Italy to deploy SAMP/T air and missile defence system to Estonia in 2025
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur and Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the deployment of Italy’s SAMP/T air defence system to Estonia later this year.
U.S. Air Force chief says Golden Dome could guard against Ukraine-like drone strikes
The United States’ proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system could eventually be capable of countering attacks like Ukraine’s recent drone strike on Russian airbases, the top US Air Force officer has said.
Israel and Germany begin preparations for Arrow 3 missile defence system delivery
Israel and Germany have officially begun preparations for the delivery of the Arrow 3 missile defence system to the German Armed Forces.
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Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence idea faces numerous challenges [BRIEF]
The Trump administration has indicated a desire to rapidly expand and strengthen continental U.S. missile defence by building what it is calling the Golden Dome.
Sweden selects Lockheed Martin TPY-4 long-range radar to strengthen national defence
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has chosen the TPY-4 radar system from American defence company Lockheed Martin to enhance its long-range air surveillance capabilities.
Golden Dome missile shield: Trump seeks Japanese cooperation, says report
U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba about working together on his proposed Golden Dome missile defence system.
Rocket Lab to acquire Geost, expanding capabilities in missile defence and space payloads
Rocket Lab has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the parent holding company of Geost, LLC, an Arizona-based specialist in electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payloads for national security satellites.
Canada reaffirms military alliance with US and signals openness to Golden Dome programme
Canada has reiterated its close military partnership with the United States and expressed support for President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence initiative.
Patriot air and missile defence system: proven in battle – and still setting standards
Patriot is most often associated with interceptors – missiles that intercept airborne threats – but it also includes a radar, a launcher and command-and-control technology.
Northrop Grumman launches supersonic sea-skimming targets in NATO missile defence exercise
Northrop Grumman has successfully launched two GQM-163A “Coyote” supersonic sea-skimming targets from the Hebrides Launch Facility in Scotland.
Hanwha begins development of next-generation radar for South Korea’s L-SAM-II missile defence system
Hanwha Systems has signed a contract with South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) to develop a next-generation Multi-Function Radar (MFR) for the L-SAM-II system.
U.S. 6th Fleet concludes Formidable Shield 2025, Europe’s largest Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise
The U.S. 6th Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) have concluded the At-Sea Demonstration / Formidable Shield 2025 (ASD/FS25), Europe’s largest integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise.