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.
The U.S. Navy has publicly revealed for the first time a P-8A Poseidon aircraft flying while carrying an AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), marking a significant milestone in expanding...
The U.S. Army has achieved a key milestone by integrating and operationally demonstrating the Israeli-made Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile aboard AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)...
In a significant procurement decision with strategic and industrial implications, Denmark has opted to acquire the Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG (New Generation) surface-to-air missile system developed by Eurosam—jointly owned by MBDA...
Archer Aviation has been selected to participate in the White House’s new electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) pilot program aimed at accelerating the deployment of air taxi services in...
The Royal Navy has officially declared its new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft—designated “Peregrine”—ready for front-line operations. Based on the Textron King Air 350ER platform and heavily modified for...
At DSEI 2025 in London, a new short-range air defense (SHORAD) variant of the British Army’s Foxhound light protected patrol vehicle was unveiled. Designed to counter low-altitude threats including drones...
Italy is set to host the first international F-35 training center outside the United States at Trapani-Birgi Air Base in Sicily. The new facility will support pilot and maintainer instruction...
On September 12, 2025, the Polish Air Force officially retired its fleet of Sukhoi Su-22 “Fitter” strike aircraft after more than 40 years of operational service. The retirement marks the...
In a move to enhance its very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) capabilities amid rising drone threats in Europe, Sweden has selected the Polish-made Piorun man-portable air defense system (MANPADS). The...
At DSEI 2025 in London, Estonian defense company Frankenburg introduced the Mark 1—a compact and cost-effective counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) interceptor designed to neutralize small drones. Developed with affordability and...
