set of equipment used to fire anti-aircraft missiles
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/
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/
defence-blog.com Oct 23
A Russian factory that makes electronic parts for Iskander ballistic missiles and Pantsir air defense systems was likely hit by a missile in the city of Orel ... Show more
Russian Iskander parts plant likely hit by cruise missiles
Russian Iskander parts plant likely hit by cruise missiles
Overnight Russia had launched several Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, Iskander-K cruise missiles and 269 strike drones of different types ... Show more
Just a moment...
Just a moment...
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.
Overnight Russia launched 39 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/KN-23/S-400/Tsyrkon/Onix and 128 strike drones, - Ukrainian Air Force Just a moment...
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.
TWZ Sep 30
Ukraine’s F-16 Fleet Is In A Readiness Crisis: As the war rages on, more than half of the aging fighters are reportedly grounded, while Western air-to-air ...
twz.com/air/ukraines-f-16-fleet-is-in-a-readiness-crisis
Russia Opens Door for Turkey to Move S-400 Missiles and Resolve F-35 Dispute: Russia could consent to the move of Turkey’s S-400 missiles to a friendly country ...
greekreporter.com/2026/09/27/russia-open-move-turkey-s-400-missiles-resolve-f-35-dispute/
militarnyi.com Sep 17
Ukrainian Forces Struck Two S-400 Launchers in the Bryansk Region: Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two S-400 air defense missile system launchers in Russia’s ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukraine-struck-two-s-400-in-bryansk-region/
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
S-400 destroyed Pakistani aircraft at 314 km during Operation Sindoor: Defence Ministry report
thehindu.com/news/national/s-400-destroyed-pakistani-aircraft-at-314-km-during-operation-sindoor-defence-ministry-report/article71463864.ece
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/
Ukraine strikes 2 S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, General Staff claims
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-2-s-400-launchers-in-russias-bryansk-oblast-general-staff-claims/
UNITED24 Media Sep 14
Ukraine Blasts Key S-400 Radar in Sochi, Hits Drone Launch and Command Sites: Ukraine successfully targeted a key S-400 radar in Sochi, along with drone launch ...
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ukraine-blasts-key-s-400-radar-in-sochi-hits-drone-launch-and-command-sites-22533
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/
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
defence-blog.com Aug 09
Ukraine drones blow up Russian S-400 defense system: A Russian air defense battery that had been launching missiles at Ukrainian cities for days finally went up ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-drones-blow-up-russian-s-400-defense-system/
Ukraine hit 3 Russian aircraft and 11 air defenses in a single day
In one day, Ukraine's drone crews hit eight Russian radars ... Show more
The S-400 is built for continuous 24-hour combat duty, limited only by the fuel of its 5I57A diesel generators. It requires a major factory overhaul after 10 ... Show more
How long can an S-400 operate continuously?
How long can an S-400 operate continuously?
What fuel does an S-400 missile use?: The S-400 uses pre-mixed solid rocket propellant. Eliminating liquid fuelling delays, this highly stable fuel provides ...
wionews.com/photos/what-fuel-does-an-s-400-missile-use-1786868281196
Ukrainian drones hit Putin's palace defenses: S-400 launch pad "in flames for hours"
fr.de/politik/ukraine-zerstoert-luftverteidigung-zum-schutz-von-putins-feriendomizil-zr-94439277.html
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.
Making Ukraine "more compliant"?: Zelenskyy cites previously unknown reason for anti-aircraft missile shortage
n-tv.de/politik/Selenskyj-nennt-bisher-unbekannten-Grund-fuer-Flugabwehrraketen-Mangel-id31164283.html
‘At a standstill’: Türkiye’s F-35 buy faces headwinds: A Russian air defense system is still standing in the way of a deal that President Donald Trump a last ...
semafor.com/article/08/13/2026/at-a-standstill-trkiyes-f-35-buy-faces-headwinds
Ukraine could be preparing to attack Putin's palace: Report: Reports suggest that Ukraine could be going after Putin's lavish palace in Gelendzhik and ...
