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France orders firms to prioritise anti-air missile orders
Apr 29, 2024 (AFP)
It was "the first time" he had used special powers to compel queue-jumping for defence orders, meaning "civilian orders must from now on have lower priority," L...
Spain says will send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine
Apr 26, 2024 (AFP)
Madrid will supply "a set of long-range Patriot anti-aircraft interceptor missiles", Robles told a ministerial meeting of the so-called contact group for the de...
Lockheed Martin hands over advanced radar system to Missile Defense Agency
Apr 24, 2024 (SPX)
"This milestone represents years of dedication to the MDA's mission to protect our homeland," stated Chandra Marshall, vice president of Radar and Sensor System...
EU disappoints Ukraine by failing to agree air defence deliveries
Apr 22, 2024 (AFP)
"We can prevent the worst-case scenarios if we act together and without fear. We need concrete and bold decisions today," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kule...
Ukraine has 'critical need' for air defence: NATO chief
Apr 18, 2024 (AFP)
While NATO allies had made "encouraging" recent commitments on military support, he said: "We should have given them more earlier." He was speaking to reporters...
West repelled strike on Israel -- why not Ukraine, asks Estonia PM
Apr 17, 2024 (AFP)
Addressing reporters before the leaders' summit opened in Brussels, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas drew a parallel between the weekend developments in the Middle Ea...
Ukraine 'ran out' of missiles to defend key plant, Zelensky says
Apr 16, 2024 (AFP)
For three-and-a-half weeks, Russia has launched near continuous strikes on Ukraine's power grid, leaving over a million people without electricity. The Trypilsk...
Jordan says won't become 'theatre of war' between Israel and Iran
Apr 16, 2024 (AFP)
If the Gaza war raging since October 7 has created tough challenges for Jordan, it now faces the additional threat of being literally stuck in the middle of a w...
How the US helped counter Iran's attack on Israel
Apr 15, 2024 (AFP)
American aircraft and planes downed dozens of drones and missiles when Iran launched the attack on Saturday, after Tehran repeatedly threatened to hit back in r...
Zelensky thanks Germany for Patriot air defence system at 'critical time'
Apr 13, 2024 (AFP)
"I am grateful to the chancellor for the decision to supply another additional Patriot system to Ukraine and missiles to the existing air defense systems. Thank...
Lockheed Martin secures new C2BMC-Next contract for global defense integration
Apr 12, 2024 (SPX)
The upgrade, known as C2BMC-Next, involves implementing cutting-edge security technologies for enhanced, quick-response capabilities across multiple domains. Wo...
Israel deploys C-Dome defence system for the first time
Apr 09, 2024 (AFP)
The C-Dome is a naval version of the Iron Dome air defence system used to shield against rocket and missile attacks. On Monday evening, the Israel Defense Force...
Northrop Grumman integrates LTAMDS and Patriot in latest IBCS live-fire test
Apr 08, 2024 (SPX)
The IBCS continues to enhance its performance credentials with ongoing live-fire tests that underscore its vital role in transforming military strategies by int...
Dutch to deploy Patriot air defence unit to Lithuania
Apr 02, 2024 (AFP)
"Dutch armed forces are currently making preparations for a patriot air defence unit to conduct an exercise in Lithuania this summer," Rutte told reporters in V...
Northrop Grumman's Target Launch Elevates U.S. Missile Defense Testing
Apr 01, 2024 (SPX)
This successful operation showcased the Aegis ship's capacity to detect, track, and neutralize an advanced MRBM during its terminal flight phase using the Stand...
Northrop Grumman spearheads Missile Defense innovation with solid rocket motor advancements
Mar 28, 2024 (SPX)
For over 60 years, Northrop Grumman has been enhancing missile defense with SRMs, offering unmatched reliability and readiness due to their long-term storage st...
'Still not covering the skies': Kyiv calls for air defenses after 4 killed in attacks
Mar 27, 2024 (AFP)
Moscow has escalated aerial attacks on Ukraine in the past few weeks, targeting key infrastructure -- including power stations -- in retaliation for fatal bomba...
Germany Boosts Air Defense with $1.2 Billion Purchase of RTX's Raytheon Patriot Systems
Mar 22, 2024 (SPX)
The contract encompasses the delivery of the latest Patriot Configuration 3+ radars, launchers, and command and control stations, alongside necessary spare part...
General Atomics Partners with Lockheed Martin for Next-Gen Missile Tracking Satellites
Mar 19, 2024 (SPX)
GA-EMS is tasked with creating the Electro Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems, comprising 16 Wide-Field-of-View (WFOV) Missile Warning/Missile Tracking...
US approves $3.5 billion in missile sales to Poland
Mar 12, 2024 (AFP)
The State Department notified Congress that it was approving sales to Poland that include 821 AGM-158B-2 air-to-surface missiles and 745 AIM-120C-8 air-to-air m...
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