General Mike Guetlein confirmed as director of Golden Dome for America missile defense programme
The U.S. Senate has confirmed General Mike Guetlein as the first Direct Reporting Program Manager for Golden Dome for America.
Trump administration may look to Amazon for Golden Dome defence project amid SpaceX strains
The Trump administration is expanding its search for partners to develop the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defence system, according to a Reuters report on Tuesday.
Switzerland’s Patriot air defence defence systems delivery postponed due to U.S. support for Ukraine
The United States Department of Defense has informed the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) that deliveries of Patriot ground-based air defence systems to Switzerland will be delayed.
Leonardo demonstrates integrated air and missile defence capabilities at Formidable Shield 2025
Leonardo has successfully demonstrated its advanced integrated defence systems during NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, held in the North Sea from 3 to 23 May.
LANDEURO 2025: U.S. general outlines strategic air defence priorities for Europe
On 16 July, U.S. Army Brigadier General Curtis King, commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, addressed key air defence challenges during the LANDEURO event in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Lockheed Martin ramps up PAC-3 missile production, aims to reach 750 units annually
Lockheed Martin is ramping up production of its PAC-3 MSE surface-to-air missiles, responding to growing demand and aiming to manufacture 750 units annually by 2027.
Israel Aerospace Industries signs new contract to accelerate production of Arrow anti-ballistic interceptors
The contract follows the Arrow system’s performance during the Swords of Iron War, particularly in Operation Rising Lion, where it demonstrated critical interception capabilities.
U.S. awards $295 million contract to build air and missile defence command centre on Guam
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $295 million contract to Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC for the construction of a command centre that will oversee Guam’s integrated air and missile defence system.
Thales to acquire RTX’s stake in air and missile defence joint venture TRS AMDC2
Thales has entered advanced discussions to acquire RTX’s stake in the French joint-venture company Thales Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command and Control SAS (TRS AMDC2).
AN/SPY-6(V)1 air and missile defence radar: Eyes of the fleet
Designed as the Navy’s next-generation air and missile defense radar, the AN/SPY-6(V)1 is a marvel of modern engineering.
Europe’s missile defence gaps and dependence on Patriot systems highlighted by CEPA
A recent article published by the Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), critiques Europe's preparedness against ballistic missile threats in light of Russia’s intensifying production.
Arrow 4 missile defence system to be deployed soon, says IAI CEO Boaz Levy
Israel is preparing to operationalise its newest missile defence system, the Arrow 4, developed jointly by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.