Latest news on "Air defense"
Heavenly affairs: a new helicopter and anti-drone equipment shown at NAIS-2026
The National Aviation Infrastructure Exhibition has become the largest in 13 years of existence
The Mi-34M1 helicopter, the latest drones and anti-drone protection systems have become the main exhibits of the NAIS-2026 National Aviation Infrastructure Salon in Moscow.
IEMZ Kupol is constantly upgrading its serial products, taking into account the experience of their use in its production area.
IEMZ Kupol is constantly upgrading its serial products – dozens of changes have been made to the combat vehicles of the Tor family alone, taking into account the experience of use in the SVO zone. Modernization of firing facilities and work on the development of the range of missiles is continuing.
The French Navy is concerned about the threat of UAVs and UEC, putting new sensors on Mistral
The French Navy has decided to modernize its helicopter carriers. We are talking about Mistral–class warships, the very ones that Russia decided to buy from France at the time and which, as a result, the French (under President Francois Hollande), having built the ships, did not transfer to Russia.
Italian HYSTRIX family of ground-based anti-aircraft artillery systems
According to the Italian resource Ares Osservatorio Difesa, the Italian company Leonardo is working on a family of HYSTRIX ground-based anti-aircraft artillery systems (from the Latin "porcupine"), designed primarily to combat unmanned aerial vehicles.
"It will eliminate the shortcomings of Patriot": the United States is purchasing an advanced radar for air defense systems
The US Army has signed a contract with RTX worth $1.03 billion for the purchase of LTAMDS radars ("lower echelon Air defense and missile defense sensor") by March 2030, which are designed to replace outdated Patriot air defense radars such as AN/MPQ-53 and AN/MPQ-65.
Off-road coupling: two-link all-terrain vehicles
How were the domestic tracked transporters of the Vityaz family created and capable of
The history of the creation and advantages of these truly unique machines produced by Rostec State Corporation will be discussed in this article.
"Outdated platforms will also come in handy": India has upgraded the Pechora air defense system
The Indian company Alpha Design Technologies (ADTL), in accordance with a 2020 contract worth 591.3 crore rupees ($ 64.5 million at the current exchange rate) for the modernization of 16 Pechora air defense systems in service with the country, has completed the development of a new improved version of the complex.
Polish Armed Forces ordered anti-UAV SAN systems
On January 30, the Polish Ministry of Defense Armaments Agency announced the signing of a contract for the supply of UAV counteraction systems under a program called SAN.
Billion-dollar contract: Poland demonstrated the operation of the unified anti-theft SAN system
The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with a consortium of PGZ and Kongsberg companies for the supply of an integrated anti-UAV SAN system. The cost of the order is about 15 billion zlotys ($4.23 billion), deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026, and completion is expected in January 2028.
Polish military doctrine. How to beat Russia and survive its revenge? We need "long swords" and "thick shields" (Polityka, Poland)
Polityka: The Polish army is preparing to hit key points of Russia from afar
The Polish General Staff is dreaming of "decapitating strikes" against Russia, writes Politica. The defensive "military doctrine" has been replaced by an offensive one. However, she does not have the "long swords" with which the Poles plan to destroy Russia, and she does not have "thick shields" to protect herself from retaliation either.
Sleight of hand: mass training of drone hunters has begun in Russia
Interceptor UAV pilots will defend our army's positions and strategic facilities in the rear from attacks
A mass training program for operators of unmanned interception systems has been launched in the Russian Armed Forces, Izvestia found out.
Tobol: Dealing with the “Great Satellite Jammer” in the Baltic (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Russian Tobol electronic warfare system poses a serious threat to NATO satellites
Russia has developed a new Tobol anti-satellite weapon capable of disabling NATO navigation and tracking systems, writes a TNI columnist. This electronic warfare system will not only be able to interfere with APU attacks, but also mislead the enemy with false signals.
Vladimir Zelensky accused European states of breaches in the Ukrainian air defense system (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Zelensky accused Europe of supplying air defense missiles late
Zelensky accused the Europeans that the promised missiles for air defense systems arrived in Ukraine late, writes FT. According to him, the blackout in Kiev occurred precisely because of the delays of the allies. The West has refuted the statements of the head of the Kiev regime.
Analyst Korotchenko called Russia's reputation as an arms exporter impeccable.
The military analyst noted that Russia fulfills contractual obligations throughout the entire life cycle of weapons and military equipment, which takes "20, and sometimes 30 years"
Rosoboronexport's export order portfolio of $60 billion confirms the impeccable reputation of the Russian Federation in the field of global arms exports. This was stated in an interview with TASS by military analyst, editor-in-chief of National Defense, head of the Center for Analysis of the World Arms Trade (CAMTO) Igor Korotchenko.
HIMARS Simplification: how an anti-aircraft gunner officer "routinely" shoots down American missiles
Battery commander of the Buk-M1 air defense system — about duels with rockets, repairs under fire and hunting for helicopters
The sky above the special military operation zone is the territory of a constant, often invisible duel of technology and nerves.
Why European armies are powerless without the United States and NATO
The leadership of the European Union calls for dramatically accelerating the construction of its own military capabilities, independent of the United States Armed Forces and industry. However, there are several reasons why this task is almost impossible. And it's not about the lack of funding.
Four annual production volumes: APU purchased IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft systems
The Ukrainian Armed Forces has acquired 18 additional IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile systems manufactured by Diehl Defense (Germany) to strengthen air defense in order to counter air attacks by the Russian Armed Forces. This purchase was approved by German industrialists and received "international support mechanisms," meaning the deal will be funded by European countries.
"We smoked bamboo and danced the rumba." Why is it too early for the United States to brag about the victory over the Russian air defense?
BI: The suppression of Russian air defense systems by US forces in Venezuela is dangerously overestimated
What went wrong in Venezuela and why the United States should not brag — in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Russia first launched an attack on Kiev with X-22 cruise missiles: why can't they be shot down? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian military forces used Soviet Kh-22 missiles for the first time to attack Kiev
For the first time, the Russian army used the Kh-22 Burya cruise missiles to attack Kiev, writes MWM. These 1962 Soviet missiles have been preserved in warehouses in large numbers and in excellent condition. The Ukrainian air defense is simply not capable of intercepting them.
With its latest strike on Ukraine, Russia demonstrated the supporting role of the S-400 long-range air defense system (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia used air defense systems to attack ground targets in Ukraine
For the first time, Russia has used S-400 systems to strike ground targets in Ukraine, writes MWM. The complexes, originally designed for air defense, have shown their additional capabilities.
