Sweden Orders $916 Million Air Defence and Counter-Drone Systems from Saab and BAE Systems Aviation News – Sweden has announced a major air defence procurement worth $916 million, selecting Saab and BAE Systems among key suppliers to strengthen its national security amid rising regional tensions. The Swedish government confirmed the 8.7 billion kronor acquisition on Thursday as part of a broader defence expansion driven by the security environment in Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

#Sweden #AirDefence #Saab #BAESystems #MilitarySpending #DroneDefense #EuropeanSecurity #DefenseNews #UkraineWar #NATO

2 more American MQ-9 drones were shot down over the skies of Shiraz in central Iran today.
Each MQ-9 cost between $40M and $100M defending on the configuration

Video shared on telegram:
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#MQ9 #AirDefence #WarOfAggression #WarOnIran #EpsteinWar #Iran #tRump #Israel

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs air defence deals with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations.

28/3 2026

Ukraine’s #Zelenskyy #signs #AirDefence #deals with #UAE, #Qatar on Gulf tour

Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations

#Ukraine #IsraelUS-war #Iran #Lebanon #uspol #ilpol #irpol

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Ukraine and Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal as Zelenskiy visits Riyadh Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed a defence cooperation deal, with Kyiv offering hard-won air defence expertise against Iranian drones and missiles in exchange for Saudi capabilities and potential investment.

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed a defence cooperation deal, with Kyiv offering hard-won air defence expertise against Iranian drones and missiles in exchange for Saudi capabilities and potential investment. Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #SaudiArabia #DefenceCooperation #Zelenskiy #AirDefence

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The Pentagon wants to keep $750 million in air defense missiles committed for Ukraine, already paid for by the Europeans through PURL.
#NAFO #Ukraine #MilitaryAid #Iran #IranWar #AirDefence
👀 @schwantz.bsky.social
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What Pentagon doing?🤨
#NAFO #Ukraine #MilitaryAid #Iran #IranWar #AirDefence
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Jetzt auch Rheinmetall Skyranger Variante auf Lkw youtu.be/PcdIRshT6Vk?... Nun also doch noch, auch die Schweiz beschafft Rheinmetalls Skyranger. #rheinmetall #skyranger #skynex #bodluv #airdefence #airdefense #schweiz #armee #deutschland #defsecnews

Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones in one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine At least seven killed as Moscow appears to step up spring offensive amid concerns focus on Iran war leaves Kyiv more vulnerable

Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones in one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m... #Ukraine #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #UkraineUnderAttack #EU #NATO #AirDefence #UnitedStates #SpringOffensive #Lviv #Moldova #Russia #RussiaInvadedUkraine

Happy author Ian Brown with the new title "The Air Defence System in Scotland 1938-46".

🎉 Congratulations!

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#WW2 #airdefence #Scotland

OUT NOW!
The Air Defence System in Scotland 1938-46
by Ian Brown

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#WW2 #airdefence #Scotland

Antiwar news Hezbollah has published footage of the downing of an IAF "HERMES-450" Drone over southern Lebanon's 'Bint Jbeil' on the 16th of March. A "Misagh-1/D" MANPAD was used.

#Hezbollah has published footage of the downing of an IAF "HERMES-450" Drone over southern Lebanon's 'Bint Jbeil' on the 16th of March.

A "Misagh-1/D" MANPAD was used.

Video on telegram:
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#WarOnLebanon #Israel #AirDefence #Hermes450 #Invasion #Resistance #WestAsia

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine The scale of the fighting in the Middle East is eating into stockpiles that might otherwise have been available for Ukraine, the two conflicts in direct competition for the same limited supply of high-end defensive weapons.

The scale of the fighting in the Middle East is eating into stockpiles that might otherwise have been available for Ukraine, the two conflicts in direct competition for the same limited supply of high-end defensive… Bne IntelliNews #MiddleEast #Ukraine #DefenceSupplies #AirDefence #MilitarySupport

Turkey says intercepted ballistic munition from Iran - Yes Punjab News Turkey intercepts Iranian ballistic munition with NATO support amid rising regional tensions.

