US government approves USD 15 billion sale of PATRIOT PAC-3+ to Poland
The US government has approved the sale of PATRIOT PAC-3+ air and missile defence systems to Poland, with a total value of up to USD 15 billion.
Northrop Grumman fields Polish IBCS training program two years early
Northrop Grumman has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
Lithuania orders launchers of NASAMS air defence system for Ukraine
The Lithuanian defence procurement agency has signed a contract with the Norwegian defence company Kongsberg for two launchers of NASAMS air defense system.
MBDA: Aster demonstrates unmatched performance on NATO trials
NATO exercises have again proven the potent air defence capabilities of MBDA’s Aster missile in providing long-range protection from difficult air threats.
Israel blocks transfer of Iron Dome System to ukraine, US senators say
Two US senators said on Friday that Israel was preventing Washington from sending two Iron Dome batteries it owns to Ukraine.
Air defence: first fire test of the Australian NASAMS
Raytheon Australia has announced the first fire tests of the SRGBAD short-range air defence system, based on the NASAMS system architecture, for the Australian Army.
Air defence: HENSOLDT delivers four more TRML-4D radars for Ukraine
German sensor specialist HENSOLDT is supplying four more high-performance radars for Diehl Defence's IRIS-T SLM air defence system.
Intracom Defense signs a new deal for Patriot system components
The Grecce-based company Intracom Defense (IDE) announces the contract award by Raytheon, which amounts to USD 18.2 million.
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.