Poland has emerged as a major force in short-range air defense manufacturing with its domestically produced Piorun (Thunderbolt) man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). According to recent reports and official statements from...
On September 25, 2025, Poland conducted its first live-fire test of the MIM-104 Patriot air and missile defense system at the Ustka training range on the Baltic Sea coast. 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 the DSEI 2025 defense exhibition in London, Rheinmetall unveiled a new configuration of its Skyranger 30 short-range air defense (SHORAD) system mounted on the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle...
