THAAD air defence system used in Israel for the first time to intercept ballistic missile
The Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfully intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen on Friday morning.
L3Harris: Confronting the hypersonic threat demands a united front
Hypersonic missile defense requires global cooperation. L3Harris is leading the charge through strategic international partnerships in space-based MW/MD technologies.
MBDA: Mistral 3 project to receive EUR 60 million from European Union
The Mistral project was part of the ‘Air Defence Systems’ section of the EDIRPA. The project will receive funding of EUR 60 million out of a total EDIRPA budget of EUR 300 million.
Israel Aerospace Industries secures contract for Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile interceptors
The Israel Ministry of Defence and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have finalised a significant contract to enhance the production of Arrow 3 interceptors.
RTX secures contract for Romanian Patriot air defence systems production
The US Department of Defence announced the signing of a USD 946.5 million contract with RTX Corporation to produce and supply additional Patriot air defence systems to Romania.
Northrop Grumman’s IBCS system achieves Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in Poland
Poland has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for its first Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)-enabled battery, a significant milestone in modernising its air and missile defence capabilities.
Historic strengthening of Norwegian air defence with new NASAMS contract
Norway has taken a significant leap in strengthening its air defence capabilities by signing a contract with Kongsberg for the delivery of two additional NASAMS air defence batteries.
Sener to design actuators for Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 MSE missile
Sener, a leading Spanish engineering and technology company, has begun the design of actuators for Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 MSE missile.
Norwegian NASAMS systems deployed to protect key NATO logistics hub in Poland
The Norwegian air defence system, NASAMS, is now on standby at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport in Poland. This marks the beginning of Norway’s contribution to NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence operations.
OCCAR: HYDIS programme achieves first milestone with Solution Space Review (SSR)
The HYDIS programme, focused on developing a European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System, has successfully completed its first major milestone, the Solution Space Review (SSR).
Romanian air defence achieves full operational readiness with Patriot systems
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence announced on 12 December that personnel from the 74th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment have completed certification and achieved combat readiness.
Czech Air Force to continue protecting Slovak airspace with Gripen fighters
In a demonstration of regional solidarity, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Slovak airspace.