air defense

Thales to Deliver Short-Range Air Defense System to Ukraine

As part of the contract, Thales will supply Ukraine with an air defense system package, associated equipment, and sensor systems.

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France, Italy Order 700 Aster Air Defense Missiles for $2 Billion

France and Italy have jointly contracted Eurosam to deliver Aster air defense missiles for 2 billion euros ($2.18 billion).

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US Asks Israel to Send Hawk Air Defense Systems to Ukraine: Report

The Biden administration has reportedly asked Israel to transfer its discontinued Hawk anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine.

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Lockheed’s DEIMOS Laser Weapon Achieves First Light

Lockheed Martin’s Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense has achieved its first light in a lab demonstration.

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Italy Confirms Sending Samp-T Air Defense System to Ukraine

Italy has confirmed it’s preparing to send the Samp-T air defense system to Ukraine as part of its sixth aid package.

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Ukraine Orders Two More Hensoldt Air Defense Radars

Ukraine has contracted Hensoldt to deliver two more air defense radars. The German firm delivered four radars to Kyiv in 2022.

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Germany Begins Deployment of Patriot Air Defense System to Poland

Germany has started delivery and deployment of a Patriot air defense system to Poland to help secure its airspace amid increasing tension in the region.

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Russia Says Held Air Defense Training in Moscow Region

The Russian defense ministry said it held a training exercise on repelling air attacks in the Moscow region.

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US Army Seeks Supersonic Cruise Missile Interceptor for New Air Defense System

The US Army is seeking a second interceptor for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 system to knock out supersonic cruise missiles and large-caliber rockets.

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Netherlands Set to Boost Push for Patriot Missile Defenses in Ukraine

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he intends to join German-US efforts to arm Ukraine with sophisticated Patriot air-defense systems.

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