Category: Air Defense

BAE Systems successfully tests AMPV C-UAS prototype

Posted on January 24, 2024 by alert5

BAE Systems, in collaboration with Moog, has successfully tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype, demonstrating its potential to bolster ground forces against the growing threat of aerial drones. This live-fire exercise, conducted at the Big Sandy range in Kingman, Arizona, marks a significant step forward in integrating C-UAS capabilities into the AMPV platform, known for its modularity and adaptability.

BAE Systems’ green Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype with desert mountain range in the background. (Credit: BAE Systems)

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Royal Navy to upgrade its Sea Viper air defense missile system

Posted on January 22, 2024 by alert5

The British Royal Navy’s Sea Viper air defense system is set for a significant upgrade, marking a major step forward in both national security and for the European defense industry. The $514 million project, announced in a joint statement by the UK government and MBDA, the prime contractor, promises to strengthen the UK’s maritime defenses against evolving threats while also providing a lucrative boost for the company.

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Germany to develop short-range air defense capability using IRIS-T SLS and Skyranger 30

Posted on January 19, 2024 by alert5

Germany has taken a crucial step towards bolstering its air defense capabilities with the recent approval of a $1.4 billion deal to develop a new short-range system. This initiative comes amid heightened regional security concerns, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which exposed vulnerabilities in Germany’s existing defenses.

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Northrop Grumman and Mitsubishi Electric team up to bolster Japan’s Air and Missile Defense

Posted on January 18, 2024 by alert5

In a move that promises to strengthen Japan’s air and missile defense capabilities, Northrop Grumman Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have joined forces. The two giants signed a teaming agreement on Jan. 16, marking a renewed collaboration aimed at developing cutting-edge solutions for integrated air and missile defense.

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GhostEye MR radar shines during recent test at White Sands Missile Range

Posted on January 11, 2024 by alert5

Raytheon’s GhostEye MR radar took center stage recently at White Sands Missile Range, proving its mettle in a crucial air base defense exercise. This advanced medium-range sensor marks a significant step forward in protecting critical infrastructure from airborne threats, building upon the success of the 2022 air base air defense experiment in Andøya, Norway.

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