Air and missile defence: Spain joins PAC-3 user community
Officials from the United States and Spain formalized an agreement for Spain to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles.
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NATO enhances readiness of Integrated Air and Missile Defence [VIDEO]
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Allies have taken further steps to strengthen NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD).
PATRIOT long-range air defence system deployed in Lithuania
On July 6, a Dutch ship piered at Klaipėda Seaport bringing the PATRIOT long-range air defence system for deployment at the Lithuanian Air Force Base in Šiauliai for Baltic Connection 24 (BALTCON24) training cycle.
Raytheon awarded contract to provide additional PATRIOT air and missile defence systems to Germany
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a USD 1.2 billion contract to supply Germany with additional PATRIOT air and missile defence systems.
Switzerland seeks to enhance air defence by joining European Sky Shield Initiative
Following the decision of the Switzerland's Federal Council, Chief of Armament signed an application for membership addressed to the Chairperson of the European Sky Shield Initiative.
NSPA contributes to NATO’s enhanced air defence capabilities with contract for Stinger missiles
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) continues to play a central role in supporting NATO’s deterrence and defence capabilities.
Estonia delivers Mistral air defence systems to Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Estonian Ministry of Defence announced the delivery of short-range Mistral air defence systems and accompanying missiles to Ukraine.
Kongsberg and MBDA withdraw from Swiss air defence procurement
The project “GBAD MR” is a procurement project for renewing important air defence systems of the Swiss Armed Forces.
Germany supplies Armed Forces of Ukraine with third PATRIOT air defence system
Germany has delivered a third PATRIOT air-defence system to Armed Forces of Ukraine, authorities said on Friday.
European Sky Shield Initiative: HENSOLDT supplies air defence radars to Latvia and Slovenia
Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is providing massive support for the German European Sky Shield Initiative.
Germany to buy additional PATRIOT air defence systems and GEM-T interceptors
PATROT remains one of NATO’s most reliable air defence systems, currently used by eight European nations to defend against cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, drones, and aircraft.
Netherlands deploy the PATRIOT air defence system in Lithuania
Lithuania will host the Baltic Connection 24 (BALTCON24) exercise from July 7 to 19, featuring the deployment of the Dutch PATRIOT long-range air and missile defence system.