Researchers in Russia are developing their own version of a aerostat radar system for anti-ballistic missile defense.
Category: Air Defense
Canada terminating contract for two Ground Master 400 radars
Canada is to terminate a contract with Thales Canada for two Ground Master 400 air defense radars. Documents show costs had risen to more than $78 million by 2013 and both sides decided in February to end the deal.
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Akash air defense system formally inducted into Indian Air Force
India’s Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar formally inducted the indigenous Akash air defense system into the Indian Air Force at Gwalior on Jul. 10.
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Japan seeking to become full member of NATO SEASPARROW project
Japan is keen to join the NATO SEASPARROW Surface Missile System Project as a full consortium member, Reuters reported.
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Germany denied that its Patriot missile battery in Turkey was hacked
The German defense ministry has refuted a report by a trade magazine that its Patriot air defense system stationed in Turkey was hacked into.
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