Europe’s future capabilities in space and in the higher atmosphere
HYDEF hypersonic interceptors, satellite resilience, and space commands.
Romania acquires Chiron (KP-SAM) air defence systems from South Korea
Romanian government finalized an intergovernmental agreement with the Republic of Korea for the purchase of South Korean Chiron (KP-SAM) very short-range air defence systems.
Slovenia procures IRIS-T SLM air defence system within ESSI framework
The purchase order includes one fire unit, consisting of the components radar, tactical operations center and four missile launchers as well as IRIS-T SL guided missiles and logistic support.
Germany: starting gun sounds for advanced short- and very short range air defence system
Networking will enable connection to the IRIS T-SLM fire units currently under procurement as well as to the Skyranger 30 ground-based mobile air defence system, to be procured in future.
U.S. Army refurbishes Stinger anti-aircraft missiles
The U.S. Army has successfully refurbished nearly 1,900 Stinger missiles, previously unserviceable, at a significant cost saving of approximately USD 50,000 per missile compared to buying new ones.
Italian and French navies receive upgraded Aster 30 air defence missiles
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has announced the delivery of the first upgraded Aster 30 PAAMS Mid-Life Updated missiles to both France and Italy.
US intends to purchase Piorun air defence systems from Polish industry
The United States intends to sign a contract with Polish defence industry for the procurement of several hundrad Piorun man-portable air defence systems. The agreement is expected to be signed in comming days.
Bundeswehr to receive first IRIS-T SLM unit this summer
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are poised to receive their first fully operational fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system this summer.
Sea Viper Evolution: MBDA to upgrade Type 45 destroyers’ air defence system
MBDA has received three contracts worth around £400 million to boost and sustain the Sea Viper principal area air defence system of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers.
Israeli defence industry develops solutions against hypersonic threats
As countries like North Korea gallop towards operational capability with hypersonic missiles, the counter-effort to achieve protection systems against this very serious threat is gaining momentum.
Slovenian sky guardians integrated into NATO defensive structures for 20 years
Exactly 10 years ago, on January 17, 2014, Slovenia signed an agreement with Hungary enabling Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 […]
Saab receives order from Sweden for mobile short-range air defence
Saab has received an order for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).