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Royal Navy to upgrade its Sea Viper air defense missile system

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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.

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond Fires Sea Viper Missiles for First Time MOD 45153952
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Germany to develop short-range air defense capability using IRIS-T SLS and Skyranger 30

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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.

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

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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

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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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NATO nations join forces to acquire Patriot missiles

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In a major step towards bolstering air defenses across Europe, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has secured a contract for up to 1,000 upgraded Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) for a coalition of nations including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain. This landmark deal, with the potential to expand further, marks a significant milestone in European security and collaboration.

The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor set a distance record in its latest flight test with the longest one-shot hit-to-kill intercept against an Air-Breathing Threat at White Sands Missile Range on July 26. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin)

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