Denmark’s Historic Air Defence Investment: A New Era for European Air Defence

On 12 September 2025, the Danish Ministry of Defence announced the largest weapons procurement in the country’s history – an investment of 58 billion Danish kroner (approximately £6.6 billion) in ground-based air and missile defence systems. This decision not only marks the end of Denmark’s 20-year gap in ground-based air defence but also represents a fundamental shift towards European defence autonomy during a period of increasing geopolitical tensions. Continue reading Denmark’s Historic Air Defence Investment: A New Era for European Air Defence

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Innsikt, Luftvern, Missilforsvar

European Sensor Architectures for Space-Ground Integrated Air & Missile Defense

Europe has emerged as a notable force in integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) sensor technologies, driven by €326 billion in defense spending in 2024 and unprecedented threats from hypersonic weapons and complex air attack scenarios. Continue reading European Sensor Architectures for Space-Ground Integrated Air & Missile Defense

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Innsikt, Luftvern, Missilforsvar

Integrated Air & Missile Defense: How Space Powers Modern IAMD

Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) unites protection against air-breathing threats—such as aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles—with defense against ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. Continue reading Integrated Air & Missile Defense: How Space Powers Modern IAMD

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Luftvern

The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)

In the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the vulnerability of European skies to modern aerial threats—from cruise missiles and ballistic missiles to swarms of low-cost drones—became starkly apparent. Out of this urgent reassessment, the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) was born in late 2022. Continue reading The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)

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Innsikt, Kortholdsluftvern, Laserluftvern, Luftvern

The Coming Revolution in Air Defense: How Drones and Directed Energy Are Forcing a Rethink

In recent years, the world of air defense has undergone a seismic shift. While traditional air defense systems remain crucial, a far more profound transformation is now underway—one propelled by the explosive growth of drones, skyrocketing costs for missile interceptors, and the looming promise of laser-based defenses. Continue reading The Coming Revolution in Air Defense: How Drones and Directed Energy Are Forcing a Rethink

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Luftvern, Missilforsvar

SM-6 Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

The Standard Missile-6 stands as the world’s only tri-mission naval interceptor, combining air defense, ballistic missile defense, and anti-surface strike capabilities in a single weapon system. Continue reading SM-6 Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

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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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Luftvern, Missilforsvar

Iron Dome Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

Iron Dome interceptors cost $40,000-50,000 each, commanding premium pricing that customers willingly pay for proven 90%+ success rates and unmatched area coverage. Continue reading Iron Dome Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

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Langtrekkende luftvern, Luftvern, Missilforsvar

David’s Sling Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

David’s Sling interceptors cost $1 million each, delivering 14-86% cost savings compared to Patriot PAC-3 MSE while providing superior range and proven combat effectiveness. Continue reading David’s Sling Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

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Langtrekkende luftvern, Luftvern, Missilforsvar

Arrow-3 Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

Arrow-3 interceptors cost approximately $4 million each, making them 86% less expensive than competing SM-3 Block IIA systems while offering superior range and proven combat effectiveness. Continue reading Arrow-3 Missile Defense System: Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison

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