Germany handed over the Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine
Germany has already delivered the Patriot air defence system along with missiles to Ukraine.
Air defence: Spanish NASAMS system comes online in Latvia
The NASAMS system will significantly enhance the air defence capabilities of the Baltic region, providing an extra layer of protection against potential threats.
Northrop Grumman’s IBCS approved for Full Rate Production
The United States Defense Department has approved Full Rate Production for Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
Development of C-Dome air defence system continues
Israel is continuing the development of the C-Dome, the naval version of the Iron Dome air defence system.
Air defence: SAMP/T system fully operational in Slovakia
The Italian Army SAMP/T surface-based air defence system deployed to Slovakia has officially been declared fully operational.
David’s Sling will significantly strengthen the capability of Finland’s air defence
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure the 'David’s Sling Weapon System'.
Finland to order David’s Sling air and missile defence system
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure the David’s Sling system as the next long-range air defence system of Finland.
Aegis combat system successfully intercepts target during flight test
USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) successfully intercepted a Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target using upgraded Aegis software during a recent flight test.
Air defence: Raytheon signs $1.2 billion contract to provide Patriot system to Switzerland
Raytheon Technologies was awarded a $1.2 billion foreign military sales contract from the U.S. Army to provide Switzerland with the Patriot air defence system.
Largest European Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise ends
Joint Project Optic Windmill 2023 (JPOW23) - and with it the largest European Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) exercise - concluded in Vreedepeel, the Netherlands.
Aster 30 air defence missile successfully fired from FREMM DA frigate
On Wednesday 22 March 2023, the French Navy’s Lorraine multi-mission frigate enhanced with air defence capabilities (FREMM DA) successfully fired the Aster 30 air defence missile.
PAC-3 MSE successfully intercepts medium range ballistic missile in flight test
Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) successfully engaged and intercepted an advanced medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) target.