The delivery took place on Monday (22) at Ämari Air Base, where Estonia’s Air Defense Wing received the first unit of the system produced by German company Diehl Defence.
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Diehl presents new generation of the IRIS-T SLS Mk 4 air defense system
The German company Diehl Defence presented the new generation of the short-range air defense system IRIS-T SLS Mk 4 during ILA Berlin 2026, according to information shared by the website Defence Blog.
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Chinese Navy unveils new anti-drone air defense systems
The Chinese Navy has unveiled a new air defense system designed to counter drones, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
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Denmark chooses European air defense system instead of the American Patriot
Denmark selected the SAMP/T NG air defense system in a contract signed on April 21, 2026. The agreement was awarded to Thales and Eurosam, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028.
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The United States has spent nearly 50% of its Patriot missile stockpile in the war with Iran
The U.S. military used nearly half of its missile stockpiles during the war with Iran, including missiles used by Patriot air defense systems.
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Denmark chooses the European air defense system SAMP/T NG
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Sweden orders Saab’s counter-drone system
Sweden has awarded a $247 million contract to Saab for the delivery of a mobile unmanned system designed to protect both military forces and civilian infrastructure from drone threats.
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Russia develops anti-drone protection system for Tor air defense system
Kupol, a Russian defense company, has unveiled a concept for a system designed to protect the Tor air defense system from Ukrainian drone attacks.
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Switzerland may receive the SAMP/T air defense system in 2029 as an alternative to the Patriot.
Switzerland could integrate SAMP/T surface-to-air missile systems as early as 2029, serving as an alternative to American Patriot systems.
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Ukraine destroys Russian Buk-M1/M2 air defense system
Ukrainian soldiers of the 43rd Artillery Brigade in honor of Hetman Taras Triasylo destroyed a Russian Buk-M1/M2 air defense missile system.
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Germany transfers nine IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine
Germany has already transferred nine IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian portal Militarnyi.
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Italian Army receives first next-generation SAMP/T air defense system
The Italian Army has received its first SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems, as part of a national air defense modernization program launched in 2021.
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