Switzerland signals potential cancellation of Patriot air defence deal over delays and payment dispute
Switzerland could abandon its planned purchase of the U.S. Patriot air defence system, Defence Minister Martin Pfister has warned.
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Boeing, U.S. Department of War sign framework agreement to triple PAC-3 seeker production capacity
Boeing and the U.S. Department of War have agreed to a seven-year framework to expand production of PAC-3 seekers, aiming to meet growing global demand for air and missile defense systems.
U.S. redirects Swiss F-35 funds to Patriot air and missile defense system despite freeze on payments
The United States has redirected Swiss payments intended for F-35 fighter jets to fund the Patriot air defence system, despite Switzerland’s decision to freeze payments for the programme.
BAE Systems signs seven-year agreement with U.S. Department of War to increase THAAD seeker production capacity
BAE Systems has signed a seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to increase production of infrared seekers for the THAAD interceptor missile.
Italian Navy conducts Aster 30 missile test from PPA Raimondo Montecuccoli to validate air defence capability
The Italian Navy announced on 21 March that it had conducted a live firing of MBDA Aster 30 missiles from the multipurpose offshore patrol vessel Raimondo Montecuccoli.
Leonardo Electronics selected for $151 billion missile defense SHIELD contract framework
Leonardo Electronics US Inc., a subsidiary of Italy’s Leonardo, has been awarded a place on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract, the company said.
IDF reports 92% interception rate as Israel and U.S. integrate air and missile defense operations amid ongoing threats
Israel’s military said its air defense system, operating in coordination with the United States, is achieving high interception rates against ongoing missile and drone threats.
U.S. approves potential $6.6 billion sale of air and missile defense systems to United Arab Emirates
The U.S. State Department has approved two potential foreign military sales requests from the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening its ground-based air and missile defense capabilities.
UAE says air defences intercepted hundreds of missiles and drones since February 28 amid regional escalation
The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems have intercepted hundreds of incoming threats since the escalation of regional hostilities on February 28.
U.S. and Japan complete first SPY-7 radar tracking test for Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force have completed a key integration test for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme.
U.S. approves potential $8 billion sale of LTAMDS air defense radars to Kuwait to strengthen Patriot capabilities
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to Kuwait involving LTAMDS air defense radar systems, with an estimated value of up to $8 billion.
RTX awarded $8.4 billion contract expansion to boost SM-3 interceptor production and long-term support through 2029
The U.S. Department of War has signed a new agreement with RTX to expand the production and support program for Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors.