ground-launched missile designed to attack aerial targets
defence-blog.com Nov 02
Russia eyes Pantsir-S1 air defense sale to Azerbaijan: Russia expects to reach a deal to sell Pantsir-S1 air defense systems to Azerbaijan ...
defence-blog.com/russia-eyes-pantsir-s1-air-defense-sale-to-azerbaijan/
Marking a significant milestone with the Jio IPO, Mrs. Nita Ambani paid a heartfelt tribute to her father-in-law, Shri Dhirubhai Ambani ... Show more
North Korea says it tested air-defense missile, staged cruise missile drill: North Korea test-fired a newly designed air-defense missile system and staged a ...
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TWZ Oct 28
Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses: The Ethiopian leader says the multirole fighter jets arrived a year ahead of schedule ...
twz.com/air/ethiopia-gets-12-russian-su-35-fighters-eyes-s-400-air-defenses
militarnyi.com Oct 25
More Than 50 Air Defense Turrets Built Around Putin’s Residence: Another 16 towers for air defense systems have been built around Vladimir Putin’s residence in ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/more-than-50-air-defense-turrets-built-around-putin-s-residence/
Zelensky Says Hits on Rostov Plant, S-400 Post, Pantsir Cost Russia $70M: President Volodymyr Zelensky has said strikes in Rostov hit the Kamensky missile plant ...
kyivpost.com/post/88797
Iran International Oct 24
Israel suspected of hitting Chinese MANPADs sent by Iran to Iraqi militias – report
iranintl.com/en/202610241426
defence-blog.com Oct 22
Japanese troops test-fire air defense missiles at New Mexico range: Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force has been carrying out live-fire air defense training since ...
defence-blog.com/japanese-troops-test-fire-air-defense-missiles-at-new-mexico-range/
defence-blog.com Oct 10
Ukrainian drone destroys Pantsir on Russian ‘Flakturm’: A Ukrainian drone has destroyed a Russian Pantsir air defense system on top of a “Flakturm ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-drone-destroys-pantsir-on-russian-flakturm/
TWZ Oct 12
Anduril Unveils Steelfin Family Of Modular Surface-To-Air Missiles: Anduril aims to produce Steelfin interceptors at scale by leveraging common components that ...
twz.com/land/anduril-unveils-steelfin-family-of-modular-surface-to-air-missiles
defence-blog.com Oct 10
Turkish hunter drone destroys target by direct hit: Turkish defense electronics maker ASELSAN has shown its GÖKALP interceptor drone destroying a target drone in ...
defence-blog.com/turkish-hunter-drone-destroys-target-by-direct-hit/
German defense contractors are signing billion-euro deals with Kyiv: Germany and Ukraine are strengthening their cooperation in the defense and energy sectors ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Deutsche-Ruestungsfirmen-schliessen-Milliarden-Deals-mit-Kiew-id31379330.html
Key FactsGerman and Ukrainian Firms Sign New Defense Agreements
Oct 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- German and Ukrainian companies signed more than a dozen cooperation documents on the sidelines of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Kyiv visit.
- According to Ukraine’s government, its Defense Ministry agreed with Diehl on thousands of Iris-T missiles and additional launchers.
- Hensoldt agreed on satellite technology; Quantum is to produce interceptor drones in Ukraine, which the company says should be available in winter 2026/27.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy valued all letters of intent at 8.5 billion euros, while German government circles cited 6.5 billion euros.
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/
UNITED24 Media Sep 28
Russia Calls It “Iva”—But Its Mystery Air Defense Missile Looks Iranian or Chinese
united24media.com/defense-tech/russia-calls-it-iva-but-its-mystery-air-defense-missile-looks-iranian-or-chinese-22909
UNITED24 Media Sep 28
Ukraine Goes After Russia’s Air Defense and Drone Network, Hitting Pantsir-S2 and UAV Sites
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ukraine-goes-after-russias-air-defense-and-drone-network-hitting-pantsir-s2-and-uav-sites-22906
defence-blog.com Sep 18
India’s homegrown air defense system finds new buyers: Former DRDO Chairman Samir Kamat said India has exported its Akash surface-to-air missile system to ...
defence-blog.com/indias-homegrown-air-defense-system-finds-new-buyers/
Key FactsKamat says India exported Akash to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- Former DRDO Chairman Samir Kamat described the exports as India’s first defense exports to Central Asia.
- August reports described negotiations for Akash Mk 1S, but their connection to the exports Kamat described remains unclear.
- Akash is a medium-range air-defense system against aircraft, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles; Bharat Dynamics Limited manufactures the missile.
- Armenia was previously the first and only confirmed foreign buyer; deliveries of the Mk 1S variant began in late 2024.
