The Air & Missile Defense category covers systems and technologies designed to protect against airborne threats. Here you’ll find news and analysis on surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, SHORAD platforms, integrated air and missile defense networks (IADS), and counter-UAS solutions. We explore the evolution of radar, interceptors, command-and-control integration, and next-generation defensive doctrines. This section highlights how modern militaries are adapting to cruise missiles, ballistic threats, drones, and hypersonic weapons through layered defense strategies.
Türkiye has successfully conducted a live-fire intercept test of its domestically developed HİSAR-O medium-altitude air defense system. The test marks a significant milestone in Ankara’s effort to establish a multi-layered...
China has officially unveiled a new mobile short-range air defense (SHORAD) system tailored to counter the growing threat of low-altitude aerial platforms such as drones and cruise missiles. The system...
Emerging radar and missile technologies are reshaping the aerial battlefield by eroding what was once considered a sanctuary for combat aircraft—low altitude flight. According to a senior Royal Air Force...
In a significant escalation of military aid to Kyiv, France has confirmed the delivery of additional Aster surface-to-air missiles and a squadron of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine. The...
North Korea announced the successful test of a new surface-to-air missile (SAM) system on April 1st, 2024. The test was reportedly overseen by leader Kim Jong Un and is part...
The U.S. Army has awarded a contract to AeroVironment for its FE-1 system under the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Increment 2 initiative—marking a significant step in the service’s...
Swedish defense giant Saab has signed a landmark agreement with Ukrainian partners to co-develop and manufacture advanced air defense systems on Ukrainian territory. The deal marks a significant step in...
India is reportedly preparing to finalize a $1.2 billion deal with Russia for additional S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. The acquisition underscores New Delhi’s continued investment in strategic...
The U.S. Army and Northrop Grumman have completed a significant test of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), a next-generation command-and-control (C2) architecture designed to unify disparate air and missile...
The UK government is preparing new legislation that will grant the military broader powers to intercept and neutralize drones over domestic airspace under specific threat scenarios. The move reflects growing...
