air defense

Ukraine Says One Russian Missile, 20 Drones Downed Overnight

Ukrainian forces have reportedly intercepted one cruise missile and 20 explosive drones launched by Russia in its latest nighttime attack.

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Germany OKs Israeli Air Defense System Procurement

German lawmakers approved an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel for nearly $4.3 billion.

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Germany Moves to Buy Israeli Anti-Missile Shield for $4.3B

The German government has asked lawmakers to approve an advance payment for the Arrow 3 air-defense system from Israel for $4.3 billion.

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US Air Force, Raytheon Test First Palletized Laser Weapon in New Mexico

The US Air Force and Raytheon have trialed the service’s first palletized high-energy laser weapon at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

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Russia Shoots Down Own Drone Supplied by Iran: Report

The Russian military took down its own drone after mistakenly identifying it as Ukrainian, according to reports by international media.

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Israel’s Naval Iron Dome System Step Closer to Full Operational Capability

Israel’s naval Iron Dome air defense system is a step closer to full operational capability on its Sa’ar 6-class corvettes after successfully completing a series of tests.

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Russian, Chinese Jets Enter South Korea Air Defense Zone

Multiple Russian and Chinese military jets entered South Korea's air defense identification zone on Tuesday, prompting the air force to dispatch fighter planes in response.

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US Army Wants Bomb-Carrying Small Drones Similar to Ukraine’s

The US Army is seeking to integrate explosives into its small unmanned aerial systems to provide extra lethality to infantry units.

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US Army’s Enduring Shield Air Defense Program Hit by One-Year Delay

The development of the US Army’s Enduring Shield air defense missile launcher has been hit by a one-year delay due to problems with manufacturer Dynetics.

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US Unveils $300M Arms Package, Asks Kyiv Not to Strike Inside Russia

The US announced a new $300 million arms package for Ukraine, including air defense systems and tens of millions of rounds of ammunition, but warned Kyiv that US weaponry should not be used to attack within Russia.

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