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Small Nation, Global Impact: How Norway’s NASAMS Revolutionized Air Defense with 94% Success Rate

Norway’s development of NASAMS proves that small nations can revolutionize global military technology through innovative engineering and strategic partnerships, as evidenced by the system’s unprecedented 94% combat effectiveness rate in Ukraine and its adoption by 13 countries including the United States for protecting Washington D.C. Continue reading Small Nation, Global Impact: How Norway’s NASAMS Revolutionized Air Defense with 94% Success Rate

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American Air Defense Surge Reshapes European Security Architecture

The United States has embarked on the most significant air defense transformation since the Cold War, fundamentally altering the strategic landscape that European nations must navigate. The quadrupling of Patriot missile procurement and the $175 billion Golden Dome initiative represent not just American policy shifts, but catalytic forces reshaping European defense strategy, industrial capacity, and alliance dynamics. Continue reading American Air Defense Surge Reshapes European Security Architecture

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Luftvern: Høy beredskap over lang tid – kosteffektivt luftforsvar

Norge og andre europeiske land har de siste årene opplevd økt behov for høy luftmilitær beredskap som følge av endrede sikkerhetspolitiske forhold, særlig etter krigen i Ukraina. Erfaringene fra både norske og allierte styrker viser at et moderne luftvern kan opprettholde høy beredskap over lang tid, samtidig som det gir et kosteffektivt vern mot lufttrusler sammenlignet med andre forsvarsgrener Continue reading Luftvern: Høy beredskap over lang tid – kosteffektivt luftforsvar

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Patriot Missile Systems: Empirical Performance Data (2020-2025)

Patriot missile systems experienced extensive combat deployment and testing from 2020-2025, providing unprecedented empirical data on system performance. The most significant finding is the confirmed intercept of Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in Ukraine (May 2023), marking the first verified hypersonic missile intercept by any air defense system. However, performance data reveals substantial gaps between manufacturer claims and independently verified results, with success rates varying dramatically by threat type and operational conditions. Continue reading Patriot Missile Systems: Empirical Performance Data (2020-2025)

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European views on the Potential for Conventional War and the Need for Ground Based Air Defenses, 2000–2025

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 $100 Billion Shield: How Advanced Air Defense Systems Counter Modern Threats

Executive Summary Western nations have invested over $100 billion in advanced air defense systems that can intercept threats at ranges exceeding 200 kilometers. These systems, including the combat-proven Patriot, THAAD, and emerging laser weapons, form an integrated defensive network protecting millions of citizens and critical infrastructure. As hypersonic missiles and drone swarms emerge as new threats, NATO members are accelerating development of AI-enhanced detection systems … Continue reading The $100 Billion Shield: How Advanced Air Defense Systems Counter Modern Threats

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