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Threat-adequate and highly mobile: Rheinmetall’s Oerlikon Skyranger 35 [VIDEO]
The Skyranger 35 can protect mobile units on the march or critical stationary infrastructure and facilities from aerial threats.
Diehl Defence – a key industry partner of the European Sky Shield Initiative
Diehl Defence is a keen supporter of ESSI and will be ready to supply any of its ground-based air defence systems.
Boeing develops technologies for a next-generation hypersonic interceptor
Boeing will develop and test technologies for a hypersonic interceptor prototype for DARPA’s Glide Breaker program as part of a four-year effort.
Estonia and Latvia jointly acquire IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system
Estonia and Latvia signed a contract for the procurement of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system from the German defence industry enterprise Diehl Defence.
Northrop Grumman’s IBCS achieves operational capability milestone
In 2018, the Polish government selected IBCS to serve as the centerpiece for their WISŁA modernization program.
Slovakia selects new air defence systems from Israel and Poland
The Slovak Defence Ministry has completed the bid evaluation process for very short-range and medium-range air defence (VSHORAD & MRAD) systems.
IRIS-T SLM intercepted more than 110 targets in Ukraine
The German-made IRIS-T SLM air defence system has intercepted more than 110 aerial targets, mainly cruise missiles such as Kalibr.
Poland becomes first international LTAMDS customer
LTAMDS is the next generation air and missile defense radar for the U.S. Army.
Israel prepares air defence for potential cardboard drones attack from Iran
Israel is making the needed changes in its multi-layered air defence system to be ready for a situation in which Iranian terrorist organizations acquire cardboard UAVs.
Rheinmetall: first delivery of new Gepard ammunition to Ukraine
Rheinmetall has shipped a first lot of 35mm air defence ammunition as part of German support for Ukraine’s defensive struggle.
IAI to cooperate with Indian industry on SHORAD solutions
BEL and IAI have inked an MoU for cooperation in the domain of short range air defence systems.
Czech Air Force launches key national air defence drills
The Resilient Sky tests the Czech National Reinforcement Air Defence System aimed at protecting the Czech Republic’s airspace in crises […]