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Slovakia has expressed interest in purchasing the Patriot missile defense system from the United States, aiming to modernize its air defense capabilities. The announcement, made by Defense Minister Robert Kalinak on Jan. 28, comes amid ongoing discussions about defense strategies in the wake of the Ukraine war.
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Lockheed Martin is gearing up for a live-fire test in the coming months, aiming to showcase the integration of a proven U.S. Army air defense missile with the Navy’s established combat system for its surface fleet. This ambitious project, reported by Breaking Defense, involves integrating the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) with the Aegis Weapon System, potentially bolstering the Navy’s air defense capabilities.
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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.
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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 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.