Short Range Air Defense System

The Missile Poised to Replace the Stinger Just Proved Itself

RTX’s Raytheon has brought the Stinger’s successor one step closer to reality, successfully demonstrating its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor in a milestone test against simulated aerial threats.

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Finland Approves Procurement of Saab RBS 70 NG MANPADS 

Finland has authorized the procurement of Saab RBS 70 NG man-portable air defense missile systems worth 108 million euros ($123.56 million).

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‘All-in-One’ SHORAD: Germany Rolls Out Next Evolution of IRIS-T System

A new mobile Short-Range Air Defense system from German firm Diehl Defence is on display at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026.

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Automated Tracking Comes to Russia’s New Short-Range Air Defense

The Russian military has expanded its defense lineup with a new short-range air defense system, aiming to tackle emerging airborne threats on the battlefield.

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India Moves to Shield Its Capital With a Multi-Layered Air Defense ‘Dome’

Capital Dome is India’s new multi-layered air defense shield for New Delhi, combining QRSAM mobile missiles, VL-SRSAM vertical launch missiles, and directed energy weapons.

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US Army Launches Next-Gen Stinger Propulsion for Enhanced Range

The US Army has launched a next-generation propulsion program to enhance the range of the Stinger man-portable surface-to-air missile.

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Portugal Picks Thales’ ForceShield as New Short-Range Air Defense

The Portuguese Army has selected Thales’ ForceShield ground-based air defense system as its new very short-range air defense solution.

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France to Send Additional SCALP, Mistral Missiles to Ukraine

French defense minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that Paris will send additional SCALP missiles and the Mistral short-range air defense missile system to Ukraine.

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Portugal to Receive Thales RapidRanger Air Defense Systems: Report

Portugal has reportedly chosen Thales' RapidRanger as its new short-range air defense system.

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Lithuania, Poland Seek Joint Procurement of Piorun Air Defense System

Lithuania, Poland, and a pair of unnamed European countries have sought European Union funding for the joint procurement of Piorun short-range air defense systems.

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