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.
Guardiaris to play a key role in Slovenian MANGART 25 air defence project
On June 7, Slovenian Minister of Defence, Marjan Šarec, signed a contract marking the launch of the groundbreaking R&D project, MANGART 25.
Germany donates two MANTIS air defence systems to Slovakia
The Slovak Ministry of Defence has signed a donation agreement with Germany for two MANTIS very short-range air defence systems.
Advancements in air defence: DARS integration into NATINAMDS
The Alliance’s Deployable air surveillance and control unit has accomplished its integration into the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence system (NATINAMDS).
NSPA establishes Modular GBAD Support Partnership
NSPA Agency Supervisory Board (ASB) approved the establishment of the Modular Ground-Based Air Defence Support Partnership (Modular GBAD SP).