Tag: air defence

Taiwan Strengthens Air Defence with Land Sword II and HIMARS Amid Rising Tensions with China

The live-fire display showcased the missile system in action, underlining Taiwan’s commitment to strengthening its self-defence amid a challenging security environment.

May 14, 2025

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Hours After Agreement; Indian Air Defence Intercepts Drones

Eyewitnesses in Srinagar reported seeing red streaks in the sky and hearing loud explosions as Indian air defence units intercepted Pakistani drones.

May 10, 2025

Indian Defence Officials Dismiss Fake Reports of Damage to S-400 Air Defence System

“News reports of destruction or any damage to an S-400 system are baseless, fake news,” officials stated, reaffirming the integrity and resilience of India's advanced air defence capabilities.

May 10, 2025

Indian Army Bolsters Air Defence with Fresh Supply of Russian-Origin Igla-S Missiles Amid Border Tensions

According to defence sources, the newly acquired batch of Igla-S missiles was delivered a few weeks ago under a contract worth approximately ₹260 crore.

May 4, 2025

Iran says it shot down Israel’s attack, country activates air defence

"Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond," it added.

October 26, 2024

“Air defence, infrastructure protection Ukraine’s priorities”: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

He added, "We are also working with our partners on front-line supplies--not just weapons and ammunition, but also strength with long-range impact."

August 29, 2024

US vows new Patriot air defence system to Ukraine

The air defence system also is among several others that Biden announced this week at the summit.

July 12, 2024

Ukraine plans to produce 100-km-range air defence systems

In 2024, Ukraine will allocate a total of $4.8 billion for the purchase of missiles and ammunition amid the raging war with Russia, Havryliuk said.

December 2, 2023