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IM-SHORAD testing at White Sands Missile Range

Posted on February 14, 2021 by alert5

Kongsberg to upgrade the IFF of NASAMS’ Sentinel radar

Posted on February 13, 2021 by alert5

Kongsberg disclosed that it has been awarded $31 million by the Norwegian Materiel Defence Agency to upgrade the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) portion of the Sentinel radar for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).

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AN/SPY-6 being installed on future USS Jack H. Lucas

Posted on February 12, 2021 by alert5

Work to integrate the AN/SPY-6 radar on the new Aegis Flight III guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), has started.

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IM-SHORAD system completes testing on White Sands Missile Range

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by alert5

The Initial Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) system has completed its testing at White Sands Missile Range.

The Initial Maneuver Short Range Air Defense System is a Stryker-based air defense platform to replace the Avenger system. The IM-SHORAD is more mobile, flexible, better protected, and according to the Soldiers, more comfortable to use that the Avenger.

Photo by John Hamilton
White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs
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Biden administration’s first FMS approval is to Chile for SM-2 Block IIIA missiles

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 by alert5

The new Biden administration has approved the sale of SM-2 Block IIIA air defense interceptor missiles to Chile that is worth up to $85.0 million.

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