Aviation News
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) conducted a series of intercepts involving Russian and Chinese military aircraft operating within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Jul. 24.
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NATO announced the official operational status of a new U.S. ballistic missile defense site in Redzikowo, Poland. The Aegis Ashore facility strengthens NATO’s integrated missile shield designed to detect, track, and intercept ballistic missile threats.
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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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