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2 January

Ukraine Says Downed All Russian Kinzhal Missiles With Patriots

Ukraine said that US-supplied Patriot surface-to-air missile systems downed all 10 Kinzhal ballistic missiles Russia fired at the country in its large-scale attack.

Dec- 2023 -

27 December

Europe

An Oerlikon GDF 103 anti-aircraft gun is seen set up in a grassy plains. Its two gun barrels are pointed upwards to the left at a 45-degree angle. The whole gun system is painted a deep green. The far background is a clear, blue sky.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall to Modernize Romanian Air Defense in $362-Million Deal

Rheinmetall has secured a 328-million euro ($362 million) contract with Romania to modernize its air defense artillery systems.

22 December

Arms

The Leidos Dynetics team celebrated the successful delivery of its Enduring Shield launchers. (Photo credit: Leidos Dynetics)

Rojoef Manuel

Leidos Delivers First Enduring Shield Launchers to US Army

Leidos has delivered the US Army’s initial Enduring Shield Launchers as part of the agency’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability program.

22 December

Arms

A missile from the Patriot missile system takes off in the middle of a field. The red missile is seen beginning to blast off, leaving a trail of smoke behind and a jet of white-orange flames. The background is a calm and blue body of water that stretches to the horizon, and a light-blue, cloudless sky.

Juster Domingo

Romania’s Patriot Missile System Passes Live-Fire Tests

Romania has conducted the first live-fire test of its Patriot surface-to-air defense system at Capu Midia Training Range in Constanța County.

22 December

Arms

The Surface-to-Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) missile ssytem is seen in the middle of the frame. The launcher is painted a deep green. Two missiles, painted white, are propped on it, pointing upwards. The background is a light blue sky.

Juster Domingo

India’s Indigenous Air Defense Missile System Passes Test Fires

The Indian Air Force's newest air defense missile system has passed a series of test fires in the country’s east.

22 December

Europe

Skyranger turret mounted on Lynx infantry fighting vehicle.

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall to Develop Lynx-Based Air Defense System for Hungary

Hungary has awarded Rheinmetall a $32.9 million contract to develop a new mobile air defense system based on the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle.

21 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Gets Advanced Air Surveillance Radar From Japan

The Philippines has acquired an advanced radar system from Japan to bolster its air surveillance capability.

20 December

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Neighbor Moldova Receives Airspace Radar

Moldova has received a radar system to monitor its airspace, as the country has seen repeated violations of its airspace by Russian missiles targeting Ukraine.

20 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army ‘Enduring Shield’ Fires AIM-9X Missile Interceptor in Latest Trial

The US Army’s Enduring Shield air defense system launched an experimental AIM-9X missile interceptor during a recent flight demonstration.

19 December

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Will Produce ‘One Million Drones’ in 2024: Zelensky

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would next year produce one million drones, which have become a crucial factor in the fighting between Kyiv and Moscow.

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