air defense system

Fourth Italian SAMP/T NG Air Defense Radar Completes Key Trial

Leonardo has completed factory acceptance trials of the fourth Kronos radar for the Italian SAMP/T NG (new-generation) air and missile defense system.

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Denmark to Buy Anti-Air Defense Systems From European Makers

Denmark will acquire short-range ground-based anti-air systems from manufacturers in France, Germany and Norway to protect its civilians and military installations, the defense ministry announced on Tuesday.

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Northrop Grumman, Marshall Propose Next-Gen UK Ground-Based Air Defense

Northrop Grumman has partnered with Marshall to develop a proposal for the UK’s next-generation Ground-Based Air Defense program.

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Pakistan Looks to Beef Up Air Defense With Latest Chinese System 

Pakistan is considering acquiring China’s latest HQ-19 missile defense system following its four-day conflict with India in May.

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Saab to Integrate MBDA’s Sea Ceptor Into Swedish Visby Corvettes

Saab has secured a $150.4 million contract to integrate MBDA’s Sea Ceptor air defense system into Stockholm’s Visby-class corvettes.

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Trump Says ‘Golden Dome’ Free for Canada — If It Joins US

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free — but only if it becomes part of the United States.

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Hanwha Lands $40M Radar Deal for New S. Korean Air Defense Missile

Hanwha Systems has secured a $39.7-million contract to develop a next-generation radar for South Korea’s upcoming long-range air defense missile system.

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North Korea Says US Missile Shield Plans Risk ‘Nuclear War’ in Space

North Korea slammed US President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plan as a "very dangerous" threat that could spark nuclear war in space.

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US Troops Test-Fire SGT STOUT Air Defense System With NATO in Norway

US troops tested a new short-range air defense system, the SGT STOUT, alongside NATO forces during live-fire drills in Norway.

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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ US Missile Defense Plan Faces Major Challenges

US President Donald Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” missile shield faces significant technical and political challenges, and it could cost far more than he has estimated to achieve its goals.

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