Surface-To-Air Missile Systems (Page 2)

Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Anti-aircraft missile system S-400 parade on Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square during the Victory Day ceremony devoted to the 71th anniversary of the end of World War II in St.Petersburg on May 9, 2016.

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North Korea Getting New Air Defenses In Return For Supporting Russia In Ukraine: Official North Korea Getting New Air Defenses In Return For Supporting Russia In Ukraine: Official

Posted on Nov 22, 2024

The U.S. military risks going into a potential major fight with China with insufficient stocks of Patriot surface-to-air interceptors and other key munitions due to obligations in the Middle East and Ukraine, the top officer in the Pacific has warned.

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Conflicts ‘Eating Into’ Critical Munitions Stockpiles Needed For China Fight, Top U.S. Officer In Pacific Warns Conflicts ‘Eating Into’ Critical Munitions Stockpiles Needed For China Fight, Top U.S. Officer In Pacific Warns

Posted on Nov 20, 2024

A new palletized ground-based launcher concept that can be loaded with up to two dozen 227mm guided artillery rockets at a time – four times what an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) can pack at once – recently broke cover.

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Mobile Launcher That Can Fire Four Times More Weapons Than HIMARS Emerges Mobile Launcher That Can Fire Four Times More Weapons Than HIMARS Emerges

Updated on Nov 13, 2024

In major policy shift, Biden administration is allowing U.S. contractors to work in Ukraine fixing and maintaining donated weapons.

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U.S. Contractors Will Be Allowed To Fix F-16s, Patriots In Ukraine: Report U.S. Contractors Will Be Allowed To Fix F-16s, Patriots In Ukraine: Report

Posted on Nov 8, 2024

Taiwan is lining up to become the next customer for the combat-proven National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System or NASAMS air defense system, after the United States approved its sale to the country.

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Battle-Proven NASAMS Air Defense Systems Approved For Taiwan Battle-Proven NASAMS Air Defense Systems Approved For Taiwan

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

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.

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

Posted on Oct 28, 2024

The U.S. Army is no longer pursuing a new interceptor for its Patriot surface-to-air missile systems. The disclosure as the service has also said it wants to reduce reliance on the highly in demand and heavily strained Patriot force and look more at tailored air defense force packages leveraging its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) network.

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New Patriot Missile Interceptor Axed By Army New Patriot Missile Interceptor Axed By Army

Updated on Oct 15, 2024

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his Air Force commander days after a fatal F-16 crash.

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Zelensky Fires Air Force Commander As Claims Swirl Around Fatal F-16 Loss Zelensky Fires Air Force Commander As Claims Swirl Around Fatal F-16 Loss

Posted on Aug 30, 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.

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Pantsir Packed With Drone-Intercepting Mini Missiles Unveiled By Russia Pantsir Packed With Drone-Intercepting Mini Missiles Unveiled By Russia

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

The US Army is eyeing adding the SM-6 to its air and missile defense arsenal, in addition to work already being done to field it in the long-range strike role.

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SM-6 Eyed As New Surface-To-Air Interceptor For The Army SM-6 Eyed As New Surface-To-Air Interceptor For The Army

Posted on Jul 24, 2024

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 22, 2024

The Ukrainian Air Force has, apparently for the first time, published a video showing in detail its U.S.-made HAWK surface-to-air missile system. As we have discussed in the past, the missile provides a useful boost to Ukraine’s middle-tier air and missile defense capacity and, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, has scored some notable ‘kills.’

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First Inside Look At Ukraine’s HAWK Air Defense Systems First Inside Look At Ukraine’s HAWK Air Defense Systems

Posted on Jul 8, 2024

Ukraine will receive more than $2 billion in additional air defense interceptors for its Patriot and NASAMS systems.

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Ukraine Situation Report: $2.2B In New Air Defense Interceptors Coming From U.S. Ukraine Situation Report: $2.2B In New Air Defense Interceptors Coming From U.S.

Posted on Jul 3, 2024

AIM-120 being loaded into a NASAMS launcher

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U.S. Diverting Missiles From Foreign Customers To Ukraine Could Have Repercussions Beyond Air Defense U.S. Diverting Missiles From Foreign Customers To Ukraine Could Have Repercussions Beyond Air Defense

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

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U.S. Army Officer Confirms Russian A-50 Radar Jet Was Shot Down With Patriot Missile U.S. Army Officer Confirms Russian A-50 Radar Jet Was Shot Down With Patriot Missile

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

A SAM system inside Russia was struck by a HIMARS.

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Ukraine Strikes Long-Range SAM System Inside Russia With U.S. Weapon Ukraine Strikes Long-Range SAM System Inside Russia With U.S. Weapon

Posted on Jun 3, 2024

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 30, 2024

The first official photos have appeared showing a Soviet-era ground-based air defense system upgraded with Western surface-to-air missiles — a so-called ‘FrankenSAM.’ The images, published by Ukraine’s Operational Command East, show a tracked self-propelled Buk-M1 system — known in the West as SA-11 Gadfly — which is said to have been adapted to fire the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, a missile that previously provided point defense for numerous NATO and allied warships.

