Denmark is considering purchasing new air defense systems worth up to 25 billion kroner
The Danish Ministry of Defence is evaluating bids from 12 companies across nine countries to supply the Danish armed forces with new air defense systems. This procurement is one of the largest in Danish history. Continue reading Denmark is considering purchasing new air defense systems worth up to 25 billion kroner
What Does the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System Cost?
The Patriot air and missile defense system is a significant investment, with costs varying based on specific configurations and the number of missiles included. Continue reading What Does the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System Cost?
Tsjekkia anskaffer nytt luftvern
Tsjekkia skal anskaffe fire batterier med middelsrekkende luftvern til snaut $470 mill. (drøyt 4 mrd kr.) Det er foreløpig ikke avklart hvem som får kontrakten, men tsjekkisk forsvarsindustri skal uansett stå for en tredel. Tsjekkerne sier visstnok at systemet skal ha 50 km missilrekkevidde. Continue reading Tsjekkia anskaffer nytt luftvern
Understanding Long-Range Air Defense: A Norwegian Perspective
The public debate surrounding Norway’s air defense capabilities and requirements is ongoing. However, it is crucial to clarify the terminology often used in these discussions. Continue reading Understanding Long-Range Air Defense: A Norwegian Perspective
A Concentrated Force: Air Defense’s Weaponized Fist
Cracking open American field manuals reveals a crucial truth: air defense deployment isn’t random. Local commanders don’t just wing it. Instead, it resembles a wolf pack – a coordinated unit where positioning, spacing, and focus are vital. Continue reading A Concentrated Force: Air Defense’s Weaponized Fist
NOMADS Air Defence System
NOMADS (National Maneuverable Air Defense System) is a tailored air defense system designed to protect forces and maneuver axes during a dynamic and contested land warfare environment. The system combines mobility, firepower, and protection to meet the needs of mobile mechanized units. Continue reading NOMADS Air Defence System
NOMADS luftvernsystem
NOMADS (Norsk manøverbart luftvernsystem) er et skreddersydd luftvernssystem designet for å beskytte styrker og fremrykningsakser underveis i et dynamisk og omstridt landkrigsmiljø. Systemet kombinerer mobilitet, ildkraft og beskyttelse for å møte behovene til mobile mekaniserte enheter. Continue reading NOMADS luftvernsystem
Norway Signs Contract to Purchase NASAMS Equipment for Up to Four Batteries
Norway has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) to buy more NASAMS air defense systems worth NOK 2.3 billion, with a fixed-price option for additional air defense worth NOK 2.5 billion. Continue reading Norway Signs Contract to Purchase NASAMS Equipment for Up to Four Batteries
Norge inngår kontrakt på kjøp av NASAMS-utstyr for inntil fire batterier
Norge har signert en kontrakt med Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) for å kjøpe mer NASAMS-luftvern til en verdi på 2,3 milliarder kroner, i tillegg til en fastprisopsjon på mer luftvern til 2,5 milliarder kroner. Continue reading Norge inngår kontrakt på kjøp av NASAMS-utstyr for inntil fire batterier
Poland’s Air Defense Investment in 2024
In September 2023, Poland signed contracts with European and American companies to strengthen the country’s air defense. The country plans to spend 137 billion zloty (US$32.9 billion) in 2024, equivalent to 4% of GDP. Continue reading Poland’s Air Defense Investment in 2024
Norway: Long-term plan with focus on air defense
Prop. 87 S (2023-2024) The Norwegian government proposes to strengthen the country’s defense with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years,from 2024 to 2036. This significant investment aims to enhance Norway’s ability to protect itself against evolving threats in the modern security landscape. Key takeaways: Specific measures: Overall, the long-term plan with a focus on air defense represents a comprehensive and substantial effort by the … Continue reading Norway: Long-term plan with focus on air defense
Switzerland Bolsters Air Defense Capabilities with Medium-Range Systems
On April 30, 2024, the Swiss Federal Office for Armaments Procurement, Armasuisse, officially issued a request for proposals (RFP) to three manufacturers for the acquisition of new medium-range ground-based air defense systems. Continue reading Switzerland Bolsters Air Defense Capabilities with Medium-Range Systems
Om langtrekkende luftvern
Den offentlige debatten om hvor mye luftvern, med hvilke kvaliteter, Norge egentlig trenger pågår. Det er imidlertid nødvendig å kvalifisere størrelsene som ofte går igjen i diskusjonene. Continue reading Om langtrekkende luftvern
What does the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System cost the Romanians?
Romania is acquiring a total of ten Patriot missile batteries. The batteries will be divided between the Romanian Air Force and Army.
The first four batteries were likely delivered in 2022. Continue reading What does the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System cost the Romanians?
Sveits anskaffer mer luftvern
Den 30. april 2024 utstedte det sveitsiske føderale kontoret for forsvarsanskaffelser, Armasuisse, offisielt en forespørsel om forslag til tre produsenter for anskaffelse av nye bakkebaserte luftvernsystemer med middels rekkevidde. Continue reading Sveits anskaffer mer luftvern
MEADS what happened?
In 1999, MEADS International was selected by NATO MEADS Management Agency to develop MEADS as a replacement for Patriot. Participating companies were MBDA Italia, the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), Lenkflugkorpersysteme (LFK) in Germany and Lockheed Martin in the United States. Continue reading MEADS what happened?
Patriot and other Long-Range Air and Missile Defenses: What are The Benefits and The Downsides of Such Costly Systems?
There are 18 nations worldwide that have or are in the process of acquiring Patriot today, and the number of user countries in Europe has doubled in 5-6 years. I addition, in Europe both France and Italy have deployed the European counterpart to Patriot; the SAMP/T system. In the Nordics Finland is acquiring the Israeli/US made David’s Sling system, while Sweden is among the many … Continue reading Patriot and other Long-Range Air and Missile Defenses: What are The Benefits and The Downsides of Such Costly Systems?
EMADS hits the mark?
The EMADS system, not a classic “off-the-shelf system” with everything you need in a box, but rather an idea, where the launch platform with missiles is the only clear common denominator, and the rest seems to be up to the buyer to specify – and for MBDA to integrate. Continue reading EMADS hits the mark?
David’s Sling air and missile defense system
Finland has decided to acquire the David’s Sling long-range air defense manufactured by Israel (Rafael) and the USA (Raytheon). Cost set at at least 316 million euros. With the option of doubling. David’s Sling air defense system is designed to be able to intercept missiles and large rockets within a range of 40 to 300 kilometers and can intercept missiles with a speed of Mach … Continue reading David’s Sling air and missile defense system
Patriots in Norway and Sweden
In 1988, one could read in Stortingsmelding 58, approved on 3 June, that there was only one western missile system that could fully replace the area-wide NIKE system in terms of altitude coverage and range. The Patriot system. But that this would entail costs far in excess of what would be covered within the investment framework in question. No systems were thus acquired. In 2016, … Continue reading Patriots in Norway and Sweden
