developmentstoday

Ask DT AI Audio Brief Videos Podcast +

Ask DT AI Audio Brief Videos Podcast

HomeTagsair defense

#air defense

All articles tagged with "air defense"

Company

About Us
Advertise
Contact
Editorial Policy

Legal

Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
AI & Ethics Policy
Do Not Sell My Info
FAQ
Archive
Site Map

Discover

Newsletter
Ask DT AI
Audio Brief
Videos
Podcast
DT Premium

Connect

Twitter / X
Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube
Instagram
TikTok
Flipboard
RSS Feed

© 2026 Developments Today. All rights reserved.

air defense Articles | Developments Today

PAC-3 Edge Will Be The Most Capable Patriot Interceptor Ever

Lockheed unveils PAC-3 Edge for US Army interceptor competition

Lockheed Martin unveiled PAC-3 Edge as a proposed top-tier Patriot interceptor.
The company cites a new seeker, control system and solid rocket motor developed with Northrop Grumman.
Lockheed expects testing in 2027 and targets initial deployment in 2031 if the program proceeds.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Oct 13, 2026·via twz.com

More in Military→

'Totally new': Nammo pursues rocket motor engine for latest IRIS-T air defense - Breaking Defense

Nammo Develops Dual-Pulse Rocket Motor for Long-Range IRIS-T SLX

Nammo is developing a new prototype rocket motor engine to power a long-range variant of the IRIS-T air defense system, calling it a wholly new program with little carryover from previous designs.
The motor uses a dual pulse concept: a propellant formulated for a specific thrust profile, with the motor divided into two sections.
Early prototype work at Raufoss, over 100 km north of Oslo, will include static firings to validate engineering analysis and simulated modelling, with adjustments as needed.
Diehl's Alexander Linss says the company targets a first development or Safety Integrity Level firing test of the IRIS-T SLX in 2027, with serial production reportedly slated for 2029.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Sep 18, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

More in Military→

Ukraine asks EU to fund first Patriot missiles buy

Ukraine Seeks EU Funds for First Patriot PAC-3 Interceptor Purchase Under €90B Loan

Ukraine formally requested, for the first time, to use its €90B EU loan for U.S.-made PAC-3 interceptors.
EU Commission chief von der Leyen confirmed the request and said the exemption review is moving in the right direction.
Defense minister Khmara cited a $27B budget deficit and ongoing Russian strikes as reasons for urgent aid.
The loan rules cap non-EU/Ukrainian content at 35%, requiring a waiver for U.S.-built PAC-3s.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Sep 5, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

Russia Changing Missile And Drone Attack Strategy On Ukrainian Capital

Russia appears to shift Kyiv attack tactics toward attrition

Kyiv reportedly faced 13 air raid alerts on August 27, 2026, and nearly 15 hours under warning.
Russian attacks appear to be shifting from short mass barrages to repeated small drone waves.
The pattern may be intended to wear down civilians, disrupt city functions, and exhaust air defenses.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 30, 2026·via twz.com

More in Military→

Russia Is Now Using Longer-Range Iskander Ballistic Missiles: Ukraine Intel

Russia’s Longer-Range Iskander Raises Pressure on Ukraine

Ukraine’s GUR says Russia used an updated 9M723-2 Iskander missile against Kyiv.
The reported range rises to 550 kilometers from about 390 kilometers.
Deeper launch positions could make Russian missile units harder for Ukraine to hunt.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 28, 2026·via twz.com

More in Military→

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia To Seize Commercial Infrastructure Left Unprotected From Drones

Russia threatens to seize infrastructure left exposed to drone attacks

Russia can temporarily take control of private critical infrastructure deemed inadequately protected from drone strikes.
The decree follows an earlier move allowing private companies to purchase their own air defense systems.
The policy highlights economic strain from repeated Ukrainian strikes and Russia's shortage of air defense assets.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 26, 2026·via twz.com

More in Military→

Italy eyes US tech for souping up dumb missiles into drone interceptors

Italy studies low-cost guided rockets for drone defense

Italy is evaluating APKWS II kits that convert unguided rockets into precision anti-drone weapons.
The U.S. approved a potential $364 million Foreign Military Sale covering 5,031 guidance systems and related equipment.
The move reflects a wider push to counter cheap drones without spending premium missile inventory.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 24, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Cheyenne Mountain at 70: NORAD's Granite Fortress and the Weekend Open Thread

Cheyenne Mountain was constructed in 1958 as a Cold War command center.
The facility is inside a granite mountain, protected by two 25-ton security doors.
NORAD watches 7,000 aircraft daily since 9/11 and coordinates with civilian authorities.
Canadian personnel make up 10-15% of NORAD's 326 staff at Cheyenne Mountain.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 22, 2026·via twz.com

More in Military→

Switzerland seeks additional $1.2 billion for air defense in 2026 budget

Switzerland seeks $1.2 billion air-defense budget boost

Switzerland is requesting 970 million Swiss francs in additional 2026 air-defense funding.
Most of the money would support short- and medium-range ground-based air-defense systems.
The government says long delivery times and required down payments make early appropriations necessary.
The move reflects wider European pressure on defense supply chains and air-defense procurement.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 20, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

