U.S. Army to expand Patriot air defense capabilities with new battalions and advanced radar systems
The U.S. Army plans to establish up to four additional Patriot battalions to strengthen one of its most heavily tasked components.
U.S. State Department approves potential $4.67 billion NASAMS air defence system sale to Egypt
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt involving NASAMS air defence systems and related support, with an estimated cost of $4.67 billion.
Denmark signs contract with MBDA France for VL MICA ground-based air defence system
“The contract with MBDA France is an important step towards re-establishing a Danish ground-based air defence capability,” said Jan Toft, Head of DALO’s Investment Division.
HENSOLDT secures €340 million contract to supply air defence radars to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
German sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has secured a major contract to supply advanced radar systems to Ukraine, aimed at boosting the country's air defence capabilities.
Czech Republic orders Saab’s MSHORAD system with RBS 70 NG in €155 million deal
Swedish defence company Saab has received an order worth SEK 1.8 billion from the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system.
NATO faces uncertainty after U.S. ends E-7 AWACS programme, says CEPA report
The E‑3 Sentry, a Boeing 707 adaptation with a distinctive rotating radar dome, has served as NATO’s airborne radar and command platform since the Cold War.
Australian Army successfully tests NASAMS air defence system during Talisman Sabre 2025
The Australian Army has advanced its air and missile defence capability with the successful firing of two AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Switzerland’s Patriot air defence defence systems delivery postponed due to U.S. support for Ukraine
The United States Department of Defense has informed the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) that deliveries of Patriot ground-based air defence systems to Switzerland will be delayed.
Switzerland signs contract for combat-proven IRIS-T SLM ground based air defence system
Switzerland has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to protect its population against medium-range aerial threats.
Romania signs over €2 billion framework deal with Rafael for air defence systems
Romania has signed a framework agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the procurement of SHORAD and VSHORAD air defence systems.
Leonardo demonstrates integrated air and missile defence capabilities at Formidable Shield 2025
Leonardo has successfully demonstrated its advanced integrated defence systems during NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, held in the North Sea from 3 to 23 May.
LANDEURO 2025: U.S. general outlines strategic air defence priorities for Europe
On 16 July, U.S. Army Brigadier General Curtis King, commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, addressed key air defence challenges during the LANDEURO event in Wiesbaden, Germany.