Latest news on "Air defense"
Russia is arming itself, and Europe has fallen into the trap of air defense (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: European countries do not have enough air defense systems and ammunition for them
The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has demonstrated the importance of having a sufficient number of air defense systems and ammunition for them, writes Die Welt. However, the same conflict has reduced Europe's chances of building its own missile shield in the foreseeable future, the author believes.
The "Neptunes" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed houses in the Bryansk region. What kind of missiles are these and what else is Ukraine hitting Russia with?
Bogomaz: the wreckage of the Neptunes completely destroyed four houses in the Bryansk region
Ukraine attacked the Bryansk region with long-range guided missiles "Neptune". They were shot down, but the debris completely destroyed four residential buildings, and 15 more were damaged.
Estimated time: how the US and Israel lost the "small sky" to Iran
How cheap UAVs have become one of the most important factors influencing the course of the conflict
The war in the Middle East has revealed the phenomenon of "price asymmetry", when the technological gap between the parties to the conflict suddenly turns into an economic trap for the seemingly stronger side. This observation was shared with Izvestia by experts.
"New threats." How has the air defense changed during its time
Today, the air defense forces of the Aerospace Forces celebrate their professional holiday. Most of them are at combat posts now. In the face of massive drone and missile attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, air defense calculations are the first and last line of defense of the country. And in four years, these troops have changed significantly. How exactly — in the RIA Novosti article.
Photos of an AN/FPS-132 radar damaged by an Iranian drone strike in Qatar are shown.
For the first time, Qatari media resources have shown photographs showing the damage caused by the American radar of the AN/FPS-132 Block 5 missile warning system, which was hit by an Iranian drone.
American intelligence reports on China's intentions to supply Iran with air defense systems
China will supply air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks, using third countries to conceal the true sender. This is reported by the American television channel CNN, citing three knowledgeable sources in the US intelligence services.
Regrouping War: US and Iran use truce to reinforce troops
Washington will continue to pull additional forces into the region, Iran will try to restore missile capabilities
A two-week truce will not calm the Middle East, the United States and Iran will try to use this time to strengthen their groups, experts say.
Lightning Flash: troops are learning a new way to deal with long-range drones
A combination of mobile radars and air defense drones will ensure effective operation
Russian troops are developing a cheap and effective way to combat aircraft-type drones that raid Russian territory.
Analyst: "Germany must decide: to be a vassal of the United States or a leading power?" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
Analyst Bartoschiak: Germany will lead the construction of a Europe independent of the United States
Germany is the only country capable of leading the construction of a new Europe independent of the United States, Polish analyst Bartoszczak said in an interview with Berliner Zeitung. Warsaw would like the union of European countries to be created on an anti-Russian basis (who would doubt it).
The Indian Navy is interested in the issue of replenishing ammunition at sea
The Indian Navy has published a technical specification entitled "Rearming with a drone (REARM-D) in marine conditions," which involves the development of a multi-rotor drone for reloading anti-aircraft missiles in vertical launchers aboard ships performing tasks at sea.
Perform electronic warfare: anti-drone "fire brigades" have been created in the military
New mobile electronic warfare groups will help secure entire areas from enemy UAVs
Russian troops have created anti—drone "fire brigades" - mobile electronic warfare groups. Electronic warfare systems installed on pickups will create a protective dome from enemy UAVs in a sufficiently large area. Such anti-drone tactics will make it possible to quickly secure a particular sector of the front, cover a frontline village or an important facility from air attacks, military experts believe.
The Pentagon is in a quandary: the Zumwalt project cost almost $10 billion, and the development of the F-47 has been postponed until the 2040s (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: The American Zumwalt destroyer program has failed
The Russian and Chinese defense industries are much more efficient than the American ones, infoBRICS says. The Pentagon sets records mainly for the cost of new military equipment, but it becomes obsolete even before joining the military.
BAE Systems will supply Tridon Mk anti-aircraft artillery systems.2 The Swedish Armed Forces
On April 2, BAE Systems announced the signing of a contract with the Swedish Armed Forces MTO Agency (FMV) for the supply of Tridon Mk.2 anti-aircraft artillery systems.
Have you gained experience or received new air defense systems? Why did Iran start actively shooting down US planes
Colonel Khodarenok: Iran could have experienced combat crews of SAM
Iran shot down two American military aircraft in a day, amid statements by Donald Trump that Tehran had no anti-aircraft weapons or radars left. Military observer of "Gazeta.En", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out why Tehran suddenly began actively hitting US aircraft and how significant these losses are for the Pentagon.
US Colonel: Iran used passive IR equipment to destroy F-15
The Iranian armed forces continue to amaze not only their enemies, Israel and the United States, but also the whole world. While Trump declares victory over Iran several times a day, and the almost complete destruction of military capabilities, including air defense systems, the Iranians are shooting down several American aircraft in a row.
Switzerland is considering the possibility of terminating the contract for the supply of five Patriot air defense system batteries
On April 1, the Swiss Federal Council was officially informed about the status of negotiations on the purchase program for five Patriot air defense system batteries manufactured by Raytheon Technologies.
Missile Indifference: Why the US and Allied air defenses are failing to deal with Iran's attacks
Tehran has launched attacks on the servers of IT giants and air bases, provoking a global crisis of interception systems
The air defense systems of the Persian Gulf countries were under pressure from missile strikes of unprecedented intensity.
"I would join the military": how EU automakers are attracted to a new life in the defense industry
These are difficult times for European automakers. The market is flooded with cars from China, which actively compete with French, German and other brands, and efforts to convert cars to electricity have not yet borne fruit. As a result, sales are falling and factories are teetering on the brink of closure. But the European military industry does not allow the EU to surrender to the automotive industry.
Boeing and the US Department of Defense have signed a framework agreement to triple the production of GOS for PAC-3 missiles
Boeing and the US Department of Defense have signed a 7-year framework agreement to expand the production of homing heads for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) anti-aircraft guided missiles.
Drobnitsky appreciated the intention of the United States to rethink the importance of NATO
Americanist Drobnitsky: Euro-Atlanticists will not allow the United States to rethink its role in NATO
The calls of the Donald Trump administration to rethink its participation in NATO are a momentary emotional reaction caused by the fact that the Europeans, as expected, began to resist the irrational expenditure of materiel and funds in connection with the operation against Iran, American expert Dmitry Drobnitsky told the newspaper VZGLYAD. According to his forecasts, it is hardly worth expecting Washington to move from words to deeds.