UNITED24 Media Sep 22
New footage shows a Russian Pantsir air defense system positioned on an elevated highway overpass over active traffic near Moscow’s Gazprom Neft refinery ... Show more
defence-blog.com Sep 10
Australia declares its new air defense missile system combat ready: Australia's Army has declared Final Operational Capability for its National Advanced Surface ...
defence-blog.com/australia-declares-its-new-air-defense-missile-system-combat-ready/
TVP World Sep 18
Poland, Ukraine to partner in anti-ballistic missile coalition: .
tvpworld.com/95456385/poland-to-part-of-european-anti-ballistic-coalitionzelenskyy
TWZ Sep 16
Houthis Claim Saudi F-15 Kill Over Yemen: The incident is another reminder that the Houthis' patchwork of air defenses remains a credible and deadly threat ...
twz.com/air/houthis-claim-saudi-f-15-kill-over-yemen
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.
OpinionThe Powder Keg in Outer Space: How to Head Off a New Arms Competition: How to head off a new arms competition.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/powder-keg-outer-space
defence-blog.com Sep 08
Korea’s Hanwha brings lasers and drones to Poland’s biggest defense show: South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems opened a joint exhibit at MSPO 2026 ...
defence-blog.com/koreas-hanwha-brings-lasers-and-drones-to-polands-biggest-defense-show/
"Winter is coming": Germany retrieves older Patriot missiles from storage for Ukraine
n-tv.de/politik/Deutschland-holt-fuer-die-Ukraine-aeltere-Patriot-Raketen-aus-den-Lagern-id31284067.html
defence-blog.com Aug 24
Russia claims it shot down Flamingo missile with gunfire: Russian officials say a volunteer air defense unit in Kursk Region shot down a Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo ...
defence-blog.com/russia-claims-it-shot-down-flamingo-missile-with-gunfire/
Heavy blow against Putin's army: Ukraine destroys Pantsir-S1 and reports 1,600 soldiers killed
fr.de/politik/putins-armee-unter-druck-ukraine-zerstoert-panzir-s1-und-meldet-hohe-russische-verluste-zr-94467872.html
India to double S-400 fleet? Inside Russia’s Rs 50,000 cr bid for 5 additional squadrons
financialexpress.com/business/defence-india-to-double-s-400-fleet-inside-russias-rs-50000-cr-bid-for-5-additional-squadrons-4328621/
defence-blog.com Aug 19
Poland defends air defense coverage after Patriot criticism: Poland's Ministry of National Defense said Wednesday that its armed forces maintain various air and ...
defence-blog.com/poland-defends-air-defense-coverage-after-patriot-criticism/
OpinionThe Powder Keg in Outer Space: How to Head Off a New Arms Competition: How to head off a new arms competition.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/powder-keg-outer-space
TWZ Aug 31
Japan’s ASM-3 Kai Supersonic Cruise Missile May Have An Air-To-Air Capability: Japan calls the ASM-3 Kai an “air-to-surface/anti-air” weapon, potentially ...
twz.com/air/japans-asm-3-kai-supersonic-cruise-missile-may-have-an-air-to-air-capability
Huge plume of smoke drifts over Nevada - | Video shows firefighting helicopter in action
stern.de/panorama/hawk-fire-ausser-kontrolle-38156822.html
Ukrainian USF destroy five Russian air defense assets at Yeysk and Millerovo airfields
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4159140-ukrainian-usf-destroy-five-russian-air-defense-assets-at-yeysk-and-millerovo-airfields.html
Israel and Greece build new air shield to counter drones and missiles: Israel and Greece are set to sign a $3.6 billion deal on Monday to establish a ...
ynetnews.com/article/hjwi2yyozx
defence-blog.com Aug 20
Pentagon seeks contractor for HAWK missile system sustainment: U.S. Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal has issued a request for information seeking ...
defence-blog.com/pentagon-seeks-contractor-for-hawk-missile-system-sustainment/
TVP World Aug 24
‘Biggest contract in history’: NATO allies join Poland in €1.9bn Piorun missile deal
tvpworld.com/95005090/poland-signs-19-billion-piorun-missile-deal-with-nato-allies
TWZ Aug 27
Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search: Lockheed and Raytheon are developing competing Stinger replacements now, but the Army wants to put ...
twz.com/land/army-widens-stinger-surface-to-air-missile-replacement-search
Evacuations due to fires in the US state of Nevada: The fires in the US state of Nevada, known as the "Hawk Fire," have reached the first residential areas of ...
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Key FactsOfficials: Hawk fire near Reno 27% contained
Aug 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- By Monday afternoon, the blaze had burned more than 15,000 acres as over 900 personnel worked against it.
- Evacuation orders covered 23,000 people and warnings affected 40,000, compared with 90,000 Nevadans under either measure on Monday morning.
