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

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

Stryker M-SHORAD Counter-Drone System (US)

The Stryker M-SHORAD (Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense) system, a mobile and multi-layered air defense platform developed by a consortium including Leonardo DRS, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Raytheon Technologies. Designed to counter a range of aerial threats, including drones, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft, the Stryker M-SHORAD integrates kinetic and electronic warfare capabilities. Continue reading Stryker M-SHORAD Counter-Drone System (US)

Air Defence as a Fluid and Networked Joint Endeavor

Ukraine’s experience confirm the benefits and effectiveness of air defence as a fluid, networked endeavor where adaptability and innovation are as vital as technological sophistication. These principles – mobility, layered integration, resourceful modernization, and joint-domain synergy – provide a blueprint for countering advanced aerial threats in contested environments. Continue reading Air Defence as a Fluid and Networked Joint Endeavor

Air Defense Strategy: A “Playing to Win” Approach

The safeguarding of friendly forces and assets from aerial threats remains a paramount concern in modern warfare. Air defense, as a direct counter to aerial warfare, encompasses a wide array of weapon systems, sensor technologies, command and control arrangements, and passive measures designed to nullify or diminish the effectiveness of hostile air actions. Continue reading Air Defense Strategy: A “Playing to Win” Approach

Gun-Based Air Defense Systems: Past, Present and Future

The landscape of gun-based air defense artillery systems has undergone significant transformation throughout military history, with recent developments indicating a renaissance for these platforms despite the proliferation of missile-based systems. Current analysis reveals that gun-based systems maintain critical relevance in modern integrated air defense architectures due to their cost-effectiveness, rapid response capabilities, and effectiveness against emerging threats like drones and loitering munitions. Continue reading Gun-Based Air Defense Systems: Past, Present and Future

European Developments in Laser Directed Energy Weapons: Projects, Prototypes, and Strategic Roadmap

European nations are making significant strides in the development of laser-directed energy weapons (LDEWs) as part of their broader efforts to modernize defense capabilities. These systems, designed to counter emerging threats such as drones, missiles, and artillery, are being prioritized due to their cost-effectiveness, operational flexibility, and potential to complement traditional kinetic weapons. Continue reading European Developments in Laser Directed Energy Weapons: Projects, Prototypes, and Strategic Roadmap