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.
Raytheon to digitize U.S. Space Force early warning radars to improve missile detection, reliability and space monitoring capabilities
Raytheon has been selected to digitize U.S. Space Force radar sites that provide early warning of missile launches and track objects and activity in space.
German Air Force certifies IRIS-T SLM system after live firing at NATO range in Crete
The German Air Force has completed operational certification of its IRIS-T SLM air defence system following a live firing in Crete.
Northrop Grumman to upgrade U.S. Army’s IBCS for greater mobility and battlefield survivability
Northrop Grumman will build two prototypes of a more protected, mobile command workspace for the U.S. Army’s Integrated Battle Command System under a $21 million contract.
Leonardo DRS launches cxMHR radar for air and missile defense, begins production
Leonardo DRS has begun initial production of its cxMHR radar, announcing the system’s launch at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Lockheed Martin says proven interceptors underpin its expanding missile defense portfolio
Lockheed Martin is expanding production of its fielded interceptors while developing new missiles for U.S. and allied air defenses.
Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor family with plans to produce thousands annually
Anduril Industries has unveiled Steelfin, a family of surface-to-air missiles designed to counter cruise, ballistic and hypersonic threats.
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Paul Ignatius completes air defense and live-fire drills in the Baltic Sea
USS Paul Ignatius conducted air defense scenarios and live-fire drills with Swedish and Finnish personnel during a transit through the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia.