![Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Air-and-missile-defense-Israel-completes-Iron-Dome-upgrade-tests-with-Iron-Beam-laser-integration-VIDEO.jpeg)
Ukraine and Germany advance air and missile defence cooperation under new anti-ballistic programme agreement
Ukraine and Germany have signed two implementation agreements on the sidelines of the Ramstein-format meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
MBDA-led HYDIS2dp consortium formed to develop European counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor capability
A pan-European consortium led by MBDA France has been established to respond to the EDF-2026-DA-ACC-AIRDEF-EATMI tender.
Hensoldt and Fire Point sign agreement to integrate FREYJA ballistic missile defence system using TRML-4D radar
Hensoldt and Fire Point have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory in Paris.
U.S. Army air defenders highlight Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and faster innovation at Eurosatory 2026
U.S. Army air defenders in Europe highlighted the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and the need for faster military innovation at Eurosatory 2026.
Air and missile defence: Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for European requirements
Rafael said the security environment in Europe has shifted because of the spread of unmanned aerial systems, longer-range stand-off threats and the renewed importance of large-scale land operations.
Ukraine and France discuss faster radar procurement and Aster 30 missile deliveries to strengthen air defence
Ukraine and France are stepping up efforts to provide additional protection for Ukrainian airspace.
Ukraine and Germany coordinate efforts to speed delivery of Patriot PAC-3 and IRIS-T air defence munitions
Ukraine said support should be directed rapidly to the areas with the greatest expected effect.
France orders multi-layer SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system with ASTER and MICA VL interceptors
The project is based on integrating the VL MICA system’s engagement chain into the SAMP/T NG command centre.
RTX invests $100 million in Rhode Island to expand LTAMDS radar testing and Patriot GEM-T production capacity
Raytheon, an RTX business, is investing $100 million to expand its facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Russian industry continues delivery of S-400 ground-based air and missile defence system to India
Deliveries to India of the fourth regimental set of the S-400 Triumf air defence missile system began on 3 June 2026.
Ukraine’s Fire Point reports first flight test of FP-7.X missile planned as core effector for future Freya defence system
Ukrainian company Fire Point has carried out the first flight test of its FP-7.X anti-aircraft missile, according to the company’s executive director, Iryna Terekh.
Ukraine says air defences improved interception rates in May despite record levels of Russian drone and missile attacks
Ukraine’s air defences improved their effectiveness against drones and missiles in May despite an increase in the intensity of enemy aerial attacks, the Ministry of Defence said.