wionews.com/trending/ukraine-could-be-preparing-to-attack-putin-s-palace-report-1786517364282
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
defence-blog.com Aug 12
U.S. Army and Marines train together on a remote Pacific island: Soldiers from Echo Battery, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-army-and-marines-train-together-on-a-remote-pacific-island/
Russian forces launched a multi-vector overnight missile strike against Odesa and the surrounding region, firing Iskander-M/S-400, Onyx, and Kh-31P missiles ... Show more
“Nobody Is Going to Tell Me What to Sell”: Trump Backs F-35 Sale to Turkey: Trump said he supports a F-35 sale to Turkey despite Israeli concerns ...
greekreporter.com/2026/07/28/trump-supports-f35-sale-turkey/
Secret deal for the S-400: Will Putin allow Turkey to sell to the UAE?: Will Moscow allow Turkey to make the S-400 deal with the UAE? While Iran misses out ...
telepolis.de/article/S-400-fuer-die-VAE-Warum-Russland-dem-tuerkischen-Ruestungsdeal-zustimmen-koennte-11362876.html
Key FactsTurkey Offloads Russian S-400 to Gulf State
Jul 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- Turkey finalized the sale of its Russian-made S-400 missile defense system to an unspecified Gulf country to avoid US sanctions.
- The transfer requires that the S-400 systems be removed from Turkey’s military inventory to meet legal conditions for sanction relief.
- Washington and Ankara are negotiating terms to ensure the transfer complies with US laws and congressional review processes.
- The deal also addresses Gulf states’ urgent need for advanced air defense amid escalating tensions with Iran and benefits Turkey financially.
"By getting rid of the S-400s, Türkiye will not only escape the CAATSA sanctions," Selvi wrote, according to Hürriyet.— Abdülkadir Selvi, Hürriyet columnist; as cited in the article.
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/
US says Turkey still barred from F-35 program until it gives up Russian S-400 system: Report
wionews.com/world/us-says-turkey-still-barred-from-f-35-program-until-it-gives-up-russian-s-400-system-report-1784958381256
defence-blog.com Jul 06
Ukraine destroys two S-400 Triumf launchers: Robert Brovdi, the Ukrainian commander known by his call sign Madyar who leads the country's Unmanned Systems Forces ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-destroys-two-s-400-triumf-launchers/
Russia's losses in the Ukraine war are rising: Video reveals drone strike on Crimea defenses
merkur.de/politik/russlands-verteidigung-auf-der-krim-getroffen-video-enthuellt-drohnenschlag-zr-94419124.html
militarnyi.com Jul 27
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Strikes S-400 Launcher and Radar in Crimea: On the night of 26 July, operators from the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Defence ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/defence-intelligence-of-ukraine-strikes-s-400-launcher-and-radar-in-crimea/
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/
Why the S-400 fires its missiles straight up into the air: The S-400 uses vertical cold launch technology for 360-degree coverage and a rapid 9-second response ...
wionews.com/photos/why-the-s-400-fires-its-missiles-straight-up-into-the-air-1784402356550
Ukraine calls for Japan support over licensed production of Patriot system: Ukraine hopes to gain support from Japan as it looks to produce Patriot air defense ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/ukraine-calls-for-japan-support-over-licensed-production-of-patriot-system
Why the specialized paint on an S-400 costs thousands of dollars per truck: The S-400 uses expensive radar-absorbing paint to reduce its radar cross-section and ...
wionews.com/photos/why-the-specialized-paint-on-an-s-400-costs-thousands-of-dollars-per-truck-1784404906304
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 ...
bsky.app/profile/specialkhersoncat.bsky.social/post/3mr5pgf3ikc2a
Disabling Russian tech on the table in talks over F-35s for Türkiye: Asking Ankara to make elements of its S-400 system inoperable is one option under discussion ...
semafor.com/article/07/07/2026/disabling-russian-tech-on-the-table-in-talks-over-f-35s-for-trkiye
Turkey In Talks With Russia Over S-400 Transfer: Turkey has begun talks with Russia to enable it to sell on the controversial S-400 air defense system ...
aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/turkey-talks-russia-over-s-400-transfer
US Marine Corps deploys Iron Dome interceptors on Guam for China war drills: The US Marine Corps acquired the MRIC system, which combines an American radar and ...
