European HYDEF hypersonic interceptor project completes first phase, expands to 16 countries
The HYDEF consortium has completed preliminary development of a European interceptor against hypersonic threats and expanded its membership for further work.
Switzerland shortlists Barak MX and SAMP/T NG for additional air defence system
Switzerland has narrowed its choice of an additional longer-range air defence system to Barak MX and SAMP/T NG while retaining its Patriot order.
Raytheon ramps up SM-6 production to reach hundreds of missiles a year
Raytheon is working to produce hundreds of SM-6 missiles a year within the next several years, following a Navy-backed manufacturing sprint that exceeded its production target.
Lockheed Martin, U.S. Government say Poland will host European PAC-3 missile maintenance hub
Poland has been selected to host a dedicated PAC-3 missile maintenance facility to shorten repair and resupply times for NATO’s European air defense forces.
Raytheon says investment of over $800 million supports doubling SPY-6 radar output by 2028
The RTX business has invested more than $800 million in its Andover, Massachusetts, manufacturing facility to support production, assembly and testing.
U.S. Army practices nighttime Patriot reloads to sustain air and missile defense operations
U.S. Army crews rehearsed nighttime Patriot missile reloads at Fort Hood, Texas, on October 23, practicing the work needed to keep launchers operational.
Missile Defense Agency awards startup Long Wall $75 million for Cyclops interceptor flight testing
Long Wall has received a $75 million Missile Defense Agency award to complete flight testing of Cyclops, a surface-launched interceptor designed to destroy missiles outside Earth’s atmosphere.
Lockheed Martin signs $218 million agreement with Karman to support THAAD interceptor production
Karman Space & Defense has signed a seven-year, $218 million agreement with Lockheed Martin to manufacture protective shrouds for THAAD interceptors.
U.S. Army activates Guam air and missile defense battalion, building on THAAD operations
The U.S. Army has activated the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment on Guam, strengthening its permanent air and missile defense presence on the island.
France orders four more SAMP/T NG systems to strengthen air and missile defence
France has ordered four additional SAMP/T NG air and missile defence firing units, taking its total to 12, with 10 scheduled for delivery before the end of 2030.
Sweden conducts first Patriot live firing in Crete ahead of planned mission to protect NATO’s Ukraine aid hub in Poland
Sweden has conducted its first Patriot live firing in Crete as it prepares to send an air-defense unit to protect NATO’s logistics hub in Poland from December.
Ukraine’s Patriot interceptor stocks exhausted, leaving defenses exposed to Russian ballistic missile attacks, CNN reports
Ukraine has exhausted its Patriot interceptor stocks, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the situation.