Forbes: Sweden, Lithuania, and Ireland send Ukraine a highly mobile air defense system that needs only three soldiers
Saab's lightweight air defense system integrates a portable missile launcher, radar, and gun, deployable in minutes.
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UK engineers turn Soviet R-73 missiles into Ukraine’s new Gravehawk air defense
The UK’s Taskforce Kindred spent 18 months and £6 million transforming a simple shipping container into a battlefield asset—one that launches Soviet-era missiles to counter Russian aerial threats.
Watch: Ukraine’s Soviet S-300V1 air defense fires 8m interceptors at Russian ballistics
In newly released footage, Ukraine highlights the role of its Soviet-era S-300V1 missile defense system, which is seen intercepting Russian ballistic missiles. Shooting down ballistic threats remains a difficult challenge even for Western air defense systems.
Frontline report: Ukraine wipes out three Russian air defense divisions in three days
Numerous Ukrainian strikes on Russia's frontline air defenses created a dilemma for Moscow - leave its troops exposed or pull replacement systems from Russia, exposing deep rear facilities.
Netherlands purchases replacements for Patriot system components given to Ukraine
The Dutch military has ordered Patriot air defense system components worth $529 million from Raytheon to replace equipment transferred to Ukraine.
Ukrainian bomber drone strikes Russian Buk-M1 air defense system (video)
Ukrainian National Guard's drone unit tracked and struck the Russian Buk-M1 twice near Vodiane, Donetsk Oblast, causing secondary detonations of onboard missiles
AP: US prepares $ 1.25 billion military package for Ukraine before transition
Sources said the shipment will include air defense systems and artillery rounds.
Russia moves air defense systems from Syria to Libya after Assad’s fall
Russian forces relocate S-400 and S-300 interceptor systems from Syrian bases to eastern Libya, controlled by Moscow-backed warlord Khalifa Haftar.
US announces new military aid package for Ukraine
The US will reportedly supply air defense systems, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs 10-12 more Patriots to finally close the sky
In a strategic discussion with European parliamentarians, Zelenskyy proposed funding air defense systems through frozen Russian assets.
Estonian defense startup to test anti-drone AI-powered missiles in Ukraine in 2025
Frankenburg Technologies will test its anti-air missiles in Ukraine, promising systems that are more affordable and faster to produce.
Ukrainian drone hits moving Russian Tor anti-air system at night (video)
Russians lost at least 61 Tor SAM systems during the ongoing all-out war.
Ukraine uses Stormer HVM mock-ups to deceive Russians
The Russian forces captured such a decoy somewhere in the Donbas.
Netherlands sends three Patriot missile launchers to Ukraine
The transfer comes amid persistent Russian aerial attacks during a challenging winter of continued military aggression.
Zelenskyy claims Europe’s air defense systems “just standing there” instead of helping Ukraine from Russian attacks
Ukrainian President revealed that European partners possess adequate air defense systems to provide Ukraine with "truly reliable protection” against Russian “terror,” yet these resources remain unutilized.
Russian Osa air defense system destroyed by Ukrainian FPV in Kherson Oblast (video)
Ukraine's military intelligence drone operators spotted the SHORAD launcher near Radensk. FPV UAV strikes completely destroyed the Osa, triggering the explosion of its ammunition.
Germany pledges €1.4 billion military aid package to Ukraine by year-end
The package, supported by Belgium, Denmark, and Norway, includes air defense systems, armored vehicles, and ammunition.