Category: Air Defence / Missile Defence
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News Date: 26 September 2026 Ukrainian forces reported a strike against a Russian P-18 Terek VHF early-warning radar in the occupied Donetsk region, alongside an additional strike against an ammunition storage site in Sievierodonetsk. Independent battle-damage assessment remains limited. Source: Ukrainian official military reporting and corroborating open-source reporting.
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Saudi-led coalition forces have reported intercepting two ballistic missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Houthi forces toward Saudi territory. The attacks form part of renewed Houthi missile and UAV activity affecting Saudi Arabia and the wider regional security environment. The incidents are particularly relevant for assessing the operational tempo of Houthi long-range strike…
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KNDS and Aerix Systems have announced cooperation to mature and industrialise the AXS-μ1 drone interceptor for integration into the TARGAS DSP10 counter-UAS architecture. The system combines electronic warfare, including the Raptor 2 component, with an autonomous hit-to-kill interceptor designed particularly for FPV-class threats. Production is planned from 2027. The programme illustrates the European shift toward…
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The United States is moving to commit the remaining funds from a $400 million Ukraine assistance package, but the equipment covered does not include Patriot air-defence interceptors. Initial deliveries include offensive weapons and equipment as well as spare parts for armoured vehicles. The absence of additional Patriot interceptors is operationally significant as Ukraine continues to…