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air defence

April 2, 2026

Iran threatens U.S., Israel with ‘harsher’ attacks

Iran has warned the U.S. and Israel that it would launch further and more severe attacks, escalating tensions amid ongoing hostilities.

U.S. plane damaged by Iran
July 9, 2024

Lithuania buys Swedish air defence system for €147 million

Lithuania bought RBS70 NG, a mobile short-range air defence system, from a Swedish company for 147 million euros (about $159 million), Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defense said Monday

Lithuania bought RBS70 NG, a mobile short-range air defence system
June 20, 2023

Russia launches ‘massive’ overnight drone attack on Kyiv

In the early hours of Tuesday, Russia launched a wave of drone attacks on Ukraine, most aimed at Kyiv.

War ravaged Ukraine
February 8, 2023

Investigators find Putin culpable in downing of passenger plane in Ukraine, killing 298 people

A Russian BUK air defence missile shot down the Malaysia Airlines Boeing over contested territory in July 2014. All 298 people on board died.

Downed MH17 flight
November 30, 2022

NATO promises Ukraine more help amid Russia’s strikes

NATO promised more arms and equipment for Ukraine to help restore power supplies cut by Russian strikes.

RAVAGED UKRAINE and NATO LEADERS