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Leidos and the Program Executive Office (PEO) for Missiles and Space (MS), the Short and Intermediate Effectors for Layered Defence Project Office, and the PEO MS Integrated Fires team, successfully conducted intercepts of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Cruise Missile (CM) test targets with the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) system.

Air defence: Enduring Shield intercepts targets in flight test

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The demonstration highlighted the system’s ability to detect, track, engage and intercept UAS and CM targets in a missile flight test with a surface launched AIM-9X.

The United Kingdom has pledged to supply Ukraine with 650 Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) systems as part of a GBP 162 million air defence package aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defence capabilities. This announcement was made by Defence Secretary John Healey MP during the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at the US Air Force Base in Ramstein, marking his first appearance at the group as Defence Secretary.

UK to supply Ukraine with 650 LMM missiles in GBP 162 million defence package

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The commitment, which is a part of the UK Government’s broader support strategy for Ukraine, underscores the UK’s ongoing dedication to assisting Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. During the 24th meeting of the UDCG, Healey reiterated the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine and called on other allies to continue supplying essential military equipment to …

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A battery of the Romanian Air Force's 74th PATRIOT Regiment conducted a deployment exercise on March 13, 2024 proving its operational capability, resilience and underscoring readiness to engage potential airborne threats.

Romania to transfer Patriot air and missile defence system to Ukraine

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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has signed a decree to transfer a Patriot air and missile defence system to Ukraine.

According to an article published by the Reuters agency, Germany intends to order eight IRIS-T SLM air defence systems for the German armed forces.

Germany to deliver 17 additional IRIS-T air defence systems to Ukraine

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Germany has announced an order for 17 additional IRIS-T air defence systems for Ukraine, with deliveries set to commence in 2024.

At SMM 2024, the leading major trade fair for the maritime industry, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and NVL announced the planned establishment of a joint venture and signed a cooperation agreement. The aim of the cooperation is to jointly realize the construction of the MEKO A-400 AMD – a pioneering ship concept from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems that was specially developed to meet the requirements of a German Navy air defense frigate.

tkMS and NVL agree on cooperation to build MEKO A-400 AMD frigates for German Navy

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The MEKO A-400 AMD extends existing capability profiles with an improved energy supply for future weapon and command systems.

General Dynamics European Land Systems - Steyr (GDELS - Steyr) will present a new variant of the Pandur 6x6 Evo wheeled armored vehicle at the AIRPOWER24 airshow in Zeltweg, Styria on September 6th and 7th.

GDELS–Steyr introduces new Pandur Evo variant with Skyranger 30 turret

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The Pandur Evo with Skyranger 30 is another proof of the high modularity and outstanding multi-role capability of the Pandur concept.

In the world’s complex security environment, trusted partnerships are more important than ever before. Our vast constellation of allies is a differentiator against near-peer competition. By leveraging the strength of our allies’ defence industries, we can expand supply chain capacity and resiliency to effectively deliver key systems.

Lockheed Martin strengthens collaboration with Polish defence industry for PAC-3 MSE production

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In Poland, Lockheed Martin partnered with local industry to develop and manufacture components of the PAC-3 MSE interceptor.

Air defence units from three NATO countries are set to participate in a comprehensive training exercise, Tobruq Arrows 2024, in the Doupov Mountains, Czech Republic. The exercise, scheduled for early September, will see troops from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Latvia engage in complex tasks including live firing from air defence missile systems and helicopter insertions, both day and night.

RBS 70 air defence system to be tested during live-fire exercise

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Air defence units from three NATO countries are set to participate in a comprehensive training exercise, Tobruq Arrows 2024, in the Doupov Mountains, Czech Republic.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude for the new German aid package to strengthen Ukraine's air defence after a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Partners work to fill gaps in Ukraine’s air and missile defence

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With its own resources and the assistance of NATO countries, Ukraine has achieved success in limiting Russia’s air and missile edge.

The Netherlands has received approval from the U.S. Department of State to purchase and modernise M903 launchers for its Patriot air defence systems. The transaction, valued at up to USD 224 million, may be conducted through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.

Air defence: Netherlands seeks to buy two additional Patriot launchers

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The Netherlands has received approval from the U.S. Department of State to purchase and modernise M903 launchers for its Patriot air defence systems

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Giraffe 1X radar for one of Sweden’s Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) solutions. The contract period is 2024-2027 and the order value is approximately SEK 700 million.

Saab receives order from Sweden for Giraffe 1X surface radar

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Saab has received an order from the FMV for the Giraffe 1X radar for one of Sweden’s Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) solutions.

The HYDEF programme, aimed at developing an endo-atmospheric interceptor for air defence against high-velocity aerial threats, has reached a significant milestone with the signing of the fist Amendment to the Grant Agreement. Coordinated by Sistemas de Misiles de España, SL (SMS), and represented by its General Manager, Mr. Luis Mayo, the amendment was signed in conjunction with OCCAR, represented by HYDEF PD Programme Manager, Manuel Jesús de Hoyos Sánchez.

HYDEF Programme reaches milestone with completion of the Mission Definition Review

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The HYDEF (Hypersonic Defence) Programme has achieved a significant technical milestone with the completion of the Mission Definition Review (MDR).