Keywords: Air defense


Rescue operation underway as debris in Iran identified as U.S. F-15E

Open-source intelligence analysts have identified wreckage displayed by Iranian state media as belonging to a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, contradicting Iran's claim that its forces had downed a fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter. Geolocated footage simultaneously showed American combat......

Airbus completes first flight of its autonomous drone interceptor

Airbus has conducted the inaugural demonstration flight of its unmanned interceptor drone, the Bird of Prey, a system engineered to autonomously detect and neutralize kamikaze drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional air defense missiles. During a test flight in Germany, the Bird of Prey autonomously......

India approves purchase of new air defense missiles from Russia

India has approved a major defense acquisition plan that includes the purchase of new air defense missile systems from Russia, signaling a continued strategic partnership between the two countries despite mounting geopolitical pressure. According to official sources, the Indian Ministry of Defense authorized......

Saudi Arabia intercepts 92 drones as Iran escalates Gulf attacks

Saudi Arabia’s armed forces intercepted 92 drones within 24 hours as Iran intensified its aerial campaign against energy infrastructure across the Gulf, highlighting the scale and persistence of the conflict. According to official statements cited by Arab News, Saudi defenses shot down 51 drones......

Air defense stockpiles near depletion amid surge in missile use

Global air defense stockpiles are nearing exhaustion as the United States, Israel, and their allies consume weapons at a pace that is raising concerns about the sustainability of ongoing operations and broader military readiness. Armin Papperger, chief executive of German defense group Rheinmetall,......

Spain pledges $1.2 billion in military aid during Zelensky visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secured new military and industrial support from European allies during a two-day diplomatic tour, as Kyiv seeks to maintain international backing while global attention shifts toward escalating tensions in the Middle East. Zelensky began his trip in the United......

Spain reaffirms strong support for Ukraine amid Middle East tensions

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez assured on Wednesday that ongoing tensions in the Middle East would not reduce his country’s commitment to Ukraine as it continues to face Russian aggression. During a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, both leaders highlighted......

Türkiye’s Baykar and Italy’s Leonardo join forces to produce European-made drones

Turkish defense company Baykar and Italian aerospace leader Leonardo have announced plans to produce medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking a significant step in European drone manufacturing. The first drones are expected to be unveiled in April. According to Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani,......

Germany secures Patriot interceptor missiles from allies for Ukraine

Germany has coordinated with European allies to supply about 35 PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, according to a report by Der Spiegel confirmed by the German Defense Ministry. Around 30 of the missiles will come from several European partner countries, while......