Ukraine says its air defences destroyed over 4,700 drones and missiles in September
Ukraine’s air defences destroyed more than 4,700 drones and missiles in September 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor family with plans to produce thousands annually
Anduril Industries has unveiled Steelfin, a family of surface-to-air missiles designed to counter cruise, ballistic and hypersonic threats.
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Paul Ignatius completes air defense and live-fire drills in the Baltic Sea
USS Paul Ignatius conducted air defense scenarios and live-fire drills with Swedish and Finnish personnel during a transit through the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia.
Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge to take on hypersonic threats, eyes U.S. Army deployment by 2031
The missile is the company’s entry in the U.S. Army’s Future Interceptor program, a competition in which the Army has now moved Lockheed into the next stage of development.
UK Ministry of Defence says 100 British jobs to come from £370 million Kuwait air defence deal
Kuwait has ordered a £370 million air defence system from UK-based MARSS Systems Limited, a contract the British government says will create 100 jobs at home.
Ukraine reports strikes on Russian S-400 launchers, command posts and depots in September
Ukrainian forces hit more than 40 Russian command posts and over 50 logistics and support sites in September, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said.
ASELSAN secures record €2.46 billion contract to expand Turkey’s Steel Dome air defence system
ASELSAN has signed €2.46bn in contracts with Turkey’s Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) to supply hybrid air defence systems.
Rafael and Raytheon deliver first Iron Dome interceptor made entirely in America to Israel
Rafael and Raytheon’s joint venture has delivered the first Iron Dome Tamir interceptor built and assembled entirely in the United States to the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO).
Sweden to send Patriot air defence unit to Poland to guard NATO logistics hub
Sweden plans to send a Patriot air defence unit to Poland from December to guard the NATO logistics hub through which military and civilian support flows to Ukraine, the Swedish Ministry of Defence said.
Boeing wins $14.7 billion contract to triple Patriot PAC-3 MSE seeker output amid record global demand for air defense missiles
Boeing has received a seven-year contract worth approximately $14.7 billion from Lockheed Martin to expand production of seekers for Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors.
Hensoldt signs agreement with Ukraine for further air defence radar deliveries and development of surveillance capabilities
Hensoldt and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding covering further large-scale radar deliveries and the development of air defence surveillance capabilities.
NATO expands air defence mission to counter aircraft, drones and missiles through integrated forces and rotational deployments
NATO has broadened its Air Policing mission into a comprehensive Air Defence posture during 2026, combining it with Eastern Sentry and rotational deployments of air defence systems.