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-901055
Crimea isolation continues.
Ukraine's drone forces struck two Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov, trying to smuggle fuel into Crimea ... Show more
President Donald Trump says Turkey could get F‑35 fighter jets. But US law, Congress, and Russia’s S‑400 system all stand in the way. So is this a real deal ... Show more
The Voronezh factory feeds the Pantsir, the Iskander-K, and the Kh-101—and now it’s on fire
euromaidanpress.com/2026/06/22/the-voronezh-factory-feeds-the-pantsir-the-iskander-k-and-the-kh-101-and-now-its-on-fire/
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/
‘Hundreds of Launchers’: Zelensky Says Moscow Is Surrounded by S-400, S-500, Pantsir
kyivpost.com/post/78906
Greek City Times Jun 29
US Congress Moves to Block Turkey’s Access to F-35 Fighter Jets Greek City Times: US lawmakers have launched a congressional effort to block Turkey’s potential ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/us-congress-moves-to-block-turkeys-access-to-f-35-fighter-jets/
Ukraine destroys another Russian air defense asset in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The Main Directorate of Intelligence shared a video of a drone strike on the ... Show more
militarnyi.com Jun 22
S-400 Site Likely Being Built on Cleared Park Land in Moscow: A new S-400 air defense position is likely being constructed on a cleared section of Moskvoretsky ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/s-400-site-likely-being-built-on-cleared-park-land-in-moscow/
Bluesky Jun 22
MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social): VERY BIG TOP NEWS TODAY 🔝
🔥 Kerch (Crimea). Seaport on fire after massive attack by drones!
🔥 Port "Kavkaz" ...
bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3motbu25c7s2b
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
defence-blog.com Jun 06
New Pantsir anti-drone system spotted on Moscow rooftop: A heavy transport helicopter lowered an anti-drone missile system onto the roof of a high-rise building ...
defence-blog.com/new-pantsir-anti-drone-system-spotted-on-moscow-rooftop/
UNITED24 Media Jun 22
New Pantsir Spotted Defending Moscow Oil Refinery as Ukrainian Drones Penetrate Capital’s Air Defenses
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/new-pantsir-spotted-defending-moscow-oil-refinery-as-ukrainian-drones-penetrate-capitals-air-defenses-20012
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed an attack on Russian-controlled Crimea, which struck maritime and military logistics facilities and an oil depot on both ... Show more
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/
Additional Pantsir Air Defense System Spotted Near Attacked Moscow Oil Refinery: Russian forces have deployed an additional Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun ...
kyivpost.com/post/78600
defence-blog.com May 28
Russia is air-lifting air defense systems onto Moscow rooftops: Social media video published this week shows a Russian Mi-26 heavy transport helicopter lowering ...
defence-blog.com/russia-is-air-lifting-air-defense-systems-onto-moscow-rooftops/
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/
NATO bolsters Türkiye's air shield with Italian missile defence deployment: Italy will station an advanced air defence system in central Türkiye as the alliance ...
trtworld.com/article/ba1bbf9fb456
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/
Fourth Sudarshan S-400 squadron arrives in India from Russia: The S-400 Sudarshan long-range air defence system from Russia reached India on a ship and will be ...
aninews.in/news/national/general-news/fourth-sudarshan-s-400-squadron-arrives-in-india-from-russia20260603192143
'Stop Making Excuses,' Says Ramirez as Dem Colleagues Anonymously Grumble About Lebanon War Powers Vote
commondreams.org/news/dems-hide-on-lebanon-war-powers
Greek City Times Jun 03
Rubio Reaffirms F-35 Block on Turkey Over Russian S-400 System: Rubio Reaffirms F-35 Block on Turkey Over Russian S-400 System US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/04/turkey-f35-program-s400-rubio/
Russia Puts More Air Defense Systems on Moscow Rooftops to Boost Anti-Drone Protection
kyivpost.com/post/77250
UNITED24 Media May 30
Russia Has Built a New Ring of Air Defenses Around the Kremlin—On Moscow’s Rooftops
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russia-has-built-a-new-ring-of-air-defenses-around-the-kremlin-on-moscows-rooftops-19339
