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Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)

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Shahed-136 crashed with a shoulder-fired heat seeking missile attached.
Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)

Russian Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones Now Carrying MANPADS Missiles

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 6, 2026

A Venezuelan Army truck carrying Russian missile launchers takes part in a military parade during celebrations for the Independence Day, in Caracas on July 5, 2025. (
Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)

Status Of Venezuela’s Air Defense Capabilities

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 3, 2025

Lockheed Martin has shared new details about its QuadStar surface-to-air missile, which is taking part in the U.S. Army competition to replace the venerable Stinger.
FIM-92 Stinger

Everything We Learned About Lockheed’s QuadStar Missile Aimed At Replacing FIM-92 Stingers

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 28, 2025

What actually are the Houthis' air defense capabilities? That's a clear question with at best a murky answer, but here is what we know.
Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)

What Air Defenses Do The Houthis In Yemen Actually Have?

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 23, 2025

The Army tested a new unit, called a Multi Purpose Company, to find and engage with the enemy.
FIM-92 Stinger

New Scout Unit That Heavily Leverages Drones, Electronic Warfare Tested By U.S. Army

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 27, 2025

The U.S. Army is pursuing a Stinger missile replacement for short-range air defense that can go faster, survive jamming and more easily hit tougher targets like drones.
FIM-92 Stinger

Army’s Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Makes Progress

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 18, 2025

A new counter-drone focused variant of the 8x8 Stryker light armored vehicle armed with a laser directed energy weapon, laser-guided 70mm rockets, a 30mm automatic cannon, radars and other sensors has broken cover.
FIM-92 Stinger

Counter-Drone Stryker Armored Vehicle Armed With Lasers, Rockets, Guns Unveiled

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 11, 2024

Finland to buy David's Sling from Israel.
Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)

Israel’s Vaunted Integrated Air Defense System Explained

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 20, 2023

Stinger Missile-Toting Drone Boats Could Protect Navy Logistics Ships
FIM-92 Stinger

Stinger Missile-Toting Drone Boats Could Protect Navy Logistics Ships

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 31, 2023

STINGER LAUNCHER
FIM-92 Stinger

The Army Is Now Firing Stinger Missiles From A Javelin Launcher

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 9, 2022

Illicit Trade Of Chinese Shoulder-Fired Surface-To-Air Missiles Increasing
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Illicit Trade Of Chinese Shoulder-Fired Surface-To-Air Missiles Increasing

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 13, 2022

Ukraine Is Turning Fiat Trucks Into Mobile Surface-To-Air Missile Systems
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Ukraine Is Turning Fiat Trucks Into Mobile Surface-To-Air Missile Systems

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on May 5, 2022

Raytheon Is Unable To Make Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles Quickly Enough
FIM-92 Stinger

Raytheon Is Unable To Make Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles Quickly Enough

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 26, 2022

Norway Has Sent Its Mistral Anti-Aircraft Missiles To Ukraine
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Norway Has Sent Its Mistral Anti-Aircraft Missiles To Ukraine

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Apr 22, 2022

The FIM-92 Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile May Finally Get A Replacement
FIM-92 Stinger

The FIM-92 Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile May Finally Get A Replacement

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 9, 2022

All You Need To Know About The Starstreak Missiles Now In The Hands Of Ukrainian Troops
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All You Need To Know About The Starstreak Missiles Now In The Hands Of Ukrainian Troops

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Mar 28, 2022