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Jan- 2026 -

29 January

Air

An artist's rendition of a KF-21 Boramae fighter jet flying above the clouds and firing off an IRIS-T missile. The jet plane, seen on the far left side of the image, is painted gray. The missile has a similar color scheme, seen jutting out white flames from its back as it propels itself forward. The background is a blue sky with white light clouds seen below.

IRIS-T Missile: A Compact, Agile Spear in the Sky

This guide breaks down the IRIS-T missile, highlighting its capabilities, limitations, and strategic role in shaping modern air combat worldwide.

Dec- 2025 -

22 December

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Defense System Parts for Romania

Romania has awarded Raytheon a $168-million contract for the purchase of Patriot air and missile defense defense system components.

19 December

Arms

Troops in front of the WISLA air defense system

Rojoef Manuel

Poland’s WISLA Air Defense System Achieves Full Operational Capability

Poland has confirmed the full operational capability of its WISLA air defense system, modernizing the NATO member’s capability against evolving aircraft and missile threats.

Nov- 2025 -

19 November

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves Modernization of Ukrainian Patriot Launchers

The US State Department has cleared a potential sale to Ukraine covering sustainment and upgrades for the Patriot air defense system.

Oct- 2025 -

16 October

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Boeing Wins $2.7 Billion in Contracts to Build Patriot PAC-3 Missile Seekers

Boeing has secured $2.7 billion in contracts to produce PAC-3 missile seekers for the US Army.

Sep- 2025 -

27 September

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Received Patriot System From Israel

Ukraine received a US-made Patriot air defense system from Israel, with two more expected in the coming months.

23 September

Americas

First live-fire operational exercise for Poland’s IBCS was conducted during the "Iron Defender" exercise at in Ustka, Poland. (Photo Credit: Krzysztof Gumul/US Department of Defense)

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Advances Air Defense in Major WISŁA/Patriot Live-Fire Demo

The US Army has announced that Poland has completed a live-fire operational demonstration of its WISŁA/Patriot program at the Central Air Force Training Ground in Ustka.

4 September

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Taps Polish Supplier for Next-Gen LTAMDS Radar Modules

Raytheon has signed an agreement with Poland’s Military Electronic Works to produce energy storage assembly modules for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor.

4 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin Secures Record $9.8B Deal to Build Nearly 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8-billion contract to produce almost 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and associated hardware.

1 September

Air