Germany to ‘quickly’ send air defence systems to Ukraine
Germany is set to deliver the first of four high-tech air defense systems within "days."
MBDA strengthening cooperation with Poland
MBDA welcomes the signing of a Polish-UK governmental agreement to cooperate on air defence programme.
Against hypersonic threats: Israeli companies are open to collaboration with European defence industry
Israeli companies are offering their technologies and may collaborate with some of the European companies.
Lambrecht in Odessa: Modern air defence system will be delivered quickly
Germany’s Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht has promised Ukraine that the state-of-the-art Iris-T SLM air defence system will be delivered within a matter of days.
UAE selects Rafael’s Spyder for its air defence programme
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has selected the Israeli developed Spyder air defence systems for its immediate air defence needs.
Raytheon reaches key milestone in Glide Phase Interceptor development
Raytheon Missiles & Defense successfully completed the Systems Requirements Review – Prototype for the Glide Phase Interceptor.
Estonia to procure medium-range air defence system
According to the Estonian Minister of Defence a decision has been made to allocate funds to mid-range air defence that will allow an operational system by 2025.
European countries talk with Rafael on air defence systems
At least three European countries are talking with Israeli company Rafael about the possible purchase of Iron Dome and Spyder.
U.S. Patriot battery completes transfer of authority to NATO in Slovakia
In July 2022, Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment completed a temporary transfer to Slovakia as part of NATO’s air shielding mission.
Raytheon to start produce NASAMS for Ukraine
Raytheon Missiles & Defense was awarded a $182 million contract for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, also known as NASAMS.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates AN/TPS-80 radar capability
AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) multifunction sensor successfully detected and tracked multiple cruise missile threats simultaneously during a recent live-fire test.
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Turkey: MANPADS version of Roketsan Sungur anti-aircraft missile [VIDEO]
The range of the Sungur missile is 8 kilometres, with capability to fight targets up to an altitude of 4÷4.5km.