Ukraina-krigen har gitt oss den første omfattende testen av moderne vestlige luftvernssystemer under reelle kampforhold. Resultatene endrer spillereglene for hvordan vi tenker om luftforsvar. Continue reading Kamputprøvd luftvern: Hva lærer vi av Ukraina-konflikten?
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
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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
The IRIS-T SL (Infra Red Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled – Surface Launched) represents one of the most modern and capable short- to medium-range air defence systems available today. Developed by the German company Diehl Defence, the IRIS-T SL is designed to combat a wide range of modern air threats with high precision and mobility. The system is based on the successful IRIS-T air-to-air missile and extends its capabilities to the surface-to-air domain. Continue reading IRIS-T SL Air Defence System
IRIS-T SL (Infra Red Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled – Surface Launched) representerer et av de mest moderne og kapable kort- til mellomdistanse luftvernsystemene som er tilgjengelig i dag. Utviklet av det tyske selskapet Diehl Defence, er IRIS-T SL designet for å bekjempe et bredt spekter av moderne lufttrusler med høy presisjon og mobilitet. Continue reading IRIS-T SL luftvernsystem
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
