Air Defense News

February 6, 2023

Germany asks Sweden the purchase of IRIS-T air defense missile systems for Ukraine

Army Recognition: According to information published by the German newspaper “Spiegel” on February 2, 2023, the German government has requested

February 6, 2023

Air Defense Systems, Long-Range Fires Capability to be Sent to Ukraine

U.S. Department of Defense: The Defense Department today announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine. This includes the

February 2, 2023

F-35s Have Debuted At Greenland’s Strategic Thule Air Base

The Drive: F-35A stealth fighters from the U.S. Air Force have, for the first time, deployed to America’s northernmost military base, at Thule

February 1, 2023

Taiwan Activates Defenses in Response to China Incursions

Military: Taiwan scrambled fighter jets, put its navy on alert and activated missile systems in response to nearby operations by

January 30, 2023

F-15E Strike Eagles Now Flying Without Conformal Fuel Tanks On Air Defense Missions

The Drive: Some of the F-15E Strike Eagles in the U.S. inventory may appear a little thinner as of late.

January 26, 2023

US Asks Israel to Send Hawk Air Defense Systems to Ukraine: Report

The Defense Post: The Biden administration has asked Israel to transfer its discontinued Hawk anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine. The Pentagon

January 19, 2023

PLA air defense missile unit tests quick deployment with Y-20 transport aircraft for 1st time

Global Times: A top surface-to-air missile unit of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force recently took part in

January 18, 2023

Army Wants Supersonic Cruise Missile Interceptor For Its New Air Defense System

The Drive The U.S. Army is exploring adding a second type of interceptor, capable of knocking down supersonic cruise missiles

January 17, 2023

Russia Desperate for Iran, North Korea Help With Missiles, Drones: U.S.

Newsweek: Top U.S. officials have said they expect Russia’s ties with Iran to deepen as Moscow searches for a friendly

January 16, 2023

Canada strikes deal to buy F-35s from Lockheed, as CF-18s retire

Defense News: Canada on Monday announced plans to buy 88 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters for CA$19 billion (U.S. $14 billion).