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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).
French Navy conducted test firing of Aster 15 air defence missile
The French Navy recently conducted an exercise, showcasing the firing of an Aster 15 missile from the air defence frigate Forbin.
Netherlands will enhance GBAD capabilities with NASAMS air defence system
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has selected the NASAMS air defence system for combined short and medium-range air defence projects
Northrop Grumman’s FAAD C2 system enables integrated short range air defence in Baltic region
Northrop Grumman’s Forward Area Air Defence Command and Control (FAAD C2) system was successfully fielded in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
German Patriot system to protect airspace over Vilnius during NATO summit
The German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) will deploy a Patriot air defence system to Lithuania to safeguard the NATO summit in Vilnius.