AIM-92H Stinger

Sep- 2024 -

3 September

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.

Jul- 2024 -

2 July

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

German Parliament Approves Acquiring Over 500 Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles

The German Parliament’s Budget Committee has approved the purchase of around 500 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to replenish Ukraine deliveries.

Jan- 2024 -

24 January

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Restores 1,900 ‘Unserviceable’ Stinger Missiles

The US Army has refurbished 1,900 Stinger missiles once deemed “unserviceable," adding 10 years to the anti-aircraft missile’s service life.

15 January

Arms

Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Systems Command, fire a Stinger Missile from a Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, December 13, 2023. The MADIS Mk1, pictured, and Mk2 form a complementary pair and will be the basic building block of the Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalions’ ground-based air defense capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Virginia Guffey)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marine Corps Tests MADIS Air Defense System in Arizona

The US Marine Corps has tested the low-rate initial production model of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System in Arizona.

Dec- 2023 -

20 December

Technology

U.S. Army 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10 Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), conduct Virtual Stinger Trainer (VST) upgrading and training at Shipton Barracks Urlas, Germany, Feb. 7, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Georgios Moumoulidis)

Rojoef Manuel

Netherlands to Receive Virtual MANPADS Trainer From BlueHalo

BlueHalo has secured a contract to produce and deliver a virtual man-portable air defense system training solution for the Netherlands.

Jun- 2023 -

1 June

Europe

Ukrainian servicemen prepare to fire towards Russian positions with a 155mm M777 Howitzer artillery weapon on the front line somewhere near the city of Bakhmut

Staff Writer With AFP

US Unveils $300M Arms Package, Asks Kyiv Not to Strike Inside Russia

The US announced a new $300 million arms package for Ukraine, including air defense systems and tens of millions of rounds of ammunition, but warned Kyiv that US weaponry should not be used to attack within Russia.

Mar- 2023 -

30 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Italy Tasks MBDA With Studying Stinger Air Defense System Replacement

The Italian defense ministry has reportedly tasked MBDA with exploring a replacement for the FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air defense system.

Dec- 2022 -

2 December

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $380M Anti-Air Missile Sale to Finland

The US government announced the approval of a $380 million sale of Stinger portable anti-air missiles and other equipment to Finland.

Nov- 2022 -

9 November

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Traded Captured Western Weapons for Iranian Drones: Report

Russia reportedly traded western anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles and cash for dozens of Iranian drones in August.

Aug- 2022 -

4 August

Technology

Sungur man-portable anti-aircraft missile

Inder Singh Bisht

Turkey Inducting Indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Aircraft Missile

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has begun delivering the man-portable Sungur anti-aircraft missile to the Turkish Armed Forces.

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