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U.S. intelligence warns China may covertly send air defenses to Iran soon

U.S. intelligence believes China may be preparing to send air defense systems to Iran, possibly through third countries, despite a two-week ceasefire and public denials from Beijing, CNN reported on April 11, citing three sources familiar with recent intelligence assessments.

11 April, 09:13 PM

Russia’s modified Geran drone can now shoot aircraft and strike targets, Ukraine reveals

Russia has equipped a new version of its Geran drone with a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) and a strike warhead, adapting it to target aircraft in response to Ukraine’s successful air defense efforts, Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence agency reported on Jan. 12.

12 January, 12:11 PM

MANPADS-armed Shaheds still vulnerable to Ukrainian interceptor drones — ISW

Moscow has started bolting MANPADS (man-portable air defense systems) onto Shahed strike drones, but the “upgrade” does little to protect them from Ukrainian interceptors, the Institute for the Study of War wrote on Jan. 5.

6 January, 10:00 AM

Ukraine eyeing €120M Polish loan for Piorun, Krab systems

Ukraine is in talks with Poland to secure a €120 million ($139 million) loan to acquire products from Poland’s defense industry, including Piorun man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) and Krab self-propelled howitzers, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told news agency Ukrinform on Aug. 4.

4 August 2025, 07:20 PM

Lithuania delivers short-range MANPADS and missiles to Ukraine

Lithuania has provided Ukraine with short-range man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) and accompanying missiles, the country's Ministry of National Defense reported on Jan. 30.

30 January 2025, 07:13 PM

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