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IRIS-T SL vs. NASAMS: Air Defense Systems Comparison
The NASAMS and IRIS-T SL systems represent distinct approaches to modern air defense, with NASAMS emphasizing network-centric flexibility and IRIS-T SL prioritizing precision and mobility. Continue reading IRIS-T SL vs. NASAMS: Air Defense Systems Comparison
Redefining the Battlefield: How Wide Proliferation of High Powered Laser Air Defenses can Transform Operations
Laser air defenses when deployed in large numbers, have the potential to fundamentally reshape both defensive and offensive operations in the battlefields of the not so distant future. Continue reading Redefining the Battlefield: How Wide Proliferation of High Powered Laser Air Defenses can Transform Operations
Iron Beam: Laser Innovation Redefining Short-Range Air Defenses
This article provides a comprehensive review of the Iron Beam system—its development, deployment strategies, export opportunities, and the criticisms that add nuance to its role in modern air defense. Continue reading Iron Beam: Laser Innovation Redefining Short-Range Air Defenses
New Patriot Air and Missile Defense System Ready by 2028
The next-generation Patriot Air and Missile Defense System, which is on track to be operational by 2028, embodies the fusion of advanced radars, improved interceptor missiles, and an integrated command-and-control network that can seamlessly coordinate sensor data and engagement responses across multiple domains. Continue reading New Patriot Air and Missile Defense System Ready by 2028
Et varsku: Europa må bygge opp sitt luftforsvar
Europa trenger å mer enn doble (2,5 ganger) sitt nåværende antall langtrekkende, middelsrekkende og kortholds luftvernsystemer for å representere en troverdig terskel. Dette er en enorm oppgave når det gjelder anskaffelser og utplassering. Continue reading Et varsku: Europa må bygge opp sitt luftforsvar
A Wake-Up Call: Europe’s Need for Stronger Air Defences
Europe needs to more than double (2.5 times) its current number of long-range, medium-range, and short-range air defense systems to represent a credible threshold. This is a huge task in terms of procurement and deployment. Continue reading A Wake-Up Call: Europe’s Need for Stronger Air Defences
GhostEye MR: Ny multifunksjonsradar med middels rekkevidde og 360° dekning
GhostEye MR-radaren er en avansert luft- og missilforsvarsradar med middels rekkevidde og 360° dekning, utviklet for å oppdage, følge og identifisere et bredt utvalg av trusler som kryssermissiler, droner, fly og helikoptre. Continue reading GhostEye MR: Ny multifunksjonsradar med middels rekkevidde og 360° dekning
Sivil Beredskap og Luftvern: To sider av samme sak
Sivil beredskap og luftvern er to essensielle, men forskjellige, pilarer i Norges nasjonale sikkerhet. De er tett sammenvevd, spesielt innenfor rammen av Totalforsvaret. Totalforsvarskonseptet innebærer at hele samfunnets ressurser, både sivile og militære, skal kunne mobiliseres for å forebygge, motstå og håndtere kriser, konflikter og krig. Continue reading Sivil Beredskap og Luftvern: To sider av samme sak
