Ukraine, Air defense

Russia strikes Ukraine with 166 drones overnight: Air defense's work reported
On the night of Thursday, February 27, the Russian army launched 166 Shahed-type attack drones at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense forces were operating in 11 regions, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Air Defense System Disguised as Shipping Container Is Headed to Ukraine
The Gravehawk system is designed to launch R-73 air-to-air missiles from a ground-based platform disguised as a common shipping container.
Sweden to deliver newly unveiled Tridon Mk2 air defense system to Ukraine
Sweden has announced a new aid package for Ukraine, including RBS 70 and Tridon Mk2 air defense systems, to mark the war’s third anniversary.
NATO nation Poland scrambles air defenses as Russia strikes western Ukraine
Poland once again launched air defenses after Russia fired long-range strikes across Ukraine, hitting near the shared border with Poland just hours after leaders met in Kyiv to pledge more support.
Ukraine Scores Major $113 Million Air Defense Boost
Sweden announced it will boost Ukraine's air defenses with a new aid package just one day after Russia's largest drone strike.
Sweden to transfer air defense systems to Ukraine estimated at $113 million in new aid package
Sweden has announced a transfer of air defense systems worth 1.2 billion Swedish krona (approximately $113 million) to Ukraine, Svenska Dagbladet reported on Feb. 23.
Ukraine Destroys Russia’s $45 Million Air Defense System
Ukraine’s military has successfully destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 air defense system, a significant loss for Moscow’s forces, the Ukrainian General Staff reported on February 25. In addition to the Buk-M3 strike,
Sweden Goes Big: $113 Million in Air Defense Systems for Ukraine!
The Swedish government is set to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 12 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $113 million), including advanced air defense systems. This information was reported by the Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.
Air defence responds to Russian drones in Kyiv
Air defence systems were deployed in Kyiv on the evening of 25 February, after air-raid warnings were issued across various ...
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Sweden announces air defence systems transfer to Ukraine worth almost US$113 million
The Swedish government has announced the transfer of air defence systems to Ukraine worth 1.2 billion Swedish kronor (almost ...
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General: 8% cuts ‘painful,’ but could bring fresh funds for Air Force
There’s not many places that we can go for” such cuts, Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel said, with the Air Force smaller and older ...
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Philippines, Japan Pledge Further Defense Cooperation Amid South China Sea Spats
The Philippines and Japan pledged to enhance their defense alliance through training exercises, logistical activities, ...
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Pentagon’s 8 percent budget shift will be ‘painful’ for the Air Force
But there’s still “hope” because the overall topline won’t be cut, and the service will be “a big part” of the future fight, ...
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Von der Leyen floats EU effort to finance missiles, ammunition and air defense
BRUSSELS — The EU is unleashing efforts to boost defense spending, including a new so-called instrument aimed at key weapons ...
Ukraine Launches Drone Attack on Tuapse, Broader Krasnodar Region, Russia Says
Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack on Russia's southern Krasnodar region, damaging several houses including in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Russian officials said on Wednesday. In total, ...