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Poland inks deal for 48 Patriot air-defence launchers
Aug 12, 2024 (AFP)
The eastern European country has accelerated the modernisation of its armed forces after Russia began a full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in 2022. Acc...
NSPA Grants Raytheon $478 Million Contract to Supply Patriot GEM-T Missiles
Aug 10, 2024 (SPX)
"Our customers are already realizing the benefits of bundled, multi-national procurement of Patriot missiles through NSPA, including the economies that offer gr...
Turkey plans to build its own anti-missile defence system
Aug 07, 2024 (AFP)
"Our national 'Steel Dome' project will allow us to integrate our air defence systems, our sensors and our weapons in a single network," Haluk Gorgun, president...
Ukraine deploys air defence as Russia targets Kyiv
Aug 05, 2024 (AFP)
The blasts began just after 11 pm local time (2000 GMT), and a trail of light from what appeared to be an air defence missile could later be seen streaking upwa...
U.S. announces 'significant' $2.2B package of air defense systems for Ukraine
Jul 03, 2024 (UPI)
The funding comes from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which sees the United States secure the weaponry and training from partners and companies rat...
Europe finalizes joint acquisition of Mistral 3 air defense system
Jun 27, 2024 (SPX)
Managed by the DGA with support from MBDA, this arrangement provides partner nations with an enhanced acquisition process tailored to meet the requirements of t...
Romania agrees to send Patriot air defense system to Ukraine
Jun 20, 2024 (UPI)
Romania's defense council cited deteriorating security conditions inside Ukraine because of Russia's constant attacks on its civilian infrastructure. Romanian o...
US to fast-track Ukraine anti-air missile deliveries
Jun 20, 2024 (AFP)
"We're going to reprioritize the deliveries of these exports so that those missiles rolling off the production line will now be provided to Ukraine," particular...
Romania to send Patriot missile system to Ukraine
Jun 20, 2024 (AFP)
While Kyiv is calling for more Patriot missile systems, most NATO countries have been reluctant to send them because they want to protect their own airspace. "C...
Ukraine's backers struggle to provide air-defence systems
Jun 13, 2024 (AFP)
Kyiv has been pleading for months for its supporters to send seven additional US-designed Patriot missile systems to help counter Moscow's attacks. Since Ukrain...
Washington to send new Patriot missile system to Ukraine: US media
Jun 12, 2024 (AFP)
News of the decision to provide the advanced system came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded on Tuesday for more air defenses at the start of an i...
Ukraine says Italy will supply another air defence battery
Jun 04, 2024 (AFP)
President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country urgently needs at least seven more systems, including two just to defend the eastern Kharkiv region, where Moscow ...
Poland, Greece call for EU to create 'air defence shield'
May 23, 2024 (AFP)
"Europe will be safe as long as the skies over it are safe," Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis wrote in a letter to ...
Pac-3 MSE launched With Aegis Weapon System hits target
May 21, 2024 (SPX)
"This successful test showcases Lockheed Martin's commitment to developing mission-focused, integrated technology to keep those who serve ahead of evolving thre...
Ukraine says allies can down Russian missiles over its territory
May 21, 2024 (AFP)
The comments from Foreign Minister Dymtro Kuleba came as Moscow began nuclear weapons drills close to Ukraine, in what Moscow said was a response to Western "th...
Japan, US sign agreement to develop hypersonic missile interceptor
May 15, 2024 (AFP)
The plan, which will reportedly cost more than $3 billion, was first announced in August when the nations' leaders met at a summit with South Korea in Camp Davi...
Terran Orbital Chosen by Lockheed Martin for SDA Satellite Buses Contract
May 14, 2024 (SPX)
"We're proud to once again be selected as the trusted space vehicle provider for Lockheed Martin, especially for the SDA's critical tracking mission," said Marc...
Canada tops up German fund for Ukraine air defenses
May 10, 2024 (AFP)
"This investment will help Ukraine defend itself against the brutal attacks that have destroyed hospitals, power plants and apartment blocks and have killed tho...
RTX launches space-based missile detection system
May 07, 2024 (SPX)
The system, named Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Mission Data Processing Application Framework (FORGE MDPAF), provides a modular and adaptable ...
Pentagon chief pushes for donation of more Patriot systems to Kyiv
Apr 30, 2024 (AFP)
"There are countries that have Patriots, and so what we're doing is continuing to engage those countries," Austin told a House Armed Services Committee hearing....
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