UK to supply Ukraine with 5,000 Belfast-made supersonic anti-drone missiles in $ 2 billion deal
Missiles traveling at 1.5 times the speed of sound with a range of over 6km will soon bolster Ukraine’s air defenses.
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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.
TWZ: Ukraine knocks out Russia’s newest S-350 Vityaz in Donetsk, exposing gaps in Kremlin’s air defenses
This is the first confirmed destruction of the $135 million platform since Russia's invasion began.
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.
Defense Express: Ukraine downs Russian airbomb with Skyguard-inspired defense system
Ukraine's Air Force intercepted a Russian KAB near Zaporizhzhia using a modernized Soviet-era defense system, reportedly influenced by Rheinmetall’s Skyguard technology.
Forbes: Russia deploys metal nets and North Korean systems as Ukrainian drone strikes breach air defense
Russia's premier S-500 and S-400 air defense systems are proving insufficient, forcing Moscow to rely on upgraded Soviet-era S-300s that struggle against Ukraine's advanced strike capabilities.
Zelenskyy calls for joint air defense production between Ukraine and Europe
“We cannot rely on the goodwill of several capitals when it comes to the security of Europe - be it Washington, Berlin, Paris, London, Rome." Ukraine's President said in Davos.
Ukraine, Italy discuss purchase of air defense systems using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's defense ministry is exploring ways to use frozen Russian assets to purchase Italian air defense systems and ammunition.
Russian drone debris hits residential building in Kyiv, industrial facilities in Chernihiv, injuring 1 person
Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 33 out of 72 Russian attack drones launched overnight from multiple directions, military officials report.
Greece to send 24 aging Sea Sparrow missiles for Ukraine’s air defense
Ukraine will integrate the American-made missiles into its existing air defense systems, where engineers have successfully adapted Soviet-era Buk-M1 platforms to fire Western ammunition.
Ukraine intercepts 40 of 65 drones, 5 ballistic missiles in Russian attack
A series of Russian strikes across Ukraine killed seven people and wounded 34 others, with attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in multiple cities.
Ukrainian air defense shot down 27 of 49 Russian drones overnight
About 19 Russian drones were prevented from reaching their intended targets.
Air defense forces shot down 58 of 132 Russian drones
Russia launched 132 drones against Ukraine, with 58 neutralized and 72 locationally lost.
Russians attacked Ukraine with 14 drones, half of them shot down
Ukrainian Air Force reports complex drone attack originating from Primorsko-Akhtarsk with multiple interception outcomes.
Ukrainian air defense downs eight Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian Air Defense downed eight Russian drones over the previous night, protecting 5 oblasts from potential hit.
Zelenskyy: Air defense systems must save lives, not be held in storage
Describing the attacks as an escalation of Russian terrorism, Zelenskyy insists on urgent air defense delivery to protect Ukraine’s infrastructure.
Reuters: Russia’s weekend strikes badly hit Ukraine’s biggest private power producer
As winter descends on Ukraine with the first snow blanketing Kyiv, Russia has intensified its assault on the country's power infrastructure.
Ukrainian woman, preschool teacher turned soldier, takes down Russian missile on first try
During one of Russia's largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, a former educator serving in air defense forces intercepted a cruise missile on her first combat attempt.
Zelenskyy: Germany to deliver sixth IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine by late 2024
Zelenskyy and Scholz agreed that the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format will hold its next online meeting in November.
Over 80% of US artillery and 67% of air defense aid delivered to Ukraine, Pentagon says
Press Secretary Ryder noted that $7.1 billion are still available for more aid.