- Officials had identified 32 destroyed and six damaged homes, along with four civilian and three firefighter injuries, while no fatalities had yet been identified.
- Authorities said human activity caused the fire, but they did not know whether the act was intentional or accidental.
We do know that the fire was human-caused. We do not know if it was intentional or unintentional.— Richard Edwards, chief of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, said.
amwaj.media Aug 24
Future of Iraqi air defense in disarray as South Korea deal stalls: Despite an Apr. 8 Iran-US ceasefire aimed at ending months of regional conflict ...
amwaj.media/en/article/iraqs-air-defense-future-in-disarray-amid-stalled-south-korean-deal
defence-blog.com Aug 03
Ukraine shows off Hellfire armed air defense system: Ukraine's military has shown a homemade air defense system built by bolting American anti-tank missiles onto ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-shows-off-hellfire-armed-air-defense-system/
A road blockade by VCK cadres in Thanjavur turned tense when Akash, a passerby on a bike, allegedly got into an argument with police after he was unable to get ... Show more
China’s MANPADS for Iran could cost US airpower dearly: Iran's reported acquisition of Chinese shoulder-fired air-defense missiles could turn the war's ...
asiatimes.com/2026/08/chinas-manpads-for-iran-could-cost-us-airpower-dearly/
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.
Three orders, Rs 1.53 lakh crore: Submarine, missile and corvette deals could reshape India’s defence order pipeline
financialexpress.com/business/defence/three-orders-rs-1-53-lakh-crore-submarine-missile-and-corvette-deals-could-reshape-indias-defence-order-pipeline/4318767/
TWZ Aug 12
Iranian F-5s Bombing U.S. Forces In Kuwait Should Be A Wake-Up Call: Ex-USAF General
twz.com/news-features/iranian-f-5s-bombing-u-s-forces-in-kuwait-should-be-a-wake-up-call-ex-usaf-general
TWZ Aug 11
Avenger Surface-To-Air Missile System Protected Trump While Golfing: The danger to Trump from Iran has increased dramatically since he launched a war against ...
twz.com/land/avenger-surface-to-air-missile-system-protected-trump-while-golfing
President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he was whisked away from Air Force One in a catering truck at the Secret Service's direction last month as ... Show more
Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/16765673
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
abcnews.com/International/wireStory/russia-hits-ukrainian-capital-ballistic-missiles-drones-killing-135279886
UNITED24 Media Aug 06
Ten Nations Join Ukraine’s FREYJA Anti-Ballistic Shield Initiative: Ten countries have joined the FREYJA joint missile defense project, targeting initial ...
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ten-nations-join-ukraines-freyja-anti-ballistic-shield-initiative-21445
TVP World Aug 06
"The development of Ukraine’s anti-ballistic missile system is under way," said President Volodymyr Zelensky [@ZelenskyyUa ] in his night address ... Show more
50% cheaper than western peers: Why India’s missile systems are winning global orders
financialexpress.com/business/defence-why-india-missile-systems-are-winning-global-orders-50-percent-cheaper-than-western-peers-akash-pinaka-brahmos-nagastra-4306405/
militarnyi.com Jul 27
New Towers Built Around Moscow For Pantsir Air Defense Systems: Around 24 new towers for the deployment of Pantsir systems have been built around Moscow over the ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/new-towers-built-around-moscow-for-pantsir/
TWZ Jul 31
U.S. Navy Is Seeking A Submarine Launched Anti-Air Missile: The Naval Modular Missile vision includes submarine and ship-launched versions that all use a common ...
twz.com/sea/u-s-navy-is-seeking-a-submarine-launched-anti-air-missile
defence-blog.com Jul 22
BAE unveils modular warhead built for the drone war era: The British defense giant unveiled BlackThorn, a new family of modular warheads built specifically for ...
defence-blog.com/bae-unveils-modular-warhead-built-for-the-drone-war-era/
India Successfully Tests Kusha Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile: This is an important milestone in India’s evolving multi-layered long-range air defense ...
thediplomat.com/2026/07/india-successfully-tests-kusha-long-range-surface-to-air-missile/
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he shared Ukraine’s need for anti-ballistic missile systems with US President Donald Trump and US senators during ... Show more
Key FactsTrump Approves Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Production License
Jul 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Trump privately promised Selenskyy licenses to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles for Ukraine.
- Patriot systems represent Ukraine’s primary defense against Russian ballistic missile attacks.
- Selenskyy highlighted that obtaining these licenses will accelerate the domestic production of vital missiles.
- The meeting lasted about an hour and was described as very positive by both leaders.
