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Saab, the Swedish defense giant, has secured a contract to deliver its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system to Lithuania. This agreement, valued at approximately $123 million, signifies a significant boost for Lithuania’s air defense capabilities. Deliveries of the MSHORAD system are expected to occur between 2025 and 2027.
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has introduced the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a new mobile ground-based air defense system designed to bolster the Norwegian Army’s front line capabilities. While drawing on technology from the existing NASAMS system, NOMADS offers distinct advantages for modern battlefield scenarios.
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Saab has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Giraffe 1X radar system with the introduction of the Compact Radar Module. This innovative addition transforms the Giraffe 1X into a highly mobile, all-in-one deployable radar solution, ideal for rapid response scenarios.
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South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the successful completion of the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system on May 25, marking a significant milestone in bolstering the country’s air defense capabilities.
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Responding to the growing threat of hypersonic weapons in the region, Japan and the United States have signed an agreement to jointly develop a new missile interceptor system.
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