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May- 2026 -

6 May

CUSV Reinvented: Textron Equips Its Naval Drone With ‘BRAWL’ Air Defense System

Textron Systems has turned its Common Unmanned Surface Vessel into a far more dangerous presence at sea, adding a new air defense capability designed to hunt down airborne threats.

3 May

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Strike Kills One as Ukraine Launches Hundreds of Drones

Russian strikes on southern Ukraine killed one person and wounded four others, military officials said Sunday, as Russia reported shooting down more than 300 Ukrainian drones.

Apr- 2026 -

23 April

Arms

A Gepard anti-aircraft gun system is seen parked on the side of an asphalt road. The tank is painted with a dark green and brown camouflage. Its two gun barrels are pointed to the upper-left, angled at around 45 degrees. The background is a landscape of green-leaved trees.

Rojoef Manuel

Belgium Commits Refurbished Gepard Air Defense Systems for Ukraine

Belgium has pledged to deliver 15 overhauled Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in support of the war-torn country’s defense against Russia.

14 April

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Estonia Halts $589M IFV Replacement, Shifts Funds to Drones and Air Defense

Estonia is halting a 500-million Euro program to replace infantry fighting vehicles, prioritizing drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems.

9 April

Air

U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 305th Rescue Squadron, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., deploys countermeasure flares as an U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, Aug. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

USAF Seeks Advanced Infrared Countermeasures for HH-60W Jolly Green II

The US Air Force has launched a market survey to equip its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue helicopters with an Advanced Infrared Countermeasures system, boosting protection against modern infrared-guided missiles.

4 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Deploys Rapid Sentry Anti-Drone System to Kuwait

The UK deployed a counter-drone system known as Rapid Sentry to Kuwait, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday condemned a "reckless" overnight drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil refinery.

1 April

Europe

A TRML-4D mobile airspace surveillance radar

Rojoef Manuel

Germany’s Hensoldt Opens Service and Innovation Facility in Ukraine

German defense company Hensoldt has launched a service and innovation center in Ukraine to enhance support for the war-torn country.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Kyiv Deploys Private Air Defense Units, Downs Drones in Kharkiv

Ukraine has started the deployment of privately operated air defense units under a government-backed pilot program.

18 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Diehl, Latvian Firm Form JV to Support Baltic Ground-Based Air Defense

German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.

17 March

Asia Pacific