South Korean Cheongung II air defence system reportedly achieves first combat intercept in UAE
The South Korean Cheongung II (KM-SAM Block II) medium-range air defence system has reportedly carried out its first recorded combat interception.
Swiss Patriot air defense systems deliveries may face further delays as global demand surges amid Middle East conflict
Switzerland may face additional delays in receiving the U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems it ordered as global demand rises amid conflict in the Middle East.
RTX wins over $180 million contract to support UAE’s Patriot air and missile defense systems
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 4 that it has signed a contract with RTX to continue support services for Patriot air defense systems operated by the United Arab Emirates.
Satellite images indicate damage to radar facilities tied to THAAD missile defense systems in Jordan and UAE – CNN
New satellite imagery suggests radar facilities linked to U.S. THAAD missile defense systems were struck at military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Russian Tu-142 aircraft in Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Zones
The North American Aerospace Defense Command detected and tracked two Russian TU-142 military aircraft operating in the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones on March 4, 2026.
Ukraine says additional French Mirage 2000-5 fighters will strengthen air defence against missiles and drones
Ukraine expects an additional delivery of Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft from France, which officials say will significantly strengthen the country’s air capabilities.
NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile headed for Turkey as Alliance condemns Tehran’s regional attacks
NATO air and missile defence assets intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading towards Turkey, alliance officials said on Wednesday.
NSPA advances Modular GBAD project with second concept study awarded to three defence companies
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has selected Airbus Defence and Space, Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill and Raytheon to continue work on the Modular Ground-Based Air Defence project.
Dutch F-35 Lightning II fighter crews train with U.S. forces in Utah to strengthen NATO air defence readiness
Dutch F-35 fighter aircraft are preparing to defend NATO territory during Exercise Lightning Forge in the United States until the end of the month.
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 fighters shot down by Kuwaiti air defense systems in apparent friendly fire incident, CENTCOM confirms
Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait late March 1 in what officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident during active combat operations.
Officials warn prolonged conflict with Iran could strain U.S. missile defenses and escalation management
As coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran continue under Operation Epic Fury, defense officials say a short campaign is manageable but a prolonged confrontation would be far more complex.
Iran launches 315 missiles and 294 drones in retaliation during first day of U.S.-Israeli campaign
The start of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran was met with retaliation. As in 2025, Iranian forces made extensive use of available missile systems and long-range loitering munitions.