surface-to-air missile system
defence-blog.com Sep 28
Ukraine’s cheap Patriot rival now has a two-mode seeker: Ukrainian missile maker Fire Point has changed the published specifications of its FP-7 ...
defence-blog.com/ukraines-cheap-patriot-rival-now-has-a-two-mode-seeker/
Key FactsFire Point lists new radar-and-infrared seeker for Freyja
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- Fire Point now lists a combined infrared-and-radar seeker; in August, it described an imaging-infrared seeker.
- The card lists a length of 7.25 meters, diameter 0.53 meters, and top speed of 1,500–2,000 meters per second.
- On July 13, Ukraine and nine other European countries launched the Freyja project as a cheaper alternative to U.S.-made Patriot.
- If needed components arrive, initial FP-7.x interceptors are expected by late 2026; the first interception is planned around July 2027.
defence-blog.com Oct 03
Russia shows Pantsir air defense on Belarus-built chassis: Russia has shown an upgraded Pantsir-S1M air defense system mounted on a Belarus-built MZKT-7930-312 ...
defence-blog.com/russia-shows-pantsir-air-defense-on-belarus-built-chassis/
India’s Central Asia missile sales spark a new Great Game: A flurry of landmark arms deals is reshaping Central Asia's strategic landscape ...
asiatimes.com/2026/10/indias-central-asia-missile-sales-spark-a-new-great-game/
'We're not telling' — Ukraine won't say what first FP-7 ballistic missile strike hit
kyivindependent.com/were-not-telling-ukraine-wont-say-what-first-fp-7-ballistic-missile-strike-hit/
Key FactsZelenskyy Reports FP-7’s First Combat Use
Oct 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- On October 1, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had first used its domestically developed FP-7 in combat; launch time and location were undisclosed.
- Fire Point lists up to 250 kilometres’ range, a 200-kilogram payload and 1,500 metres per second; the figures are independently unverifiable.
- Fire Point describes FP-7 as a tactical missile for targets behind the front, but not deep inside Russia.
- Zelenskyy identified production as the next step; Fire Point has also announced the larger FP-9 for longer ranges.
Ukrainian tactical ballistics. FP-7. First combat use. Thank you for the result. Next, production. Glory to Ukraine!— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President; said on Oct. 1 after confirming the FP-7's first combat use, signaling next steps toward production.
defence-blog.com Sep 19
U.S. approves Ukraine air defense package with unclear weapons: The U.S. State Department approved a possible $2.68 billion sale of air defense equipment to ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-approves-ukraine-air-defense-package-with-unclear-weapons/
Footage shows Ukraine's latest answer to jet-powered Shaheds destroy target: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky announced Kyiv’s new defense capabilities ...
newsweek.com/footage-shows-ukraines-latest-answer-to-jet-powered-shaheds-destroy-target-12463744
Yeni Safak English Sep 19
US approves $2.68B air defense sale to Ukraine: The US State Department approved a $2.68 billion foreign military sale to Ukraine for air defense upgrades ...
en.yenisafak.com/world/us-approves-268b-air-defense-sale-to-ukraine-3723417
Key FactsUS Approves Potential Air-Defense Sale to Ukraine
Sep 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: united24media.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: united24media.com
- On September 18, the State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale estimated at $2.68 billion.
- If finalized, European contributions and US FMF funds would finance the purchase, with FMF funds credited under a 1:1 reimbursement framework.
- The requested package includes S-300 Clone missiles, GAM-67 missiles, and Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket systems.
- Previously, the EU approved $7.1 billion under Ukraine Support Loan, enabling Kyiv to buy American PAC-3 Patriot interceptors through NATO's PURL mechanism.
UNITED24 Media Sep 13
A Russian S-300 air defense system launcher burns spectacularly after being struck by SBU operators.
