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NATO deploys Patriot battery to Incirlik from Ramstein
Weapon / Missile Defence Politics

NATO deploys Patriot battery to Incirlik from Ramstein

NATO deploys a Patriot from Ramstein to Incirlik after Iran launched three MRBMs targeting Türkiye during retaliatory strikes against the US and Israel.

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic threat approaching Türkiye
Weapon / Missile

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic threat approaching Türkiye

A ballistic projectile fired from Iran was intercepted by NATO air defence assets in the Eastern Mediterranean before entering Turkish airspace, Ankara said.

Erdoğan and Trump Meet to Discuss F-35, F-16, and CAATSA
Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Erdoğan and Trump Meet to Discuss F-35, F-16, and CAATSA

US President Donald Trump stated that the future of F-35, F-16 CAATSA will be discussed during the meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Denmark Prefers SAMP/T Over Patriot for Long Range
Land Weapon / Missile

Denmark Prefers SAMP/T Over Patriot for Long Range

Denmark is planning to acquire SAMP/T long-range air defence systems with an investment of $9.1 billion for the procurement and operation of the SAMP/T NG.

Denmark Secures U.S. Approval for $8.5B Patriot IBCS Deal
Weapon / Missile Sensors

Denmark Secures U.S. Approval for $8.5B Patriot IBCS Deal

Denmark has received U.S. approval for a major $8.5 billion deal to acquire IBCS-enabled Patriot systems, strengthening NATO’s missile defence in Europe.

Independence-class LCS Gets Palletised PAC-3 Launcher
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Independence-class LCS Gets Palletised PAC-3 Launcher

Independence-class LCS, USS Montgomery (LCS 8), has been fitted with a M903 launcher for Patriot PAC-3 missiles without the trailer in a plug-and-play manner.

Riyadh Requests Renewal of Greek Patriot Defence Mission
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Riyadh Requests Renewal of Greek Patriot Defence Mission

Greece may extend its Patriot air defence mission in Saudi Arabia to 2026, securing ARAMCO sites as Athens and Riyadh deepen defence and economic ties.

Macron Calls for European Defence Over US Alternatives
Defence Politics

Macron Calls for European Defence Over US Alternatives

After reinforcing strategic autonomy and bolstering Europe's military sector, Macron exhorts EU countries to prioritise European defence industry over the US.

U.S. Army Cancels Patriot PAC-3 AD Missile Replacement
Weapon / Missile

U.S. Army Cancels Patriot PAC-3 AD Missile Replacement

The U.S. Army has abandoned its plans to replace the PAC-3 long-range air defence missile with the MIM-104 Patriot air defence system.

U.S.: The Threshold on S-400 is the NDAA and CAATSA, not IAB
Air Ammunition Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations Modernisation Interview / Exclusive File

U.S.: The Threshold on S-400 is the NDAA and CAATSA, not IAB

Deploying S-400 at IAB won’t solve the problem. The threshold is not about easing U.S. concerns. It is about meeting the NDAA and CAATSA demands.”

Ukrainian F-16 Might be Friendly Fire Victim
Air Country

Ukrainian F-16 Might be Friendly Fire Victim

It is possible that Ukraine's own air defence mistakenly fired down Ukraine's recently acquired F-16 fighter plane in a case of accidental attack.

The Netherlands acquires Patriot Launching Stations
Weapon / Missile

The Netherlands acquires Patriot Launching Stations

The State Department approved a possible FMS to the Netherlands of PATRIOT M903 Launching Stations for an estimated cost of $224 million.

U.S. Navy Develops New Hypersonic Missile Interceptor
Navy / Maritime

U.S. Navy Develops New Hypersonic Missile Interceptor

The U.S. Navy has initiated the development of a new air defence missile dubbed “Compact Agile Interceptor” against hypersonic missiles.

Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile Fired from Mk70 VLS
Weapon / Missile

Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile Fired from Mk70 VLS

The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin test-fired a Patriot PAC-3 MSE air defence missile from a ground-based Mk70 vertical launch system.

U.S. Announces Security Assistance Package for Ukraine
Bilateral Relations

U.S. Announces Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

The Biden administration announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine that includes Patriot, NASAMS, and HIMARS and totals up to $6 billion.

Germany buys Four Patriot Batteries for $1.2 billion
Weapon / Missile

Germany buys Four Patriot Batteries for $1.2 billion

Germany acquires four Patriot Batteries to fill the gap after donating air defence systems to Ukraine.