Rheinmetall supplying European customer with further Skynex air defence systems
Relying on automatic cannon-based air defence, Skynex lends itself especially well to very short-range contexts where guided missiles are ineffective.
Missile defence: Lockheed continues development of Next Generation Interceptor
Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) is designed to deter and defeat evolving rogue-nation long range ballistic missile threats to the U.S. homeland.
Raytheon completes first flight test for new AMRAAM-ER variant
Raytheon and Kongsberg successfully completed a flight test of an updated AMRAAM-ER missile variant from a NASAMS air defence system.
Norway deploys Piorun air defence systems along the Russian border
The Norwegian Armed Forces deployed its newly purchased Piorun man-portable air defence systems along the Russian border.
Rheinmetall: Austria taps Skyranger air defence turret for Pandur EVO vehicles
The Skyranger 30’s breakthrough in Austria sets the stage for further advances in Europe. Orders from Germany and Denmark are expected soon.
Czech industry to support ELM-2084 MMR air defence radars
The Czech Republic signed an intergovernmental CZK 3.5 billion contract with Israel for the purchase of eight ELM-2084 MMR radars in December 2019.
Rafael and RTX joint venture to produce Tamir interceptors in the U.S.
A joint venture between Rafael and RTX will manufacture the Tamir interceptors of the Israeli Iron Dome air defence system for foreign clients and will also serve as a backup for local production in Israel.
Germany to boost air defence with Skyranger 30 mobile systems
The German Bundestag's Budget Committee has authorized the purchase of 19 Skyranger mobile air defence systems, marking a significant upgrade to the Bundeswehr's capabilities against aerial threats.
MBDA Deutschland forges partnership with Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI)
MBDA Deutschland has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukrainian state-owned joint stock company Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI), formerly Ukroboronprom.
Canada acquires air defence and anti-drone capabilities
Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to NATO’s Canada-led Battle Group in Latvia will soon have two new defensive capabilities that are being acquired on an urgent basis.
Greece and Turkey join European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
Greece and Turkey have officially joined the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), increasing the total number of participating countries to 21.
Diehl Defence seeks new air defence and missile systems contracts in the Asian market
Diehl Defence, a leading system house for ground-based air defence (GBAD) solutions, will exhibit at the Singapore Airshow 2024 with a spotlight on several GBAD and guided missile products.