World Aug 27 Erdogan unveils Turkey’s new ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system By Andrew Wilks, Associated Press
World Jun 20 U.S. will rush air defense missiles to Ukraine by delaying deliveries to other allies, White House says The White House announced Thursday that it will rush delivery of air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine by redirecting planned shipments to other allied nations, as Washington scrambles to counter increased Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. By Will Weissert, Associated Press
World May 06 Ukraine says it downed Russian hypersonic missile with U.S. Patriot defense system Ukraine's air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow's most modern missiles. By David Rising, Associated Press
World Oct 13 Ukraine allies promise more air defense as Russia hits cities Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskky said Thursday such systems would "protect our sky from the terror of Russia" and help end the war. By Sabra Ayres, Associated Press
World Oct 12 WATCH: U.S. military officials say Ukraine has asked Western partners for air defense aid The request comes in light of Moscow's barrage of long-range strikes launched on major Ukrainian cities on Monday which killed 19 people. By Associated Press
Jul 12 Despite U.S. warnings, Russian air defense equipment arrives in Turkey By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press The U.S. has strongly urged NATO member Turkey to pull back from the deal with Russia — reportedly costing more than $2 billion. Continue reading
Aug 26 Pentagon Suffers Dual Setbacks in Plan to Reorganize Air Defenses By PBS News Hour The Pentagon's plan for reorganizing the nation's Air Force suffered two major blows Friday as the base closing commission voted to keep open two bases that officials wanted to shutter. Continue reading