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
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
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
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-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 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
These systems are actively deployed by Western militaries, law enforcement, and security agencies. Continue reading Operational Counter-Drone Systems
The Drone Dome, a comprehensive counter-drone system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Designed to protect against a wide range of unmanned aerial threats, Drone Dome employs a multi-layered approach, combining radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, RF jamming, and optional laser capabilities. Continue reading Drone Dome Counter-Drone System (Israel)
The SkyWall 100 and SkyWall 300, a unique counter-drone system developed by OpenWorks Engineering. Utilizing net-based capture technology, these systems offer a non-destructive method for intercepting unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading SkyWall 100 & SkyWall 300 Counter-Drone System (UK)
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)
DroneDefender, a portable counter-drone system developed by Dedrone. Utilizing radio-frequency (RF) jamming, DroneDefender provides a non-kinetic method for neutralizing unmanned aerial threats, primarily commercial drones. Continue reading DroneDefender Counter-Drone System (US)
Epirus Leonidas, a cutting-edge counter-drone system developed by Epirus Inc. Utilizing high-power microwave (HPM) technology, Leonidas offers a non-kinetic solution for neutralizing unmanned aerial systems, particularly drone swarms. Continue reading Epirus Leonidas Counter-Drone System (US)
The Coyote Block 2 counter-drone system is a kinetic interceptor developed by Raytheon Technologies. Designed for military air defense, the system aims to neutralize unmanned aerial threats, particularly small and medium-sized drones. Continue reading Coyote Block 2 Counter-Drone System (US)
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
This article provides a detailed technical comparison of these two systems, examining their underlying architecture, technical specifications, and operational capabilities. Continue reading David’s Sling vs. SAMP/T Air and Missile Defense Systems Comparison
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This article presents a technical comparison of the combat performance of the U.S. Patriot and the European SAMP/T air defense systems for the period 2020–2025. Continue reading Patriot vs. SAMP/T: Air and Missile Defense Systems Comparison
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
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
Denne oversikten dekker de viktigste aspektene av artikkelen og gir innsikt i Europas fremgang innen laserstyrte energivåpen. Continue reading Store europeiske laserprosjekter med mål om operative systemer innen 2030
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
