Air Defense News

October 29, 2019

Ukraine’s top brass announce closing Black Sea sector for missile firings

TASS: KIEV, October 29. /TASS/. Ukraine will close the air and sea space off the coast of its Kherson Region

October 28, 2019

Russia Deploys S-300 Missile System Near Afghanistan for First Time

The Moscow Times: The Russian military has for the first time deployed the S-300 surface-to-air missile system at its military

October 25, 2019

IDF unveils ‘Momentum Plan’ to make it deadlier and faster, if it can pay for it

The Times of Israel: Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi on Thursday unveiled his multi-year plan to make

October 25, 2019

Patriots at Incirlik Base can remain for 6 months more in 2020, Spanish defense minister says

Daily Sabah: he Patriot air defense system deployed in southern Turkey’s Incirlik Base can remain in the country for another

October 23, 2019

Defense Secretary Esper to urge NATO to pay more to protect Saudi Arabia from Iran

Military Times: PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, Saudi Arabia — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that he will urge allies

October 21, 2019

New air defense threats mean new equipment and new ways of defending

Army Times: The Army’s formerly robust air and missile defense community has seen both its ranks and equipment dwindle in the face

October 18, 2019

Pence, Erdogan meet; US bombs its former Syrian HQ; ISIS prisoners escape; US, Saudi may link air defenses; And a bit more.

Defense One: There’s no press allowed in Turkish President Recep Erdogan’s palace today as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence drops by to talk

September 27, 2019

Russia Puts S-400 Air Defense System on Alert Against Israeli F-35I Stealth Fighters Flying Over Syria

The Aviation Geek Club: The Russian Military have put their S-400 air defense system on alert in Syria to deal

September 27, 2019

Iraq considering air defense options, including Russia’s S-400: defense ministry

Rudaw: ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq is currently exploring options to reinforce its air defenses, Iraq’s Defense Ministry spokesman told

September 27, 2019

Are air defense systems ready to confront drone swarms?

Defense News: JERUSALEM — The attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities on Sept. 14 served as a