Slovakia plans to acquire new air defence systems
Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Martin Sklenár, announced that his country plans to acquire new air defence systems.
France against Germany’s European Sky Shield Initiative
France did not join the German initiative as this would be against its commercial interests.
Diehl Defence signs contract for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems for the Bundeswehr
The IRIS-T SLM system is designed to counter fighter jets, helicopters, cruise missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and larger drones as part of medium-range ground-based air defence.
Macron opposes German purchase of Arrow 3 missile defence system
Macron wants European countries to seek greater independence in airspace defence, while Germany proceeds with its plan to purchase the Israeli combat-proven Arrow 3 air defence system.
AQUILA: MBDA to lead consortium for European interceptor against hypersonic threats
MBDA has worked for more than five years on innovative options for counter-hypersonic air-defence building on our expertise from the ASTER anti-missile interceptor.
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How does NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence work? [VIDEO]
Every day, Allied citizens are protected from airborne threats by an integrated network of sensors, missile defence systems and fighter jets. Collectively, they’re known as the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence System (IAMD).
Five European countries team up to jointly procure Mistral air defence systems
Estonia, Belgium, Cyprus, France, and Hungary signed a cooperation agreement to jointly procure Mistral short-range air defence missile systems.
German lawmakers approve advance payments for Arrow 3 missile defence system
German lawmakers have authorized advance payments of up to EUR 560 million ahead of the planned purchase of Israel's Arrow 3 missile defence system.
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The Sky Sonic: Rafael’s new hypersonic missile interceptor [VIDEO]
Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced the development of the Sky Sonic, a groundbreaking system designed to intercept hypersonic missiles.
Germany enhances country’s air defence with IRIS-T SLM
In a bid to enhance its air defence capabilities and strengthen alliances, Germany is set to acquire IRIS-T SLM air defence systems.
Germany moves closer to acquiring Arrow 3 missile defence system
Federal Republic of Germany is set to order Israeli missile defence system with the Arrow 3 exoatmospheric interceptors, for a total of EUR 4 billion.
Northrop Grumman secures IBCS simulator contract for Poland
United States Department of Defensehas signed of a contract with Northrop Grumman for the IBCS simulator to Poland.