Norge står overfor en fundamentalt endret sikkerhetssituasjon. Det nye langtidsplanen for forsvaret (2025-2036) mer enn dobler forsvarsbudsjettet i reelle termer, med luftvern som en av de høyeste prioritetene. Continue reading Norsk luftvern i den moderne tidsalder
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
The war in Ukraine has provided the first comprehensive test of modern Western air defense systems under actual combat conditions. The results are changing how we think about air defense. Continue reading Battle-Tested Air Defense: What Ukraine Teaches Us
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?
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
The Patriot Air and Missile Defense System, a cornerstone of Western air defense, is in higher demand than ever. As nations across Europe and the globe seek to bolster their security against increasingly sophisticated aerial threats, a key question arises: What is the actual cost of acquiring this advanced capability? Continue reading Unpacking the Price Tag: What is the Real Cost of a Patriot Missile System?
The United States operates the world’s most sophisticated ballistic missile defense system, integrating multiple layers of sensors, interceptors, and command networks to counter threats across all phases of ballistic missile flight. Recent combat deployments and evolving threats have validated some capabilities while highlighting critical gaps that drive ongoing modernization efforts. Continue reading AEGIS, SM-3, GBI, EKV, THAAD and PAC-3: The U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System Architecture
The world’s most sophisticated missile defense systems tell a story that extends far beyond their technical specifications. THAAD, Arrow, PATRIOT, and SAMP/T represent four distinct approaches to the same existential challenge: how to defend against increasingly sophisticated missile threats while navigating the complex realities of alliance politics, industrial sovereignty, and strategic deterrence. Continue reading THAAD and ARROW vs. PATRIOT and SAMP/T
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
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
