Denmark selects three air defence systems from three countries in rapid procurement drive
On 10 June, the Danish Ministry of Defence announced an unexpected decision to procure three different types of short-range ground-based air defence systems.
Italy to deploy SAMP/T air and missile defence system to Estonia in 2025
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur and Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the deployment of Italy’s SAMP/T air defence system to Estonia later this year.
U.S. Air Force chief says Golden Dome could guard against Ukraine-like drone strikes
The United States’ proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system could eventually be capable of countering attacks like Ukraine’s recent drone strike on Russian airbases, the top US Air Force officer has said.
Northrop Grumman and Marshall partner on UK air defence command and control systems
Northrop Grumman and Marshall Land Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop advanced command and control hardware solutions for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence.
Belgium to enhance air defence with NASAMS acquisition and major military investment
According to Belgian newspaper De Morgen, the plan includes the procurement of 10 NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) batteries.
Sweden selects Lockheed Martin TPY-4 long-range radar to strengthen national defence
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has chosen the TPY-4 radar system from American defence company Lockheed Martin to enhance its long-range air surveillance capabilities.
Patriot air and missile defence system: proven in battle – and still setting standards
Patriot is most often associated with interceptors – missiles that intercept airborne threats – but it also includes a radar, a launcher and command-and-control technology.
Northrop Grumman launches supersonic sea-skimming targets in NATO missile defence exercise
Northrop Grumman has successfully launched two GQM-163A “Coyote” supersonic sea-skimming targets from the Hebrides Launch Facility in Scotland.
NSPA awards modular GBAD system architecture contracts to Airbus, ASELSAN, Lockheed Martin UK, Raytheon, and Thales
NSPA stated that the awarding of Concept Study #1 via multiple Outline Agreements represents “a successful example of the effective governance of all Modular GBAD Support Partnership Nations.”
Hanwha begins development of next-generation radar for South Korea’s L-SAM-II missile defence system
Hanwha Systems has signed a contract with South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) to develop a next-generation Multi-Function Radar (MFR) for the L-SAM-II system.
Red Wasp: U.S. Army boosts FIM-92 Stinger missile range with advanced ramjet propulsion
The U.S. Army has introduced a new propulsion technology for the long-serving FIM-92 Stinger missile, potentially expanding its effective range significantly.
U.S. 6th Fleet concludes Formidable Shield 2025, Europe’s largest Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise
The U.S. 6th Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) have concluded the At-Sea Demonstration / Formidable Shield 2025 (ASD/FS25), Europe’s largest integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise.