Ukraine’s defence ministry says forces neutralised more than 400,000 Russian drones in 2026
Ukrainian forces have hit 408,000 Russian drones since the start of the year, according to the country’s defence ministry.
France orders four more SAMP/T NG systems to strengthen air and missile defence
France has ordered four additional SAMP/T NG air and missile defence firing units, taking its total to 12, with 10 scheduled for delivery before the end of 2030.
SRC develops Gryphon R1810 radar to track drones and intercepting rounds for Northrop Grumman’s Raid Hunter air defense system
SRC has developed the Gryphon R1810 radar for Northrop Grumman’s Raid Hunter, a gun-based air defense system designed to counter drone swarms and other aerial threats.
Sweden conducts first Patriot live firing in Crete ahead of planned mission to protect NATO’s Ukraine aid hub in Poland
Sweden has conducted its first Patriot live firing in Crete as it prepares to send an air-defense unit to protect NATO’s logistics hub in Poland from December.
Romanian F-16 fighters shoot down two Russian drones after airspace violations over the Black Sea
Romanian F-16 fighters shot down two Russian drones over the country’s territorial waters on 17 October after they entered Romanian airspace.
Ukraine’s Patriot interceptor stocks exhausted, leaving defenses exposed to Russian ballistic missile attacks, CNN reports
Ukraine has exhausted its Patriot interceptor stocks, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the situation.
Northrop Grumman CEO says air defense needs affordable weapons at scale, pointing to Raid Hunter development for drones and missiles
Northrop Grumman chief executive Kathy Warden said air defenses need a broader mix of affordable weapons to counter inexpensive drones and increasingly sophisticated aerial threats.
German Air Force certifies IRIS-T SLM system after live firing at NATO range in Crete
The German Air Force has completed operational certification of its IRIS-T SLM air defence system following a live firing in Crete.
Airbus connects German IRIS-T and Swedish Patriot in NATO air defence network test
Airbus Defence and Space connected Germany’s IRIS-T SLM and Sweden’s Patriot air defence systems to a shared command post during NATO exercise SPARTAN ARROW 26 in Crete.
Northrop Grumman to upgrade U.S. Army’s IBCS for greater mobility and battlefield survivability
Northrop Grumman will build two prototypes of a more protected, mobile command workspace for the U.S. Army’s Integrated Battle Command System under a $21 million contract.
Leonardo DRS launches cxMHR radar for air and missile defense, begins production
Leonardo DRS has begun initial production of its cxMHR radar, announcing the system’s launch at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Lockheed Martin says proven interceptors underpin its expanding missile defense portfolio
Lockheed Martin is expanding production of its fielded interceptors while developing new missiles for U.S. and allied air defenses.