A ballistic missile fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to the Turkish Ministry of Defence.
The South Korean Cheongung II (KM-SAM Block II) medium-range air defence system has reportedly carried out its first recorded combat interception.
Switzerland may face additional delays in receiving the U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems it ordered as global demand rises amid conflict in the Middle East.
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 4 that it has signed a contract with RTX to continue support services for Patriot air defense systems operated by the United Arab Emirates.
New satellite imagery suggests radar facilities linked to U.S. THAAD missile defense systems were struck at military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
NATO air and missile defence assets intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading towards Turkey, alliance officials said on Wednesday.
As coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran continue under Operation Epic Fury, defense officials say a short campaign is manageable but a prolonged confrontation would be far more complex.
The start of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran was met with retaliation. As in 2025, Iranian forces made extensive use of available missile systems and long-range loitering munitions.
Iranian ballistic missiles targeted Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, according to preliminary regional reports, with air defenses intercepting incoming threats near Abu Dhabi.
Diehl Defence has unveiled a unified missile launcher capable of firing both medium and long-range variants of its IRIS-T air defence system.
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has called on European partners to join Ukraine in developing counter-ballistic capabilities and to maintain funding for key air defence programmes.
Switzerland is considering a European alternative to the U.S.-made Patriot missile system after Washington indefinitely postponed delivery of five anti-missile batteries.
Categories:
