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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.

15 December

Europe

An IRIS-T SLM air defense system is seen in what appears to be a dry/desert landscape. Some sand can be seen being blown by the wind. The self-launching system itself is seen propped up and mounted on the back of an 8x8 military truck. The truck is painted in camouflage that matches the dry brown color of the environment. The background is a clear but dull blue sky.

Juster Domingo

Slovenia Buys Two German IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems

Slovenia has signed a deal to purchase IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Germany, reportedly worth 200 million euros ($219 million).

15 December

War

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Royal Norwegian Navy)

Rojoef Manuel

Norway to Send More NASAMS Air Defense Systems to Kyiv

The Norwegian government will deliver additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Ukraine for its defense against Russia.

13 December

Europe

A Rheinmetall twin 35mm anti-aircraft gun is seen stationed in a green, grassy field. The equipment is painted green, and two long gun barrels are sticking out from the equipment's body. Its front and back both have one wheel on it, which rests at a 45 degree angle. The background is a blue sky with a few light clouds.

Juster Domingo

Austria Signs $572M Air Defense Upgrade Deal With Rheinmetall

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has signed a 532-million-euro ($572 million) deal with Austria to modernize its air defense systems.

12 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Completes Sky Sword III Missile Development

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has completed the development of the latest variant of its Sky Sword air-to-air missile.

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