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23 April

Land

A Gepard anti-aircraft gun system is seen parked on the side of an asphalt road. The tank is painted with a dark green and brown camouflage. Its two gun barrels are pointed to the upper-left, angled at around 45 degrees. The background is a landscape of green-leaved trees.

Belgium Commits Refurbished Gepard Air Defense Systems for Ukraine

Belgium has pledged to deliver 15 overhauled Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in support of the war-torn country’s defense against Russia.

16 April

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Dynetics to Deliver IFPC Air Defense Systems Under $617M US Army Deal

The US Army has awarded Dynetics a $617-million production contract for Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 systems.

13 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Procures Jet-Powered Skyhammer Interceptor to Counter Drones

The UK has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Cambridge Aerospace to deliver its jet-powered drone and missile interceptor.

9 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Expands Patriot Air Defense Arsenal With $627M Purchase

The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627-million contract to procure a Patriot air and missile defense system.

4 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Deploys Rapid Sentry Anti-Drone System to Kuwait

The UK deployed a counter-drone system known as Rapid Sentry to Kuwait, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday condemned a "reckless" overnight drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil refinery.

1 April

Land

A TRML-4D mobile airspace surveillance radar

Rojoef Manuel

Germany’s Hensoldt Opens Service and Innovation Facility in Ukraine

German defense company Hensoldt has launched a service and innovation center in Ukraine to enhance support for the war-torn country.

Mar- 2026 -

18 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Diehl, Latvian Firm Form JV to Support Baltic Ground-Based Air Defense

German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.

6 March

Air

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation (General Support), 96th Aviation Troop Command, Washington National Guard airlifts a M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a training exercise with 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard at Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 17, 2025. The 96th Aviation Battalion’s CH-47 helicopters have the ability to slingload cargo from their undercarriage, including the M777 towed 155mm howitzer artillery cannons. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tristin Salisbury)

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop Grumman to Supply Aircraft Defense Systems for Germany’s Chinook Fleet

Northrop Grumman will provide its proprietary Common Infrared Countermeasures system to Germany for the first time, supplying defensive technology for the country’s future CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.

4 March

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

India Signs $237M Deal for Russian Shtil Ship-Based Air Defense System

India has signed a $237-million contract to procure the Russian-built Shtil vertical-launch ship-based surface-to-air missile system.

4 March

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Claims S-400 Missile Made ‘Longest Ever Air Kill’ in Military History

The Indian Air Force just dropped its first public video of the S-400 air defense system in action, showcasing what it calls the “longest ever air kill recorded in military history.”

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