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The US Air Force was unable to complete the last test of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile in 2023. It had to be destroyed.
Most of the U.S. MIM-104 Patriot systems are in the process of deployment in the Middle East. Growing tensions in the region underscore the limited capabilities of the missile and air defence system.
Spain has approved funding for the purchase of US AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) missiles. This will be the second AMRAAM order for the country in less than a year.
The Yemeni Houthis, who are backed by Iran, the day before said they had launched a large number of rockets and drones in the direction of Israel. The Yemeni military press later published a video of the launch.
Switzerland has become the 15th operator of Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhanced (MSE) missiles. This was announced by Lockheed Martin on its official website.
Lockheed Martin has received funding to develop a reentry vehicle for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile. This was announced by the US Department of Defence.
Since the Hamas attack on Israel in early October 2023, the US has moved a large amount of military equipment to the Middle East. Jordan wants the Pentagon to deploy MIM-104 Patriot systems on its territory.
Israel has repeatedly used Iron Dome short-range surface-to-air missiles in its new war against Hamas. The MIM-104 Patriot was also in operation. Now it is the turn of the Arrow.
On 30 October 2023, the Ukrainian Defence Forces launched a strike on Crimea. The Russians report that the attack hit a S-300 complex.
The Russians report the creation of a new long-range cruise missile. It is designed for the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter.
At the end of the decade, India plans to deploy an air defence system of its own production. It will have capabilities comparable to those offered by Russia's S-400 Triumf system, which is also in service with the Indian Army.
Work continues in the US on the new MADIS (Marine Air Defence Integrated System) Mk 1 mobile air defence system. The Marine Corps recently conducted tests.
Russian propagandists last week reported a strike on an S-400 air defence position in the occupied Luhansk region. This information has now been officially confirmed by Ukraine.
A strategic Russian air defence facility in Crimea was attacked. The strike was carried out on the night of 30 October 2023.
The Turkish Air Force, following the Navy and Army, will arm itself with ATMACA anti-ship missiles. The carriers will be fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters.