DARPA developing hypersonic cruise missile to evade enemy air defenses

DARPA seeks a hypersonic cruise missile that can survive modern air defenses

DARPA has issued an RFI for the Next Generation Hypersonic Cruise Missile, aimed at surviving advanced enemy air defenses.
The agency wants industry proposals on missile architecture, enabling technologies, launch platforms, and faster paths to first flight.
Affordability is a core requirement alongside speed, range, altitude, and survivability.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 11, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

North Korea Upping Ballistic Missile Supplies To Russia Would Be Bad News For Ukraine At The Worst Time

Ukraine warns of deeper North Korea missile support for Russia

Ukraine says North Korea may deepen direct missile support for Russia.
The reported deployment would include personnel, launchers and KN-23/KN-24 missiles.
The warning comes as Ukraine faces worsening shortages in ballistic missile defense.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 6, 2026·via twz.com

More in Military→

The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway

Cheaper anti-ballistic interceptors move from concept to race

Three anti-ballistic development tracks emerged in July 2026.
Ukraine and nine European countries launched the Freyja coalition.
Lockheed Martin received a larger PAC-3 production award and aims to triple capacity by 2030.
Recent combat use has intensified pressure for cheaper, faster interceptor supply.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Aug 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

How the U.K. is helping Ukraine hit Russian targets

U.K. shifts drone-war support to designs Ukraine can build

The U.K. will allow Ukraine to manufacture the British-designed Stone Cloak radar jammer for long-range strike drones.
Stone Cloak has reportedly already been used in British-built form on Ukrainian drones this year.
The agreement reflects a broader shift in allied support from finished weapons toward transferable designs and local production capacity.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Jul 29, 2026·via defenseone.com

More in Military→

Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia

Trump and Zelenskyy discuss Patriot interceptor production and renewed Russia talks

Zelenskyy said Trump accepted the idea of granting licenses for Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors.
Ukraine says Patriot systems remain its only defense against ballistic missiles as Russian air attacks intensify.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Ukraine as part of renewed mediation efforts with Russia.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Jul 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

Greece to buy $4 billion air defense system from Israel

Greece approves $4 billion Israeli air defense buy

Greece approved contracts for a €3.5 billion multi-layer air defense system from Israel.
The planned “Achilles Shield” will target ballistic, air and drone threats.
Greek officials said the system should be fully operational within 35 months.
The purchase is part of a broader €28 billion armed forces modernization plan through 2036.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Jul 24, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

Australia whips together a hybrid air defense weapon

Australia Tests Hybrid Air Defense System Using SM-2

Australia tested a prototype land-based air defense system during Exercise Taipan Strike 2026.
The system combined an SM-2 missile, a trailer-mounted launcher, virtualized Aegis software and a CEA Technologies radar.
The approach could offer Australia a modular alternative to buying a more expensive fully packaged air defense system.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Jul 23, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

Destinus unveils new counter-rocket interceptor - Breaking Defense

Destinus targets Europe’s air-defense gap with Vorexon interceptor

Destinus unveiled the Vorexon ground-based interceptor at the Farnborough Airshow.
The company says the system is designed to counter artillery rockets and glide bombs while protecting high-value military infrastructure.
Destinus targets operational testing in 2027 and mass production in 2028.
The pitch centers on lowering the cost of interception in conflicts shaped by high-volume strikes.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Jul 21, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

More in Military→

Israel’s IAI unveils ‘Hypnosis’ system for confusing enemy drone swarms

IAI Unveils ‘Hypnosis’ Counter-Drone Swarm System

IAI unveiled Hypnosis, a soft-kill system designed to jam and spoof drone guidance and control signals.
The company says the system uses mobile stations deployed around a defended area.
The launch reflects growing demand for defenses against swarm attacks that can overwhelm conventional interceptors.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Jul 20, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector Is Lockheed's New Low-Cost Patriot Interceptor

Lockheed pitches cheaper Patriot interceptor as demand rises

Lockheed Martin introduced PAC-3 ACE as a lower-cost Patriot interceptor.
The company says the missile costs less than half as much as PAC-3 MSE.
PAC-3 ACE is meant to complement higher-end interceptors, not replace them.
The program is also being pitched as a way to expand allied production capacity.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Jul 20, 2026·via twz.com

More in Military→

Lockheed Martin announces cheaper Patriot interceptor missile

Lockheed unveils lower-cost Patriot interceptor as drone defense economics tighten

Lockheed Martin introduced the PAC-3 ACE at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.
The company says the new interceptor will cost less than half as much as the PAC-3 MSE.
The move responds to growing concern over using multimillion-dollar interceptors against far cheaper drones and missiles.

DE

DT Editorial Team·Jul 20, 2026·via defensenews.com

More in Military→

1
2
3
Next