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Europe’s long-range air defense decision: SAMP/T NG versus Next-Generation Patriot

Both SAMP/T NG and Next-Generation Patriot represent world-class air and missile defense capabilities that would significantly enhance any operator’s defensive posture. The technical specifications are broadly comparable—differences in radar range, missile velocity, and kill mechanisms reflect design philosophy choices rather than clear superiority. Continue reading Europe’s long-range air defense decision: SAMP/T NG versus Next-Generation Patriot

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Luftvern, Missilforsvar

SM-3/Aegis BMD Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

SM-3 interceptors command $27.9 million per unit for Block IIA variants in 2025, positioning them as the world’s most expensive ballistic missile interceptor. This ultra-premium pricing reflects unique dual land/sea deployment capabilities that no other missile defense system can match. Continue reading SM-3/Aegis BMD Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

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Innsikt, Luftvern

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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