Ukraine’s defence ministry highlights capabilities of U.S.-made AIM missiles against drones and cruise missiles
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has outlined the capabilities of U.S.-made AIM missiles used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Intracom Defense strengthens strategic partnership with Raytheon through new Patriot contracts exceeding $100 million
Intracom Defense (IDE) has announced the award of new contracts worth more than $108 million from Raytheon, an RTX business, during the past year for the Patriot air and missile defence system.
India plans procurement of large number of S-400 missiles from Russia to strengthen air defence capabilities
Hindustan Times, citing obtained information, reports that the Indian armed forces intend to strengthen air defence through arms purchases in Russia.
Leonardo DRS awarded multiple SHIELD IDIQ contracts under $151 billion Missile Defense Agency program
Leonardo DRS has announced it has been awarded multiple contracts under the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.
Ukraine calls Patriot its most effective air and missile defense system, seeks faster interceptor deliveries
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working with international partners to accelerate the delivery of missiles for U.S.-made Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, which it describes as the most effective air defense systems in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
German Air Force receives first IRIS-T SLM fire unit following certification delay
The German Air Force has announced the receipt of the first short-range IRIS-T SLM air defence system configured to meet German requirements.
L3Harris Technologies awarded nearly $400 million contract to supply propulsion for THAAD missile defense interceptors
L3Harris has received a contract valued at nearly $400 million to produce additional solid rocket boost motors and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control Systems as a supplier to the prime contract for the Missile Defense Agency’s THAAD system.
European countries to provide Ukraine’s military with Patriot missiles from existing stocks, defence ministry says
Partner countries have confirmed one of the largest support budgets for Ukraine, totalling $38 billion for 2026, following a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in the Ramstein format.
Estonia to introduce medium range air defence system in 2026 amid expanded military investment plans
Estonia will strengthen its defence capabilities this year with the introduction of a medium-range air defence system, adding a new layer able to counter targets at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres, alongside upgrades to drone capabilities, increased ground firepower and naval development.
UK announces £500 million air defence package for Ukraine at NATO meeting in Brussels
The United Kingdom has announced an urgent new air defence package for Ukraine worth more than £500 million, including £150 million for NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List and an additional 1,000 UK-manufactured missiles.
U.S. Army conducts air defense live-fire training in Romania during Dynamic Front 26 exercise
Soldiers from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command conducted air defense training.
Israel successfully completes advanced upgrade tests for David’s Sling air and missile defense system
Israel Ministry of Defense said the David’s Sling weapon system has successfully completed a complex series of tests as part of a future threat readiness upgrade.