OpinionRussian air defence stocks significantly depleted: Russian long-range air defence interceptor stocks have been depleted to the point where Moscow is having to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-air-defence-stocks-significantly-depleted/
Ukraine Unveils Koral Air Defense Missile Launcher for First Time: The Ukrainian-developed missile is designed to intercept aerial and ballistic targets and is ...
kyivpost.com/post/84048
UNITED24 Media Sep 05
As a result of the special operation, two Russian air defense assets were hit: an S-300 SAM launcher and a Buk-M3 SAM combat vehicle.
Black smoke sat over Sochi on Friday morning, and two fuel depots were the reason
Drones set them alight overnight into 4 September — one in the Adler ... Show more
Moment Ukraine’s Black Forest Brigade destroys Russian air defence command centre
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-black-forest-brigade-s300-strike-russia-b3030745.html
Key FactsUkrainian brigade claims hit on S-300 command vehicle
Aug 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Ukraine’s Black Forest Reconnaissance Brigade claimed the attack on a vehicle, while a video purportedly shows it being hit by a loitering drone.
- According to Ukraine’s United24 platform, the vehicle appeared to be a 5K76 command vehicle or the more modern 5K76M variant for the S-300 system.
- The brigade said the destruction could allow Ukrainian aircraft to attack strategic targets farther inside Russia.
- The US and Ukraine are reportedly working to modernise Ukrainian S-300 systems, whose upgraded variants Col. Robert Hamilton said could come online near the end of 2026 and see 100 or a couple of hundred produced annually.
Ukrainian defense forces damaged four Russian warships and targeted key port facilities during a joint long-range operation against the Novorossiysk naval base ... Show more
From builder to the eyes of Ukraine’s front: the soldier with the callsign Dancer who went from Soviet launchers to drones
euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/11/from-builder-to-the-eyes-of-ukraines-front-the-soldier-with-the-callsign-dancer-who-went-from-soviet-launchers-to-drones/
militarnyi.com Aug 07
U.S., Ukraine Collaborate on S-300 Modernization and New Missile Development: The United States and Ukraine are jointly working on modernizing older missiles for ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/u-s-ukraine-collaborate-on-s-300-modernization-and-new-missile-development/
Ukraine Critically Short Of Air Defenses As Questions Swirl Over US Patriot Stockpiles
rferl.org/a/ukraine-patriots-russia-shortage-us-stockpile/33823317.html
Ukraine hits two Russian air defense systems near Kostiantynivka
Ukraine's National Guard special unit Lasar's Group struck a Buk-M3 and an S-300 ... Show more
Daily Sabah Jul 23
Greece arms itself while lobbying against fighter jet sale to Türkiye: Athens is reinforcing its defenses while hoping its allies in the United States will ...
dailysabah.com/politics/greece-arms-itself-while-lobbying-against-fighter-jet-sale-to-turkiye/news
Egyptian Gazette Jul 04
UNITED24 Media Jun 29
We are inside Ukraine’s 40-Day Operation: 40 days and 40 nights of long- and medium-range “sanctions” aimed at forcing the Kremlin toward peace ... Show more
Ukraine drones hit Crimea’s S-300/S-400 near Kerch—and knocked out power across four occupied territories overnight
euromaidanpress.com/2026/06/29/ukraine-drones-hit-crimeas-s-300-s-400-near-kerch-and-knocked-out-power-across-four-occupied-territories-overnight/
UNITED24 Media Jun 26
Ukraine’s Spartan Brigade Destroys Two Russian S-300 Launchers Worth $50M Near Volnovakha
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ukraines-spartan-brigade-destroys-two-russian-s-300-launchers-worth-50m-near-volnovakha-20191
Moscow Expands Air Defense Sites in City Parks: The site resembles several locations where Russia previously deployed S-300 and S-400 surface-to-air missile ...
kyivpost.com/post/78775
militarnyi.com Jun 21
Crimea: S-300/S-400 Air Defense Sites and Military Base Area Ablaze: NASA’s FIRMS fire-monitoring system detected a blaze at an S-300/S-400 air defense site on ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/crimea-s-300-s-400-air-defense-sites-and-military-base-area-ablaze/
defence-blog.com Jun 01
EU picks Austrian drone to hunt submarines from the sea: An Austrian unmanned helicopter capable of carrying 350 kg (772 lb) of payload and staying airborne for ...
