The Ukraine conflict has fundamentally validated two cornerstone air defense systems: Norway’s NASAMS and America’s PATRIOT. Continue reading NASAMS vs PATRIOT: Complementary pillars of NATO air defense
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
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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
Ukraine’s experience confirm the benefits and effectiveness of air defence as a fluid, networked endeavor where adaptability and innovation are as vital as technological sophistication. These principles – mobility, layered integration, resourceful modernization, and joint-domain synergy – provide a blueprint for countering advanced aerial threats in contested environments. Continue reading Air Defence as a Fluid and Networked Joint Endeavor
The Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a highly adaptable, medium-range air defence system developed in collaboration between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. First operational in 1998, NASAMS has since become a crucial component of air defence strategies for multiple nations. Continue reading NASAMS Air Defence System
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 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
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
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
