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Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Kyiv Deploys Private Air Defense Units, Downs Drones in Kharkiv

Ukraine has started the deployment of privately operated air defense units under a government-backed pilot program.

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.

17 March

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Seeks Cheaper Air Defense as China Expands Low-Cost Threats

Taiwan is developing lower cost air defense munitions as China is expanding the use of cheaper weapons in potential large scale attacks.

11 March

Middle East

Christine Casimiro

Saudi Arabia Turns to Ukraine for Air Defense Weapons Amid Iran Strikes

Saudi Arabia has turned to Ukraine to counter Iranian drone and missile attacks, reportedly signing a contract and negotiating a separate “huge deal” that could be finalized this week.

10 March

Middle East

Christine Casimiro

South Korean Cheongung-II Air Defense System Makes Combat Debut in UAE

The UAE’s South Korean-made Cheongung-II surface-to-air defense system has intercepted Iranian attacks, marking the system’s first combat use overseas.

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

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.”

4 March

Middle East

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Christine Casimiro

Gulf States Request SAMP/T Air Defense, Anti-Drone Systems From Italy

Several Gulf countries entangled in the armed conflict between the US and Israel against Iran have sought air defense and anti-drone systems from Italy.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Technology

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office. Photo: The White House

Rojoef Manuel

Ericsson Federal Wins Networking Spot on $151B Golden Dome Program

Ericsson Federal Technologies Group has signed a prime contract to support networking solutions for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense initiative.

26 February

Technology