defence-blog.com/eu-picks-austrian-drone-to-hunt-submarines-from-the-sea/
defence-blog.com May 14
Ukraine develops low-cost ballistic interceptor for pan-European defense: Ukrainian defense company Fire Point has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition and ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-develops-low-cost-ballistic-interceptor-for-pan-european-defense/
'Stop Making Excuses,' Says Ramirez as Dem Colleagues Anonymously Grumble About Lebanon War Powers Vote
commondreams.org/news/dems-hide-on-lebanon-war-powers
militarnyi.com May 09
ICEYE Satellite Detects S-300 Air Defense System Positions in Belarus: During the ORION 2026 military exercises, ICEYE demonstrated the capabilities of ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/iceye-detects-s-300-positions-in-belarus/
defence-blog.com Apr 07
Israel hits Iranian S-300 long-range air defense system: The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday released new footage showing recent airstrikes on targets inside ...
defence-blog.com/israel-hits-iranian-s-300-long-range-air-defense-system/
defence-blog.com Apr 12
Russian FrankenSAM launcher spotted near Ukrainian border: A ground-based launcher, described as a so-called “FrankenSAM” and armed with R-77 medium-range ...
defence-blog.com/russian-frankensam-launcher-spotted-near-ukrainian-border/
Russia reports shortages of surface-to-air missiles (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,504)
euobserver.com/210224/russia-reports-shortages-of-surface-to-air-missiles-ukraine-battlefield-update-day-1504/
US Ambassador Barrack Jokes About Mykonos While Pitching Turkey’s F-35 Return: US Ambassador Tom Barrack has expressed confidence that Turkey could soon rejoin ...
greekreporter.com/2026/04/17/us-ambassador-tom-barrack-signals-turkey-return-f-35-program/
Joint Ukrainian Operation Hits Russian S-300V System, UAV Command Node: Ukrainian forces say a coordinated multi-service joint operation hit a Russian S-300V ...
kyivpost.com/post/73663
militarnyi.com Apr 10
Zaporizhzhia Region: Ukrainian Drones Strike Two Russian S-300 Systems: In the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian forces hit two air defense systems from an S-300 ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/zaporizhzhia-region-ukrainian-drones-strike-two-russian-s-300-systems/
Bluesky Apr 01
NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com): Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces drone units struck an S-300 radar in Luhansk and a Tor system, MT-LB and three supply trucks in ...
bsky.app/profile/noelreports.com/post/3migmthjo222s
Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 launcher, radars in Crimea – General Staff: Ukrainian forces have struck a launcher of the Russian S-400 Triumph surface-to-air ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4101815-ukraine-strikes-russian-s400-launcher-radars-in-crimea-general-staff.html
UNITED24 Media Mar 16
Ukraine Wants Its Own Patriot as Russian Missiles Keep Falling: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is exploring multiple options—from licensing Western ...
united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-wants-its-own-patriot-as-russian-missiles-keep-falling-16901
Defense Forces hit S-300 launcher, radar station, and Russian ammunition depots: Ukrainian Defense Forces hit an S-300V anti-aircraft missile system launcher ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4100813-defense-forces-hit-s300-launcher-radar-station-and-russian-ammunition-depots.html
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), working with the Defense Forces, struck Russian naval vessels and key military assets in Novorossiysk ... Show more
Ukraine Claims $1B S-400 Strike in Belgorod, Says It Weakened Air Defense in Kharkiv Sector
kyivpost.com/post/71226
UNITED24 Media Mar 12
Ukrainian Strikes Wipe Out Thousands of Russian Shells and Hit S-300 Systems: Ukraine reports overnight strikes on Russian military sites in occupied Luhansk and ...
united24media.com/latest-news/ukrainian-strikes-wipe-out-thousands-of-russian-shells-and-hit-s-300-systems-16778
SBU confirms Russian ships, air defense, oil infrastructure hit in mass strike on Novorossiysk port
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-novorossiysk-oil-terminal-in-southern-russia/
The US military possesses advanced jamming and hacking capabilities designed to blind radar systems and sever command links before a single missile is fired ... Show more
‘Digital superpower’: Can Iran’s SAM network survive a US cyber-electronic storm?
