Armed Forces of Ukraine deploy laser weaponry for air defence operations
Ukraine has confirmed the operational use of laser weaponry to defend its territory against aerial threats.
Missile Defense Agency awards USD 2.8 billion contract to Lockheed Martin for further THAAD development
The United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to USD 2.81 billion for the continued development of the THAAD system.
Rheinmetall delivers Skyranger 30 verification model to Bundeswehr for testing
At the end of January 2025, German defence company Rheinmetall delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defence vehicle to the Bundeswehr.
NCIA updates software for Icelandic air command and control system
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has successfully upgraded two key software products to improve the interoperability of Iceland's Air Defence System (IADS).
Netherlands selects Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 turret for mobile air defence systems
The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands has announced its decision to equip the Royal Netherlands Army with the Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 turret for self-propelled air defence systems.
Lockheed Martin delivers 900th THAAD interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency
Lockheed Martin has delivered its 900th Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
The Iron Dome for America: United States to develop next-generation missile defense system
The President of the United States has made national missile defense a top priority, signing an Executive Order aimed at strengthening homeland security.
France awards EUR 600 million air defence contracts to Thales, MBDA, and KNDS France
he French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded contracts worth €600 million to Thales, MBDA France, and KNDS France for new surface-to-air defence (DSA) and anti-drone (LAD) systems.
India signs USD 340 million contract for Israeli-designed MRSAM systems
India has signed a USD 340 million contract for the procurement of over 70 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems, developed in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
U.S. Marines Corps conducts live-fire training with MADIS air defence system
MADIS is a mobile, short-range air defence system designed to detect, track, and engage unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and other low-altitude threats.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems commissioned to advance IDAS air defence system for submarines
The IDAS system is being developed in collaboration with Diehl Defence, combining the expertise of both companies within the IDAS Consortium.
Integrated air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) demonstrated in South Korea
The 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade recently hosted a demonstration of Northrop Grumman's Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), referred to as "Battle One."