Interceptor Missiles
Coverage of Interceptor Missiles in the Nexus archive.
- Kyiv residents face attacks with fewer defenses overhead
Another overnight attack killed at least 17 people in and around Kyiv. Ukraine faces a shortage of interceptor missiles used to defend the capital.
- Defense Giants Invest Record Funds into Tech Startups
Global defense contractors have invested a record $4.1 billion in venture capital rounds for military startups this year, focusing on autonomous drones and interceptor missiles. US-based Lockheed Martin and UK-based BAE Systems are leading this effort, aligning with a strategic shift in European governmental defense policies.
- Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Zelensky will urge NATO to provide more air defense systems during a meeting in Turkey following intense Russian strikes. He specifically requested interceptor missiles to bolster Ukraine's defenses.
- Zelensky slams world’s ‘absurd’ lack of interceptor missiles after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the insufficient production of interceptor missiles to protect people from ballistic attacks, following a Russian strike on Kyiv. He described the lack of scaled-up manufacturing as 'absurd' in the modern world.
- Russia massive attack: 'West simply doesn't have enough interceptors', military expert says
A military expert states that Western nations lack sufficient interceptor missiles to counter Russia's frequent and large-scale attacks on Ukraine. He notes that Ukraine's allies are providing maximum support but are constrained by the volume of Russian assaults.
- DRDO demonstrates advanced missile defence, anti-ship strike capabilities in three successful flight tests
DRDO conducted three successful flight tests demonstrating advanced missile defense and anti-ship strike capabilities. The tests showed a multi-layered BMD system where interceptor missiles engaged and destroyed designated targets.
- Kyiv Bets on Low-Cost EW 'Lima' to Spoof Russian Drones as Interceptor Shortage Grow
Ukraine is deploying the homegrown 'Lima' electronic warfare system to counter Russian drones and missiles amid shortages of interceptor missiles. The system disrupts satellite navigation signals, redirecting weapons off course, and has already neutralized over 20,000 Shahed drones and dozens of missiles.
- Ukraine Tests Cheap Interceptor Missiles to Counter Shahed Drone Threat – Fedorov
Ukraine is testing affordable interceptor missiles under a presidential directive to strengthen air defense capabilities against Russian drone and missile attacks. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the program aims to scale up production of cost-effective air defense solutions. Current defenses intercept most drones, but officials say further strengthening is needed against intensified Russian strikes.