air defense

US Army Deploys Stryker-Mounted Laser Weapons to Middle East

The US Army has sent Stryker-mounted laser weapon prototypes to the Middle East to test their “real-world applicability.”

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NATO Conducts First All-Female Command and Control Mission

A NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) mission has been completed for the first time with an all-female crew.

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Germany Intercepts Russian Planes Close to NATO Territory

Two German Air Force jets have conducted NATO's first-ever scramble from Latvia to escort two Russian planes flying close to NATO territory.

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Zelensky Urges Western Air Defense as Russian Attacks Kill 11

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the West to rapidly deliver more air defense systems as a wave of Russian strikes killed at least 11 people.

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Poland Buys $2.5-Billion US Battle Command System

Poland has signed a deal with the United States to buy a $2.5-billion integrated battle command system, its defense minister said Thursday.

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Lockheed Reaches Next-Gen Interceptor Milestone Ahead of Schedule

Lockheed Martin has completed an Missile Defense Agency acquisition milestone for its Next Generation Interceptor three months ahead of schedule.

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Austria Procures 36 Vehicle-Mounted Rheinmetall Air Defense Systems

Austria has procured 36 Rheinmetall Skyranger mobile air defense systems for its Pandur wheeled armored vehicles.

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Raytheon Conducts Maiden Flight Test of Upgraded AMRAAM-ER 

Raytheon has flight-tested an upgraded AMRAAM-Extended Range variant from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System. 

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Germany Buys Boxer-Mounted Skyranger 30 Air Defense Turrets

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to supply Boxer-mounted Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the armed forces.

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Iran Unveils Air Defense Systems as Middle East Tensions Soar

Iran unveiled two new air defense systems, state media reported, with tensions high in the Middle East amid the war in Gaza.

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