Air defense systems face unsustainable cost asymmetries that favor attackers 10-100:1, but recent combat data reveals significant performance variations that inform strategic investment decisions. IRIS-T SL delivers the best cost-effectiveness with Continue reading Air Defense Systems: Combat Performance vs. Economic Reality
Eastern European countries saw the Russian threat coming and consistently documented this in official documents from the early 2000s. Western European powers were overly optimistic and had to dramatically correct course, first in 2014 and then sharply in 2022. Continue reading European views on the Potential for Conventional War and the Need for Ground Based Air Defenses, 2000–2025
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
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
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?
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
