NATO executes flexible deterrence mission over Romania to strengthen air and missile defence
The operation involved Greek and Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcons, Italian Eurofighter 2000 jets, and support from a French tanker aircraft.
L3Harris and Thales UK partner to develop integrated SHORAD command and control capability
L3Harris Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with Thales UK to jointly develop an integrated short-range air defence (SHORAD) command and control system.
Ukrainian NASAMS operators shoot down 11 Russian cruise missiles in under two minutes
Ukrainian air defence forces using NASAMS systems intercepted 11 Russian cruise missiles in less than two minutes during a recent mass aerial attack.
Hanwha to develop advanced radar for South Korea’s Low-Altitude Missile Defence System
Hanwha Systems has signed a contract worth KRW 131.5 billion to develop a multi-function radar for the country’s Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD) system.
U.S. approves Romania’s request to purchase new Patriot PAC-3+ fire unit to replace donated system
The U.S. Department of State approved Romania’s request for the possible purchase of components for a new Patriot PAC-3+ fire unit, which may replace the system previously transferred to Ukraine.
Air defence: Leidos advances to mass production phase for IFPC Inc 2 launchers
The IFPC Inc 2’s open architecture allows for flexible configurations and integration with various interceptors, including the currently used AIM-9X.
Czech Air Force celebrates 20 years of Gripen fighter operations in national defence
On 18 April 2025, the Czech Armed Forces commemorated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of the JAS-39C Gripen at Čáslav Airbase, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s air defence history.
RTX moves LTAMDS radar system into production following successful U.S. Army tests
LTAMDS underwent eight flight tests of increasing difficulty designed to challenge and validate the radar's capabilities against real-world threats
Kratos awarded USD 30 million U.S. contract for critical air defence hardware
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced it has been awarded a sole source production contract valued at approximately USD 30 million for air defence system hardware.
NORAD: 176th Air Defense Squadron fields state-of-the-art Battle Command Center
The 176th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) has officially fielded a modernised Battle Command Center (BCC) equipped with the state-of-the-art Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F).
U.S. Marine Corps deploys MADIS air defence system to Philippines for Balikatan 2025
The MADIS will be employed during the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) event, one of six Combined Joint All-Domain Operations taking place during Balikatan 25.
U.S. Department of State approves sale of Stinger anti-aircraft systems to Morocco
On 15 April 2025, the U.S. Department of State approved a possible sale of up to 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles to the Kingdom of Morocco.