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.
Iran fires ballistic missiles at U.S. Al Dhafra Air Base in UAE as THAAD system intercepts incoming threats
Iranian ballistic missiles targeted Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, according to preliminary regional reports, with air defenses intercepting incoming threats near Abu Dhabi.
Diehl Defence presents unified IRIS-T SLM/SLX launcher as European alternative to U.S. Patriot air defence system
Diehl Defence has unveiled a unified missile launcher capable of firing both medium and long-range variants of its IRIS-T air defence system.
Tytan Technologies raises €30 million Series A to scale AI air defence systems across Europe and Ukraine
Tytan Technologies has closed a €30 million all-European Series A financing round, bringing its total funding to €46 million.
Iran reportedly purchases hundreds of Russian Verba air defence systems in €500 million deal
Iran has reportedly purchased hundreds of Russian 9K336 Verba air defence systems in a deal valued at approximately €500 million, according to information obtained by the Financial Times.
Ukraine proposes joint European anti-ballistic projects and urges sustained PURL funding for air defence
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has called on European partners to join Ukraine in developing counter-ballistic capabilities and to maintain funding for key air defence programmes.
Switzerland considers European SAMP/T air defense system as United States delays Patriot missile deliveries
Switzerland is considering a European alternative to the U.S.-made Patriot missile system after Washington indefinitely postponed delivery of five anti-missile batteries.