He has promised to grant us the licenses.— Zelensky in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity
TWZ Jul 23
U.S. Army Is Buying Older PAC-2 Patriot Missiles For The First Time In Decades: PAC-2 GEM-T missiles are not generally as capable as their PAC-3 counterparts ...
twz.com/land/u-s-army-is-buying-older-pac-2-patriot-missiles-for-the-first-time-in-decades
Ukraine reportedly struck Russia’s Avitek defense plant in Kirov, a manufacturer of surface-to-air missile systems, with FP-5 “Flamingo” missiles ... Show more
defence-blog.com Jul 18
Russia’s decoy tactic aims to blunt Ukraine’s relentless drone strikes: Russian forces have grown increasingly willing to sacrifice a fake air defense system ...
defence-blog.com/russias-decoy-tactic-aims-to-blunt-ukraines-relentless-drone-strikes/
Claire Foy in “H Is for Hawk”: Coping with Grief with a Hawk: She rose to fame as Queen Elizabeth II in “The Crown”; now, in the drama “H Is for Hawk ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/claire-foy-wir-koennen-den-lauf-der-dinge-nicht-weg-modernisieren-ld.10016203
Russian missile strike on private training ground near Kyiv kills 10, injures around 100 — Meduza
meduza.io/en/news/2026/07/24/russian-strike-on-private-training-ground-near-kyiv-kills-10-injures-around-100
Key FactsUkraine Hit by Massive Overnight Missile Assault
Jul 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
- Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine on July 30, targeting cities including Kyiv and Lviv with ballistic and cruise missiles.
- The strikes resulted in at least eight fatalities, including two children, and caused injuries to 45 people across various regions.
- Ukraine's air defenses intercepted a majority of the incoming missiles and drones, but significant damage occurred to residential areas and infrastructure.
- President Zelensky highlighted the critical need for international aid in missile defense and mentioned ongoing peace negotiations with the United States.
This Russian terror proves once again that protection from the Russian missile threat is the most important task for preserving the lives of our people. And this is a task that cannot be only Ukrainian, only one country. All partners know how and with what they can help.— President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a post on social media, commenting on Russia's large-scale attack.
TWZ Jul 20
PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector Is Lockheed’s New Low-Cost Patriot Interceptor: PAC-3 ACE is around half the price of a current PAC-3 MSE and still has the ...
twz.com/land/pac-3-adapted-capability-effector-is-lockheeds-new-low-cost-patriot-interceptor
Western leaders agree anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine: Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/nine-european-countries-and-ukraine-form-anti-ballistic-missile-coalition-statement/
Mukul Agrawal’s latest bet? A stock trading 46% below its IPO price: Nearly 10,000 retail shareholders walked out of this construction material supplier in its ...
financialexpress.com/market/stock-insights/mukul-agrawals-latest-bet-a-stock-trading-46-below-its-ipo-price/4299533/
The air defense system had one job. Watch it fail at Russia's Khalino airfield
A Russian MiG-29 fighter sat on the tarmac in Kursk Oblast under the ... Show more
Bluesky Jul 21
🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social): 🔥 BREAKING: A Russian MiG-29 fighter jet and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system were hit at Khalino ...
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The Aviationist Jul 22
Ukrainian F-16 Shot Down Russian Fighter for the First Time: The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine told U.S. lawmakers that a Ukrainian F-16 shot ...
theaviationist.com/2026/07/22/ukrainian-f-16-shot-down-first-russian-fighter/
TWZ Jul 21
X-Bow Unveils Sub-$100K Buckler Supersonic Drone Interceptor: The company says its surface-to-air missile can defeat Shahed-like drones at a fraction of the cost ...
twz.com/land/x-bow-unveils-sub-100k-buckler-supersonic-drone-interceptor
TWZ Jul 09
Ukrainian-Built Patriot Missiles Won’t Be Defending The Country’s Skies Anytime Soon
twz.com/land/ukraine-built-patriot-missiles-wont-be-defending-the-countrys-skies-anytime-soon
'We have nothing to use:' Kyiv currently defenseless against Russia's ballistic missiles
kyivindependent.com/we-have-nothing-to-use-kyiv-currently-defenseless-against-russias-ballistic-missiles/
defence-blog.com Jun 30
L3Harris wins $614M deal to keep elite aircraft safe from missiles: When a U.S. Special Operations helicopter or tiltrotor flies into hostile territory and an ...
defence-blog.com/l3harris-wins-614m-deal-to-keep-elite-aircraft-safe-from-missiles/
Lockheed Martin leading race for $3.5 billion purchase of naval defense firm Ultra Maritime
cnbc.com/2026/07/06/lockheed-martin-leading-race-for-3point5-billion-buy-of-ultra-maritime-.html
defence-blog.com Jul 02
Kratos wins $36 million deal for new air defense missile system
defence-blog.com/kratos-wins-36-million-deal-for-new-air-defense-missile-system/