Turkey says intercepted ballistic munition from Iran yespunjab.com?p=227833

#Turkey #Iran #NATO #MissileIntercept #MiddleEastTensions #Ankara #Erdogan #RegionalSecurity #BreakingNews #EasternMediterranean #AirDefence #GlobalNews

Thales Unveils SkyDefender: A Multi-Layer Shield Against Hypersonic Missiles and Drone Swarms Aviation News – Thales has launched SkyDefender, a sophisticated Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) system designed to provide comprehensive protection against a wide spectrum of aerial threats. This multi-domain solution is engineered to defend assets on land, at sea, and in space, addressing the urgent global need for security against increasingly unpredictable attacks. The system addresses a critical shift in modern warfare, where threats are evolving from slow-moving drones to hypersonic missiles.

#Thales #SkyDefender #AirDefence #MissileDefence #AI #CyberSecurity #Aerospace #DefenseTech #Hypersonic #NationalSecurity #GoldenDome

Fire at Abu Dhabi's old airport extinguished after air defence interception sends debris onto site A fire at Abu Dhabi International Airport caused by falling debris from an intercepted projectile was brought under control on March 11 with no injuries, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.

A fire at Abu Dhabi International Airport caused by falling debris from an intercepted projectile was brought under control on March 11 with no injuries, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. Bne IntelliNews #AbuDhabi #AirportFire #AirDefence #SafetyFirst #EmergencyServices

Ukraine to get 35 Patriot interceptors in coming weeks, German media reports Ukraine is expected to receive 35 PAC-3 Patriot interceptor missiles in the coming weeks as Kyiv faces a shortage of air defense ammunition amid continued Russian missile attacks.

#Ukraine to get 35 #Patriot interceptors in coming weeks, German media reports kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-r... #PatriotAirDefenceSystems #Germany #airdefence

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 17 UAVs amid West Asia conflict - Yes Punjab News UAE intercepts missiles and drones amid Iran conflict; air defences destroy majority of incoming threats, says MoD.

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 17 UAVs amid West Asia conflict yespunjab.com?p=226243

#UAE #AbuDhabi #MiddleEastConflict #IranMissiles #UAVAttack #WestAsiaCrisis #SheikhMohamedBinZayed #AirDefence #BreakingNews #GlobalSecurity #USIsraelIran #DefenseUpdate

West Asia conflict: UAE advises citizens against filming incident sites, prohibited areas - Yes Punjab News UAE warns against filming incident sites or airports amid missile and drone threats; Indian Embassy issues advisory.

West Asia conflict: UAE advises citizens against filming incident sites, prohibited areas yespunjab.com?p=225604

#UAEAlert #AbuDhabi #IndianEmbassy #UAEAdvisory #MissileThreat #DroneThreat #AirDefence #BreakingNews #UAEUpdates #StaySafe #MiddleEastNews #TravelAdvisory #IranUAE

Gulf States Test Air Defences Against Iranian Barrage Iran's sustained missile and drone campaign exposes structural vulnerabilities in Gulf air defences despite multi-billion dollar investments and decades of spending.

Gulf States Test Air Defences Against Iranian Barrage

#GulfDefence #IranMissiles #MiddleEast #AirDefence #AusNews #Geopolitics

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Kuwait says 67 military personnel injured, hundreds of missiles, drones intercepted - Yes Punjab News 67 Kuwaiti personnel injured as defence systems intercept 212 missiles and 394 drones amid escalating Middle East conflict.

Kuwait says 67 military personnel injured, hundreds of missiles, drones intercepted yespunjab.com?p=224736

#Kuwait #MiddleEastCrisis #MissileAttack #DroneStrikes #GulfSecurity #IsraelIranConflict #USMilitary #Qatar #UAE #SaudiArabia #Bahrain #Jordan #AirDefence #BreakingNews #Geopolitics

🚨🇮🇹🇺🇸 JUST IN: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni announces Italy will send air defence systems to Gulf countries.

Expanding NATO influence deeper into the region. Another European government falling in line.

