air defense system

France Orders Seven Next-Gen SAMP/T Air Defense Systems

France has ordered seven next-generation SAMP/T air defense systems to boost its protection against evolving threats.

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Leidos’ Enduring Shield Intercepts Drone, Cruise Missile in Flight Test

Leidos announced Tuesday that its Enduring Shield ground-based mobile weapon system successfully intercepted drone and cruise missile targets during its latest flight test.

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Belgium Lacks Air Defense Weapons, Relies on F-16s: Ex-Military Official

The Belgian Armed Forces does not have enough air defense weapons so it relies heavily on its F-16 fleet for airspace protection, a retired colonel has claimed.

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German Army Activates Air Defense System, Citing Russia Threat

Germany's military put a first Iris-T air-defense system into service on its own soil after having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine.

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Texas Startup Demos Anti-Drone Gun

Allen Control Systems has demonstrated a counter-unmanned aerial system gun at a US DoD tactical solutions convention in Indiana.

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Taiwan to Buy Nearly 2,000 More Stinger Missiles as China Row Escalates

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced plans to procure an additional 1,985 Stinger missiles from the US amid rising tensions with China.

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Northrop Redesigns ICBM Target Vehicle for Greater Range, Lift 

Northrop Grumman is redesigning the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile target vehicle for the Missile Defense Agency.

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US Approves Sale of 100 AMRAAM Missiles for Norwegian NASAMS

The US State Department has approved the sale of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles–Extended Range and related equipment to Norway.

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Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

The Norwegian Armed Forces demonstrated its new “Piorun” man-portable air defense system during its first-ever live-fire test.

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Ukraine Says Nearly 12,000 Facilities Hit by Russian Strikes Since 2022

Russian forces have struck nearly 12,000 facilities in Ukraine since the invasion began in February 2022, according to data released by Kyiv’s military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

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