‘Digital superpower’: Can Iran’s SAM network survive a US cyber-electronic storm?
‘Digital superpower’: Can Iran’s SAM network survive a US cyber-electronic storm?
wionews.com/photos/-digital-superpower-can-iran-s-sam-network-survive-a-us-cyber-electronic-storm-1770361436984/1770361436986
US F-35C stealth fighters outperform Iran's S-300 and Bavar-373 defences due to advanced jamming, sensor fusion, and low radar visibility that prevents ... Show more
'S-300 or Bavar-373': Why Iranian-made air defence cannot stop American F-35C fighter jet
'S-300 or Bavar-373': Why Iranian-made air defence cannot stop American F-35C fighter jet
US dominance relies on advanced tech, not just explosives. Through microwave bursts, S-300 hacks, and heavy jamming, the US can remotely destroy or confuse ... Show more
The ‘switch-off’ button? Is the US capable of stopping Iran’s radar remotely?
The ‘switch-off’ button? Is the US capable of stopping Iran’s radar remotely?
'S-300 or Bavar-373': Why Iranian-made air defence cannot stop American F-35C fighter jet
wionews.com/photos/-s-300-or-bavar-373-why-iranian-made-air-defence-cannot-stop-american-f-35c-fighter-jet-1769619712764/1769619712765
'Grid-killers onboard': How USS Abraham Lincoln can cut entire Iran's power supply in 10 mins?
wionews.com/photos/-grid-killers-onboard-how-uss-abraham-lincoln-can-cut-entire-iran-s-power-supply-1769380428537/1769380428538
A massive Arctic military buildup will center on Greenland: Donald Trump is clearly in a hurry to dominate the political narrative in his second term of office ...
asiatimes.com/2026/01/a-massive-arctic-military-buildup-will-center-on-greenland/
Trump: Secret weapon "Discombobulator" used against Maduro: US President Trump touts the "Discombobulator" as a new wonder weapon against highly advanced missile ...
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Massive attack against Kyiv
Overnight Russia launched 2 hypersonic missiles 3m22 Tsyrkon, 12 cruise missiles Kh-22/32, 6 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-300 ... Show more
Overnight Russia launched 2 hypersonic missiles 3m22 Tsyrkon, 12 cruise missiles Kh-22/32, 6 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-300, 1 aviation missile Kh-59/69, 375 strike drones, - Ukrainian Air Force . Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a lead
Overnight Russia launched 2 hypersonic missiles 3m22 Tsyrkon, 12 cruise missiles Kh-22/32, 6 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-300, 1 aviation missile Kh-59/69, 375 strike drones, - Ukrainian Air Force . Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a lead
Overnight Russia launched 1 hypersonic missile Tsyrkon, 18 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-300, 15 cruise missiles Kh-101 and 339 strike drones of different ... Show more
Overnight Russia launched 1 hypersonic missile Tsyrkon, 18 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-300, 15 cruise missiles Kh-101 and 339 strike drones of different types, - Ukrainian Air Force . Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independen
Overnight Russia launched 1 hypersonic missile Tsyrkon, 18 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-300, 15 cruise missiles Kh-101 and 339 strike drones of different types, - Ukrainian Air Force . Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independen
Rare hit: Ukrainian drone crashes into Russian defense system: A Ukrainian drone hits a rare Russian radar in the Donetsk region.
fr.de/politik/seltener-volltreffer-ukrainische-drohne-stuerzt-sich-auf-russisches-abwehrsystem-zr-94110852.html
Paid articlePaywall Why the US may find Iran’s air defence system harder to break than Venezuela’s: China’s most advanced export, the HQ-9B surface-to-air missile ...
