air defense

Rafael, Lower Saxony, Aurelius Capital Plan Defense Hub at VW Osnabrück Plant

Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant could become a defense hub under a planned takeover by Aurelius Capital and the German state of Lower Saxony, with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems lined up as an initial industrial partner.

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Greece Gets $3.5B Israeli Multilayered Air Defense

Greece and Israel have signed a $3.5-billion deal for a multilayered air defense network designed to counter ballistic missiles, aircraft, and drones.

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US Army Seeks 8,000 Low-Cost Missiles

The US Army is seeking an existing low-cost tactical missile capable of engaging targets at ranges of 8 kilometers (5 miles) or more.

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Japan Develops Air Defense System With Three Types of Weapons

As drone swarms and ballistic missiles increasingly strain air defenses, Japan is developing a new weapon system designed to engage multiple threats in challenging environments.

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Leonardo’s SGT STOUT M-SHORAD Knocks Down Small Drones in US Test

Leonardo DRS successfully neutralized Group 1 and 2 unmanned aerial systems with its SGT STOUT mission equipment package during a recent US government test event.

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Australia Test-Fires Future Ground-Based Air Defense Prototype

Australia has put its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense prototype through a live-fire test, validating how its core systems work together during an operational engagement.

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Romania Orders 12 Ground Master 200 AESA Radars From Thales 

Romania is acquiring 12 combat-proven GM200 Multi-Mission All-in-One radars from French firm Thales to strengthen airspace protection amid reports of drone incursions.

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This Israeli Air Defense System Doesn’t Shoot Down Drones. It Confuses Them

Israel has presented a new soft-kill defense solution it says is effective against virtually any air-breathing threat.

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Lockheed Debuts Low-Cost PAC-3 to Address Air Defense Cost Imbalance 

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a lower-cost PAC-3 interceptor variant as militaries seek more affordable ways to counter aerial threats. 

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Sigma Acquires Bromford to Expand Nasmyth’s UK Aerospace Manufacturing

Sigma Advanced Systems has acquired UK-based Bromford Precision Solutions in a move to expand its subsidiary Nasmyth’s manufacturing capabilities.

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