in the development of its agile and disruptive new Next-Generation C-UAS Missile (NGCM): Freedom Eagle (FE-1).
NATO’s air power in the High North and Arctic grows
In the High North, NATO is increasing its presence and vigilance, and the Alliance continues to deter aggression and protect common values and interests.
NSPA awards RTX’s Raytheon a USD 478 million Patriot GEM-T missile contract
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a USD 478 million contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply additional GEM-T missiles to Germany.
NATO: Italian Air Policing detachment conduct first Alpha Scramble from Siauliai Air Base
On August 3, 2024, NATO’s Combined Air Operation Centre at Uedem scrambled two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon in response to potential threats from Russian military aircraft.