#Italy #AirDefence #NATO #MiddleEast #MilitaryAid #Geopolitics #USAllies #ItalyInTheGulf #BRICS

#military experts on the Iran #war. It feels like the #Gulf countries are taking most of the strikes? Are the US and Israel just using #airdefence for themselves even though they started the war? It might be biased reporting but it feels like other countries are suffering more?

How protected are Saudi Arabia and its energy infrastructure from airstrikes? Saudi Arabia is not untouchable, but it is far harder to paralyse than many assume

Saudi Arabia is not untouchable, but it is far harder to paralyse than many assume - By Nawaf Obaid
tomorrowsaffairs.com/how-protecte...
#IranWar #SaudiArabia #AirDefence

Two injured in Dubai as debris from intercepted drones falls in courtyards - Yes Punjab News UAE intercepts missiles and drones amid Iran attack; debris injures two in Dubai, authorities confirm.

Two injured in Dubai as debris from intercepted drones falls in courtyards yespunjab.com?p=222881

#Dubai #UAE #IranAttack #AirDefence #MissileInterception #DroneStrike #MiddleEastCrisis #WestAsia #BreakingNews #UAEMinistryOfDefence #SecurityAlert #DubaiNews #GlobalTensions #StayInformed

UAE air defences intercept 137 missiles, 209 drones launched by Iran - Yes Punjab News UAE intercepts 137 Iranian missiles and 209 drones; debris hits Abu Dhabi and Dubai amid regional conflict.

UAE air defences intercept 137 missiles, 209 drones launched by Iran yespunjab.com?p=222762

#UAE #AbuDhabi #Dubai #IranMissileAttack #AirDefence #ZayedInternationalAirport #PalmJumeirah #MiddleEastConflict #Khamenei #BreakingNews #DroneStrike #GCC #AviationAlert #GlobalSecurity

Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel, IDF asks citizens to move to safe homes - Yes Punjab News IDF detects Iranian ballistic missiles toward Israel, urges citizens to seek shelter as US confirms major combat operations.

Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel, IDF asks citizens to move to safe homes yespunjab.com?p=222452

#IDF #IsraelIranConflict #MissileAlert #TelAviv #BallisticMissiles #HomeFrontCommand #MiddleEastCrisis #DonaldTrump #BreakingNews #AirDefence #RegionalTensions #GlobalSecurity #WorldNews

It seems like Ukraine/NATO developed air defense against Russian hypersonic missiles.

3 out 4 Kinzhal missiles were shot down yesterday.

#Russia #UkraineWar #NATO #airdefence #MissileDefense #Kinzhal #HypersonicMissile

UK agrees drone and missile defence plan with four EU allies The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies www.bbc.com/news/article... #UnitedKingdom #AirDefence #Drones #EuropeanUnion #NATO #France #Italy #Germany #Poland #Ukraine #UkraineWar #UkraineUnderAttack #RussiaInvadedUkraine #MinistryOfDefence #E5

What air defence doing?
Finally more details about Ukraine's newly developed Sunray laser air defence system!🤩💙💛 #Ukraine #UkraineNews #AirDefence #SunrayLaser #NAFO #SlavaUkraini www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

NEXTA on X: "❗ Patriot stood empty — Ukraine ran out of air defence missiles at the height of January’s energy terror According to the Financial Times, Ukraine had at that moment nearly exhausted its stockpiles of PAC-3 interceptors. Patriot launchers were often left empty and unable to https://t.co/nr6DdvVK57" / X ❗ Patriot stood empty — Ukraine ran out of air defence missiles at the height of January’s energy terror According to the Financial Times, Ukraine had at that moment nearly exhausted its stockpiles of PAC-3 interceptors. Patriot launchers were often left empty and unable to https://t.co/nr6DdvVK57

x.com/i/status/202... @silvermansecurity.bsky.social @beyerstein.bsky.social @aravosis.bsky.social @johngcole.bsky.social Lack of #Patriot missiles & #airdefence is responsible for the damage to the #energy infrastructure.😡 #WarInUkraine🌻