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A Russian-made, S-300 missile system drives in front of the officials' stand during a military parade marking the annual Iranian National Army Day in Tehran, on April 18, 2019. - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called on Middle East states on April 18 to "drive back Zionism", in an Army Day tirade against the Islamic republic's archfoe Israel. Speaking flanked by top general as troops paraded in a show of might, Rouhani also sought to reassure the region that the weaponry on display was for defensive purposes and not a threat.
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

Israeli Strikes Knocked Out All Of Iran’s S-300 Air Defense Systems: Officials

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 28, 2024

U.S. President Donald Trump derided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to buy 10 Patriot air defense systems.
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

New Patriot Missile Interceptor Axed By Army

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Oct 15, 2024

Russia has unveiled a new gunless version of its Pantsir air defense system it says is ideally suited to protecting critical infrastructure from drones using small short-range interceptors.
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

Pantsir Packed With Drone-Intercepting Mini Missiles Unveiled By Russia

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

Trump is proposing an Iron Dome air defense system for the US.
Iron Dome

Trump’s Nebulous “Iron Dome” Pledge Actually Reflects Very Real Homeland Threats

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 22, 2024

AIM-9 Shorads system which could be similar to FrankenSAM.
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Air Defense Concept Could Be Used To Protect USAF Bases

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

NOMADS will provide short-range air defenses including in contested areas.
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

Norway’s NOMADS Armored Short Range Air Defense System Unveiled

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 19, 2024

The German Rheinmetall company is assessing whether Cold War-era Leopard 1 tanks can have their turrets swapped out to be fitted with the Skyranger 35 short-range air defense system. The initiative is driven by Ukraine’s insatiable demand for ground-based air defenses, but it’s indicative of a broader resurgence in interest in short-range air defense systems (SHORADS), especially as the drone threat continue to proliferate around the globe.
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

Old Leopard Tanks Can Be Reborn As Air Defense Systems With Skyranger 35 Turret

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jun 17, 2024

An Iron dome launcher being targeted by an Almas missile.
Iron Dome

Whether Hezbollah Hit An Iron Dome Launcher Or Not, Its Almas Missiles Are A Problem For Israel

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 7, 2024

Tamir air-o-air variant
Iron Dome

The Case For Arming Drone-Hunting Fighters With Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 30, 2024

The US Army has announced major planned changes to its overall force structure that includes a significant boost in air and missile defense capacity with a focus on counter-drone and counter-cruise missile capabilities.
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

Finland to buy David's Sling from Israel.
Iron Dome

Israel’s Vaunted Integrated Air Defense System Explained

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 20, 2023

The US Army looks poised to send its only two Iron Dome batteries two Israel to help bolster its defenses.
Iron Dome

U.S. Army To Give Its Only Two Iron Dome Batteries To Israel: Reports

By Joseph Trevithick, Oliver Parken

Posted on Oct 20, 2023

The Marine Corps plans to buy three batteries worth of Iron Dome systems and 1,840 Tamir interceptors to go with them.
Iron Dome

USMC Buying Nearly 2,000 Tamir Interceptors For Its Iron Dome Systems

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 25, 2023

Finland to buy David's Sling from Israel.
Iron Dome

Incredible Images Snapped Of Israeli Interceptor Pulverizing Incoming Rocket

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 12, 2023

The Odd Case Of ‘Russian Air Defense Vehicles’ Showing Up On A Train In Ohio
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

The Odd Case Of ‘Russian Air Defense Vehicles’ Showing Up On A Train In Ohio

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 27, 2023

I-HAWK surface to air missile
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

Ukraine To Receive HAWK, Aspide Surface-To-Air Missiles From Spain

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Oct 14, 2022

The British Army’s Got Its Hands On Its New Sky Sabre Air Defense Systems
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

The British Army’s Got Its Hands On Its New Sky Sabre Air Defense Systems

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 6, 2021

Decommissioned Navy Cruisers Could Be The Answer To Guam’s Missile Defense Needs
Iron Dome

Decommissioned Navy Cruisers Could Be The Answer To Guam’s Missile Defense Needs

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 11, 2021

The Iron Dome Air Defense System Is Heading To Guam
Iron Dome

The Iron Dome Air Defense System Is Heading To Guam

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 8, 2021

The Army Has Started Fielding Its First New Short Range Air Defense System In Decades
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

The Army Has Started Fielding Its First New Short Range Air Defense System In Decades

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 13, 2021

Gaza Ceasefire Breaks As Israeli Airstrikes Follow Incendiary Balloon Attacks
Iron Dome

Gaza Ceasefire Breaks As Israeli Airstrikes Follow Incendiary Balloon Attacks

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jun 16, 2021

Israel Admits Iron Dome Battery Shot Down One Of Its Own Drones During Gaza Fighting
Iron Dome

Israel Admits Iron Dome Battery Shot Down One Of Its Own Drones During Gaza Fighting

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 25, 2021

Continuous Mass Rocket Attacks Pose New Challenges For Israel’s Iron Dome System
Iron Dome

Continuous Mass Rocket Attacks Pose New Challenges For Israel’s Iron Dome System

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on May 14, 2021

American Avenger Air Defense Systems Reportedly Spotted On A Highway Linking Iraq And Syria
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

American Avenger Air Defense Systems Reportedly Spotted On A Highway Linking Iraq And Syria

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 22, 2021

Israeli Corvette Emerges With A Double Load Of Iron Dome Missiles As Potential Threats Grow
Iron Dome

Israeli Corvette Emerges With A Double Load Of Iron Dome Missiles As Potential Threats Grow

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 19, 2021

America’s Startling Short Range Air Defense Gap And How To Close It Fast
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

America’s Startling Short Range Air Defense Gap And How To Close It Fast

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 5, 2020

Upgraded Israeli Iron Dome Defense System Swats Down 100 Percent Of Targets In Tests
Iron Dome

Upgraded Israeli Iron Dome Defense System Swats Down 100 Percent Of Targets In Tests

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 19, 2020

This Containerized Missile Launcher Could Give Almost Any Ship Short-Range Air Defenses
Short-Range Air Defense Systems (SHORADS)

This Containerized Missile Launcher Could Give Almost Any Ship Short-Range Air Defenses

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 23, 2019

The Army Wants Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System To Swat Down Cruise Missiles
Iron Dome

The Army Wants Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System To Swat Down Cruise Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 22, 2019

Watch Iron Dome Accidentally Launch 11 Interceptors At Machine Gun Fire
Iron Dome

Watch Iron Dome Accidentally Launch 11 Interceptors At Machine Gun Fire

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 27, 2018