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Tempest System: New Air Defense in Ukraine
The article discusses the introduction of the Tempest system, an advanced air defense technology being deployed in Ukraine to enhance its capabilities against aerial threats. The deployment comes at a...
Ukraine strengthens air defenses with two additional Patriot missile systems
The Ukrainian military has received two more Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries to enhance their air defense capabilities against ongoing aerial threats from Russia. The deployment of these adva...
Sweden Boosts Air Defense at Cost of Up to €1.4 Billion
Sweden plans to strengthen its air defense system with an investment estimated up to 1.4 billion euros. This initiative aims to enhance the country's national security infrastructure, aligning with re...
UK confirms Raven and Gravehawk air defence to Ukraine
The UK has delivered 13 Raven air defense systems and two prototype Gravehawk systems to Ukraine, with more Gravehawk units expected soon....
Russia’s Shahed drones hit homes in Chernihiv as Ukraine downs most of 61 launched
Russian Shahed drones carried out an overnight attack on civilian homes in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. Out of a total of 61 launched, Ukrainian forces managed to intercept and neutralize most of ...
India To Deploy Layered Air Defence Shields Across Defence Corridors To Protect Critical Hubs From Pakistan-China Threats
India intends to install comprehensive air defence systems throughout its major Defence Corridors to protect crucial industrial and strategic infrastructure from potential threats, primarily from Paki...
India to Fortify Delhi with Capital Dome, Integrating Indigenous Missiles and Directed Energy Weapons for Total Aerial Security
India plans to strengthen its air defense by deploying the 'Capital Dome' system over New Delhi. This multi-layered defensive architecture will incorporate indigenous missiles and directed energy weap...
AmCham Ukraine Calls on International Partners to Strengthen Air, Maritime Defense over Ukraine’s Black Sea Port Infrastructure
The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (AmCham) is urging international partners to enhance air and maritime defense measures around Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea. This move aims to protect gl...
Air Defense Forces shot down 52 drones in one day
The Air Defense Forces reported shooting down 52 unmanned aerial vehicles over a single day....
Centre To Develop ‘Capital Dome’ Multi-Layer Air Defence Shield For New Delhi: UPDATE
The Indian government plans to create a multi-layered air defence system named 'Capital Dome' for the National Capital Region (NCR), focusing on enhancing aerial security in response to recent terrori...
Air Defense Systems Destroyed 201 Ukrainian Drones Over Russian Regions
Russian air defense systems have reportedly destroyed 201 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions in Russia....
Why Russian Air Defenses Failed in Venezuela
According to reports from The New York Times, Venezuelan air defenses equipped with Russian technology were inactive during an intrusion incident due to the radar systems not being operational. Some s...
Romania scrambles interceptors near border due to Russian drones
Romanian air defense forces have scrambled interceptors as a response to unidentified Russian drones detected near the country's borders....
MoD Set to Clear Anant Shastra QRSAM Production Contract by March 2026, Boosting Indian Army's Mobile Air Defence Strategy
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is nearing approval for a production contract for the indigenous Anant Shastra air defence system. This contract aims to enhance India's mobile air defence capabil...
Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned
Sweden plans to procure short-range air defense systems starting in the first quarter of 2026, contributing to a total defense expenditure of around $6 billion. Further acquisitions are scheduled for ...
Italian army receives Skynex weapon system
The Italian Army has officially received the first Skynex air defense system from Rheinmetall at Sabaudia's Air Defence Artillery Command on December 18, 2025. The Skynex system is intended to enhance...
UK and Poland agree deeper missile defence cooperation
The United Kingdom and Poland have agreed to enhance collaboration on air and missile defense systems and to broaden helicopter training partnerships. This move aims at improving both nations' capabil...
The D Brief: ‘Perfidy’ in boat strike?; Pentagon’s new AI plan; Venezuela’s broken air defenses; Quantum space cameras; And a bit more.
This briefing covers several military and technological topics for the day, including: potential 'perfidy' issues arising from a specific boat-related incident, the Pentagon unveiling plans to enhance...