air defense
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Russian forces launched an extensive drone attack aimed at destroying energy infrastructure near Ukraine’s southern front overnight. Ukrainian air defenses were able to intercept most of the drones, b...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering the acquisition of Russia's S-500 missile system as a defensive measure against emerging threats from Chinese and Pakistani stealth fighter capabilities and h...
The United States Central Command and regional allies have inaugurated a Middle Eastern Air Defense - Combined Defense Operations Cell (MEAD-CDOC) at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for enhancing integrate...
Greenland is collaborating with NATO to enhance its air defense capabilities on the island. The cooperation aims to improve Greenland's security and align with broader NATO interests in the Arctic reg...
Ukraine will convene a meeting focusing on air defense requirements following Russia’s deployment of nearly 1,100 attack drones and over 890 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine this week....
Russian authorities claim that 129 unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted by air defenses in response to reported explosions in Penza and Lipetsk after strikes conducted by drones possibly operated...
According to Russian claims, Russia has shot down more than 4,300 Ukrainian military drones in the month of December alone. This figure represents a significant increase and is described as a new reco...
The Indian Army has tendered for the procurement of five to six regiments of the Anant Shastra surface-to-air missile systems from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at an estimated cost of ₹30,000 cror...
The Indian Air Force has successfully completed user evaluation trials for the Akash-NG missile system at Odisha's Integrated Test Range, marking a significant boost to India’s indigenous air defence ...
Russia has renewed its offer to supply the Indian military with the S-350 Vityaz air defence system, which would complement India's existing S-400 shield. This move responds to evolving regional secur...
The article argues that while China is rapidly developing its fifth-generation fighter jet capabilities with the J-20 and soon-to-be-released J-35A, these aircraft do not match the advanced systems of...
Canada faces a critical decision regarding its fighter jet procurement. With only 16 F-35s acquired so far, Ottawa must choose whether to complete the full buy or opt for an alternative like Saab's Gr...
The Israeli Air Force intercepted two drones that entered its airspace from the east on December 25. The incident was reported by Israel’s Air Control Center which detected and engaged these unmanned ...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) seeks indigenous loitering munitions for neutralizing enemy air defenses after achieving success with HAROP systems during Operation Sindoor in May 2025....
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy conducted multi-subject combat training exercises off the coast involving multiple naval vessels, including the Type 075 amphibious ship Hubei. The dril...
Russian officials stated that air defenses intercepted 19 suspected hostile drones near Moscow, leading to the temporary closure of four airports. The Russian Defense Ministry reported over 100 drones...
Saab has been contracted by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence for the procurement of RBS 70 Bolide short-range air defence missiles, with delivery scheduled between 2028 and 2032....
Incursions into restricted airspaces have highlighted the critical need for faster detection of drones. The current gap in identifying drone threats quickly is seen as a significant vulnerability by s...