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Ukraine’s FrankenSAM That Uses RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missiles Breaks Cover Ukraine’s FrankenSAM That Uses RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missiles Breaks Cover

Updated on May 28, 2024

Detonation of a Russian S-300 or S-400 air defense system after it came under attack from ATACMS ballistic missiles.

ATACMS Obliterates Russian Air Defense System As It Desperately Tries To Defend Itself ATACMS Obliterates Russian Air Defense System As It Desperately Tries To Defend Itself

Posted on May 24, 2024

A picture emerging on social media of a Patriot mock-up sparked conspiracy theories about Ukraine selling a system to China.

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Mock-Up Patriot System Sparks China-Ukraine Conspiracy Theories Mock-Up Patriot System Sparks China-Ukraine Conspiracy Theories

Posted on May 15, 2024

Wreckage of S-400 engagement radar at airbase of Belbek in Crimea, May 15, 2024.

Russia’s Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated) Russia’s Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated)

Posted on May 15, 2024

Israel is mothballing its Patriot air defense systems, will Ukraine get them?

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Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries? Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries?

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

Photos and videos, as well as satellite sensor imagery, suggest that Ukrainian forces have once again struck the Russian airbase at Dzhankoi, in the northern part of occupied Crimea. Reportedly, the attack last night, which seems to have involved a ballistic missile strike, led to the damage or destruction of several of Russia’s prized S-400 and S-300 air defense systems.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Air Defense Systems Struck In Crimea Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Air Defense Systems Struck In Crimea

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

Anduril Industries, the company responsible for the popular ALTIUS series of drones, has undertaken a first live-fire test of its ALTIUS-700M loitering munition.

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Our First Look At The ALTIUS-700M Loitering Munition Obliterating A Target Our First Look At The ALTIUS-700M Loitering Munition Obliterating A Target

Posted on Mar 14, 2024

Saudi Arabian officials have shared new details about the use of Patriot surface-to-air missile systems against Houthi threats in 2019, underscoring growing air and missile defense concerns around the world.

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Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges

Posted on Feb 6, 2024

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Ukraine’s Air Defense Decoys Keep Getting Better Ukraine’s Air Defense Decoys Keep Getting Better

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel in January 2024 in Sanaa, Yemen.

U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

An S-300PMU-1 anti-aircraft missile launches during a Greek army military exercise near Chania on the island of Crete on December 13, 2013. Greece is the first NATO country to try the Russian long-range missile system.

Ukraine Situation Report: Greek S-300 SAMs May Be Headed To Ukraine Ukraine Situation Report: Greek S-300 SAMs May Be Headed To Ukraine

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

The Biden administration announced its last Presidential Drawdown Authority package for Ukraine, which included Sea Sparrow RIM-7 missiles.

‘FrankenSAM’ Systems Are Now Shooting Down Drones In Ukraine ‘FrankenSAM’ Systems Are Now Shooting Down Drones In Ukraine

Posted on Jan 17, 2024

Patriot missile shoot down Russian plane.

Aircraft Downed Inside Russia By Patriot System: Ukrainian Air Force Aircraft Downed Inside Russia By Patriot System: Ukrainian Air Force

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

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Inadequate U.S. Patriot Missile Force Size Highlighted By Middle East Crisis Inadequate U.S. Patriot Missile Force Size Highlighted By Middle East Crisis

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 30, 2023

The Ukrainian Air Force has released a video showing U.S.-made Hawk surface-to-air missile systems in use.

First Look At Hawk SAMs Now In Action In Ukraine First Look At Hawk SAMs Now In Action In Ukraine

Posted on Oct 23, 2023

American Rheinmetall is showing off a version of the Ripsaw mini-tank with its Skyranger 30 air defense turret.

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Ripsaw Mini Tank Emerges In New Air Defense Configuration Ripsaw Mini Tank Emerges In New Air Defense Configuration

Posted on Oct 10, 2023

Ukrainian police recovered Tor air defense missiles and turned them over to the military.

Stolen Surface-To-Air Missiles Found In Kyiv Garage Stolen Surface-To-Air Missiles Found In Kyiv Garage

Posted on Sep 29, 2023

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was shown an unusual surface-to-air missile known only as the 358 during a recent visit to Iran.

Bizarre Iranian ‘Loitering SAM’ Shown To Russian Defense Minister Bizarre Iranian ‘Loitering SAM’ Shown To Russian Defense Minister

Posted on Sep 20, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around What Destroyed S-400 In Crimea Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around What Destroyed S-400 In Crimea

By Stetson Payne

Posted on Aug 26, 2023

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) said it destroyed a Russian S-400 air defense system in Crimea.

Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims Strike On Key S-400 SAM System In Crimea Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims Strike On Key S-400 SAM System In Crimea

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Aug 23, 2023

The US Army has confirmed all the types of interceptors has sent to Ukraine for use with its Patriot air defense systems.

We Now Know The Types Of Patriot Missiles Being Used In Ukraine We Now Know The Types Of Patriot Missiles Being Used In Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 10, 2023

A new Ukrainian Air Force video has prompted speculation about whether the country may be using a previously undisclosed type of missile with its National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems.

Let’s Talk About This Video Of A Ukrainian NASAMS Firing A ‘Mystery’ Missile Let’s Talk About This Video Of A Ukrainian NASAMS Firing A ‘Mystery’ Missile

Posted on Aug 7, 2023

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Air-To-Air Missiles From UK Now Being Used By Ukraine As SAMs Air-To-Air Missiles From UK Now Being Used By Ukraine As SAMs

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Aug 4, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: S-200 Missile Slams Into Russian Town Ukraine Situation Report: S-200 Missile Slams Into Russian Town

Posted on Jul 29, 2023

The Biden administration spent the last of its funds earmarked to procure equipment for Ukraine from industry and partners.

Taiwan’s Retired Hawk SAMs Headed To Ukraine: Report Taiwan’s Retired Hawk SAMs Headed To Ukraine: Report

Posted on Jul 14, 2023

Wagner Turns Over 2,000 Heavy Weapons Including Tanks, SAM Systems Wagner Turns Over 2,000 Heavy Weapons Including Tanks, SAM Systems

Posted on Jul 12, 2023

Is Ukraine Using Old S-200 SAMs In The Land-Attack Role? Is Ukraine Using Old S-200 SAMs In The Land-Attack Role?

Updated on Jul 10, 2023

Ukraine seems to be claiming it downed Russian aircraft inside Russia with a Patriot battery.

Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Kill Marks Hint That It Downed Aircraft Inside Russia Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Kill Marks Hint That It Downed Aircraft Inside Russia

Posted on Jul 3, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian SAMs Can’t Stop This Storm Shadow Ukraine Situation Report: Russian SAMs Can’t Stop This Storm Shadow

By Stetson Payne

Posted on Jul 1, 2023

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Conflict In Ukraine Spurs New Demand For Patriot Systems (Updated) Conflict In Ukraine Spurs New Demand For Patriot Systems (Updated)

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jun 13, 2023

Russia strikes Ukrainian air defense system

Ukraine’s Prized IRIS-T Air Defense System Attacked By Russian Drone In Video Ukraine’s Prized IRIS-T Air Defense System Attacked By Russian Drone In Video

Posted on Jun 8, 2023

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Patriot PAC-3 Hit-To-Kill Interceptors Also Pack A Little-Known Explosive Warhead Patriot PAC-3 Hit-To-Kill Interceptors Also Pack A Little-Known Explosive Warhead

Posted on Jun 2, 2023

Motorists in Kyiv narrowly missed death when a missile fell Monday.

Ukraine Situation Report: Spent Patriot Missile Narrowly Misses Kyiv Motorists Ukraine Situation Report: Spent Patriot Missile Narrowly Misses Kyiv Motorists

Posted on May 31, 2023

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The Patriot System Isn’t Magic, Losses In Ukraine Can Be Expected The Patriot System Isn’t Magic, Losses In Ukraine Can Be Expected

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 17, 2023

Finland to buy David's Sling from Israel.

Incredible Images Snapped Of Israeli Interceptor Pulverizing Incoming Rocket Incredible Images Snapped Of Israeli Interceptor Pulverizing Incoming Rocket

Posted on May 12, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Claims Patriot Intercepted Kinzhal Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Claims Patriot Intercepted Kinzhal Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Stetson Payne

Posted on May 6, 2023

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

Posted on Apr 27, 2023

Ukrainians wrap up Patriot training in U.S.

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Patriot Missile Battery Has Been Delivered Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Patriot Missile Battery Has Been Delivered

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Missiles Welcomed By Defense Minister Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Missiles Welcomed By Defense Minister

Posted on Apr 19, 2023

What Could Happen If Ukraine’s Stock Of Soviet SAMs Runs Dry What Could Happen If Ukraine’s Stock Of Soviet SAMs Runs Dry

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 19, 2023

Germany Says It Delivered Patriot Missile Battery To Ukraine Germany Says It Delivered Patriot Missile Battery To Ukraine

Posted on Apr 18, 2023

Finland Buys Israel’s David’s Sling For Huge Air Defense Upgrade Finland Buys Israel’s David’s Sling For Huge Air Defense Upgrade

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 5, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Missile System’s Arrival Draws Near Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Missile System’s Arrival Draws Near

Posted on Mar 31, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Air Defenses To Arrive Sooner Than Anticipated Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Air Defenses To Arrive Sooner Than Anticipated