air defense

Poland Says US-Built Missile Base ‘Operational’ From December 15

The US missile base built in northern Poland will be "operational" from December 15, Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki told lawmakers.

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Taiwan Begins Mass Production of Indigenous Air Defense System

Taiwan has begun mass production of its short range air defense system, going by the name of the Sky Sword II.

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France Seeks Drone Swarm Air Defense Spoofing

A French defense project seeks to deceive combat aircraft or air defense systems through drone swarms.

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US Seeks to Fund Israeli Laser-Based Air Defense System

The US administration has asked Congress to invest $1.2 billion in Israel's directed energy weapon system called the Iron Beam.

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Ukraine’s Soviet Air Defense System Adapted for American Missiles

Ukraine’s Soviet-era Buk air defense system has been adapted to fire American missiles, presumed ready for deployment.

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US Buys 60 Gepard Anti-Aircraft Systems From Jordan for Ukraine

The US has bought 60 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems from Jordan for Ukraine.

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Israel Announces Sale of Air Defense System to New NATO Member Finland

Israel's defense ministry announced a 317 million euro ($340 million) deal for the sale of its David's Sling air defense system to Finland.

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Israel Says Ballistic Missile Interceptor Hits First ‘Target’

Israel said its latest hypersonic ballistic missile interceptor had for the first time destroyed a "target" headed toward Israel from the Red Sea, highlighting potential attacks from Yemen.

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MBDA to Expedite Poland’s NAREW Air Defense Program

MBDA UK has signed a $4.89 billion transfer of technology contract to accelerate Poland’s NAREW air defense program.

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Ukraine Says Bolstered Air Defense for Winter Attacks

President Zelensky said Ukraine deployed more Western air defense systems as it braces for a second full winter of Russian attacks on energy facilities.

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