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europe5 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine tests cheap interceptors to counter Shahed drones as drone war escalates

Ukraine is developing low-cost interceptor missiles to counter Russian Shahed-type drones, with prototypes in testing and plans to increase production tenfold and stockpile for fall and winter after Russia’s strikes on energy infrastructure. The push aims for a high interception rate (about 95%), supported by more private air-defense units and ongoing reforms to recruitment, procurement, and ensuring a basic drone supply to brigades.

via The Kyiv Independent|

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defense2 years ago•2 min saved

US Marines to Acquire 3 Iron Dome Batteries and 2,000 Interceptor Missiles

The US Marine Corps plans to acquire three batteries of Israel's Iron Dome air defense system, along with nearly 2,000 interceptor missiles, in a deal expected to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The deal will be signed with Raytheon, a partner of Iron Dome's manufacturer, Rafael. The Marine Corps has successfully tested the system, known as the Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC), and plans to procure three MRIC batteries, 1,840 Tamir interceptor missiles, 44 launchers, and 11 US-made command centers. The Iron Dome, originally designed to intercept rockets, has been upgraded to shoot down mortar shells, drones, and cruise missiles. Israel has previously sold two Iron Dome batteries to the US, and the system is being integrated into the US Army's air defense array.

via The Times of Israel|

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