Estonian Defence Forces receive Piorun air defence systems
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has officially delivered the Polish very short-range air defence systems Piorun to the Estonian Defence Forces.
Russian missile strikes in Ukraine: a brief overview
Between 29 December and 2 January, Russia launched numerous missile strikes on targets across Ukrainian territory.
Ukraine receives first Rheinmetall’s Skynex air defence system from Germany
The Skynex air defence systems are set to significantly enhance the Ukrainian army’s ability to counter various airborne threats, including unmanned aerial systems, kamikaze drones, and low-flying cruise missiles.
US Army selects Bombardier Global 6500 fet for HADES ISR program
The US Army has chosen the Bombardier Global 6500 jet as the base for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES), a state-of-the-art Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform.
Netherlands to strengthen air defence with European-produced PATRIOT missiles
European company COMLOG is set to produce 1,000 PATRIOT air defence missiles, a portion of which will be allocated to the Netherlands.
GA-ASI completes first lifetime for full-scale fatigues test on MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a major milestone with the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
RTX awarded USD 345 million to deliver StormBreaker smart weapons to the US Air Force
The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon, an business, a USD 345 million contract to produce and deliver more than 1,500 StormBreaker smart weapons.
Ukrainian pilots to begin training with Norwegian F-16 fighters
Norway is providing two F-16 fighter jets to train Ukrainian personnel in Denmark, along with ten instructors to assist in the training.
NATO to buy 1,000 PATRIOT missiles to enhance Allies’ air defences
NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency will support a coalition of Allies, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain to procure up to 1,000 PATRIOT air defence missiles.
NSPA awards COMLOG GmbH significant contract for PATRIOT air defence missiles
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will support a coalition of nations with a contract for a combined quantity of up to 1,000 PATRIOT Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T), if all options are exercised.
Izdeliye 55: ZALA Aero introduces new type of loitering munition
Russian company ZALA Aero, a company of Kalashnikov Group, has announced the development of a new loitering munition, designated as Izdeliye 55 (or Product 55).
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Kh-101 cruise missile – Russian weapon used in attacks on Ukraine [BRIEF]
The Kh-101 cruise missile is one of the latest Russian strategic weapons systems. Its range of approximately 2500 km makes it one of the few weapons in Russia's arsenal capable of striking the entire territory of Ukraine.