Air Defense News

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).

January 13, 2023

Report: IDF thwarting Iran’s effort to establish aerial defense network in Syria

Israel Harom: Israel has been frustrating Iran’s effort to establish a comprehensive aerial defense network in Syria, which includes equipment

January 13, 2023

Ukraine Repels Russian Drone Attacks With Help From Western-Supplied Air Defenses

WSJ: Ukraine is improving its ability to intercept the Iranian-made Shahed drones that Russia has relied on to damage Ukrainian

January 12, 2023

Patriot Missiles Paired With Naval Vertical Launchers Pitched By Lockheed

The Drive: Lockheed Martin has presented a new way of employing the company’s highly capable Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement surface-to-air missile,