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339847/why-us-may-find-irans-air-defence-system-harder-break-venezuelas
🛡️ Russia attacked Ukraine with 165 UAVson the night of 4-5 January, around 100 of which were Shaheds, and nine Iskander-M ballistic missiles or S-300 ... Show more
AeroTime Dec 17 25
Norway to fund F-16 munitions and S-300 missiles for Ukraine: Norway will finance F-16 ammunition and S-300 air defense missiles for Ukraine in a new support ...
aerotime.aero/articles/norway-funds-f16-munitions-s300-air-defense-ukraine
Ukrainian drones strike deep into Belgorod, wiping out Russia’s prized S-400 launchers (VIDEO, MAP) - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/18/ukrainian-drones-strike-deep-into-belgorod-wiping-out-russias-prized-s-400-launchers-video-map/
defence-blog.com Nov 23 25
U.S. Marines train to detect and defeat S-300 during drills: Full-scale mock-ups of foreign-made air defense systems resembling the S-300 and HQ-9 were seen ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-train-to-detect-and-defeat-s-300-during-drills/
Army keeps mum as officers grumble over Tinubu’s ADC promotion: The Nigerian Army has not commented on reports of President Tinubu's ADC promotion to ...
punchng.com/army-keeps-mum-as-officers-grumble-over-tinubus-adc-promotion/
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Adds New NPC To The Gestral Village: Credit where credit's due.
thegamer.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-new-easter-egg/
Ukraine’s military intelligence drones are at it again
The Prymary unit hit a Russian An-26 cargo aircraft and two more radar systems in occupied Crimea ... Show more
Ukrainian drones blow up Russian An-26 plane and two more radars in occupied Crimea (VIDEO) - Euromaidan Press
Ukrainian drones blow up Russian An-26 plane and two more radars in occupied Crimea (VIDEO) - Euromaidan Press
militarnyi.com Dec 11 25
Ukraine is Working to Localize Missiles for S-300 and S-400 with European Radar - Militarnyi
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukraine-is-working-to-localize-missiles-for-s-300-and-s-400-with-european-radar/
The great Christmas taste test: I tried seven fast food offerings. Which will make me feel festive?
theguardian.com/food/2025/dec/03/the-great-christmas-taste-test-i-tried-seven-fast-food-offerings-which-will-make-me-feel-festive
Ukraine’s Navy Reports Hitting Elite Russian Unit on Black Sea Rig; HUR Destroys Air Defense in Crimea
kyivpost.com/post/63548
Russia attacks Ukraine with Kinzhal, Iskander and S-300/400 missiles: air defence destroys 115 drones and a ballistic missile
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/11/03/8005531/
Ukraine’s autumn rains are dampening Kyiv’s air defense: Ukrainian air defenses face a new threat: rain and cloud cover cloaking Russian Shahed-type drones ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-autumn-rains-help-shahed-type-drones-evade-ukrainian-air-defense/
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Trump, 79, Says Nearly All Americans Have Died From Drugs in Bonkers Claim: The president has upped the figure he wrongly claims was killed by drugs in the U.S ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-79-says-most-americans-were-killed-by-drugs-in-bonkers-claim/
Key FactsSecond U.S. Strike Targets Venezuelan Drug Vessel
Sep 16, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- The U.S. military conducted a second strike against an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three men.
- The operation took place in international waters under the U.S. Southern Command's jurisdiction in the Caribbean.
- The U.S. accuses Venezuela’s government of aiding drug cartels, a claim denied by Caracas.
- U.S. forces increased regional presence with multiple warships and deployment of F-35 fighter jets.
BE WARNED — IF YOU ARE TRANSPORTING DRUGS THAT CAN KILL AMERICANS, WE ARE HUNTING YOU!— President Trump stated this in a post on Truth Social to warn those transporting drugs.
Ukrainian strike destroys Russian S-300 in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, General Staff says
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-strike-destroys-russian-s-300-in-occupied-zaporizhzhia-oblast-general-staff-says/
defence-blog.com Jun 14 25
Ukraine to upgrade Soviet-era S-300 air defense systems: Ukraine is advancing efforts to modernize its aging Soviet-era air defense systems ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-to-upgrade-soviet-era-s-300-air-defense-systems/