Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Stinger Missile-Toting Drone Boats Could Protect Navy Logistics Ships

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 31, 2023

STINGER LAUNCHER
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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
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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
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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

Russia Warns It May Target Arms Shipments To Ukraine
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Russia Warns It May Target Arms Shipments To Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 12, 2022

These Are All The Types Of Shoulder-Fired Missiles That Are Pouring Into Ukraine
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These Are All The Types Of Shoulder-Fired Missiles That Are Pouring Into Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 8, 2022