Austria
Austria's €2.5B Air Defense Race: Who Can Challenge IRIS-T?
Austria plans a €2.5 billion medium-range air defense purchase. IRIS-T has an early advantage, but at least six suppliers may fit the requirement.
Diehl Defence
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Air Defense Gaps Exposed After Drone Incursion
A drone explosion near Bulgaria’s border with Romania has renewed scrutiny of radar coverage, counter-drone defenses and the pace of air defense modernization.
Latvia
Latvia to Deploy More Air Defense Systems on Eastern Border
Latvia plans additional air defense systems, radars and interceptors along its eastern border as Riga strengthens protection against drone incursions.
Sweden
Sweden Expands IRIS-T Air Defence Portfolio With New SLS Order From Diehl Defence
Sweden strengthens its layered air defense by ordering new IRIS-T SLS launchers and logistics support from Diehl Defence, expanding a long-term partnership and complementing its recent SLM procurement.
Germany
Germany Signs $2.3B Deal for Israeli Spike Missiles Through NATO
Germany is purchasing Israeli-made Spike missiles worth $2.3B through NATO’s procurement agency, marking another major win for Rafael and strengthening Israel’s role in Europe’s defense landscape.