NASAMS

Ukraine faced critical air defense missile shortages during Russian attacks

Ukraine has at times had to repel massive Russian attacks while facing a critical shortage of air defense missiles, with one NASAMS system operating with only two missiles instead of six, Air Force spokesman Col. Yurii Ihnat told RBC-Ukraine in an interview published on Feb. 2.

2 February, 11:21 AM

Norway delivers significant number of NASAMS missiles to Ukraine

Norway has recently delivered a significant number of missiles for NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine to help protect its cities from Russian strikes, Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik said during an online meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Mykhailo Fedorov on Jan. 22.

22 January, 04:38 PM

Podcasts & Video

Inside Ukraine’s NASAMS Crews: “One Use, One Target Destroyed”

9 July 2025, 12:48 AM

US freezes air defense, other key weapons shipments to Kyiv

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause in missile and ammunition deliveries to Kyiv, including Patriot interceptors vital for Ukraine’s air defenses, amid one of Russia’s biggest aerial attack campaigns of the war, Defense Express reported on July 2.

2 July 2025, 11:02 AM

What to know about Russia’s Onyx missiles launched into southern Ukraine

Russia launched an Onyx anti-ship missile from occupied Crimea at Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast, marking the latest use of the weapon — typically designed for naval targets — against land-based sites following the so-called "Easter truce" on April 21.

21 April 2025, 11:15 AM

Military expert: Ukraine has the potential to build its own air defense

Ukraine currently lacks experience in producing its own air defense systems and has primarily focused on upgrading existing platforms, according to military expert and aviation historian Mykhailo Zhirohov. In an interview with NV on Feb. 15., Zhirohov shared his insights on Ukraine’s potential to develop and manufacture its own air defense systems.

20 February 2025, 04:15 PM

US announces $2.5 billion in new military aid for Ukraine

President Joe Biden approved nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, the White House announced on Dec. 30.

30 December 2024, 04:05 PM

New air defense systems will protect only NATO skies, says Polish Defense Minister

The air defense systems Warsaw expects to receive from allies will exclusively protect the airspace of NATO countries, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz told TVN24 on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 02:54 PM

Canadian NASAMS System nearing transfer to Ukraine

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced that Canada will soon deliver a NASAMS air defense system, purchased for Ukraine, Ukrinform reported on Nov. 21.

21 November 2024, 08:44 AM

Defense Minister Umerov arrives in Norway to discuss military aid

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has arrived in Norway for a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart, Bjørn Arild Gram, Umerov said in a Telegram post on Nov. 14.

15 November 2024, 01:25 AM

Pentagon to send Ukraine 500 interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS – WSJ

The Pentagon will send Ukraine more than 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS missile defense systems, which are expected to arrive in the coming weeks, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing a senior White House official.

9 November 2024, 02:15 PM

Pentagon announces $425 million Ukraine aid package

The U.S. Department of Defense will deliver another $425 million security assistance package to Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Nov. 1.

1 November 2024, 08:30 PM

Last NATO summit boosts Ukrainian defense amid Russia war, says Zelenskyy

The recent NATO summit is “the most powerful” in terms of its impact on boosting Ukraine’s defense in the war against Russia, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference on July 15.

15 July 2024, 04:56 PM

Allies pledge $1 billion to bolster Ukraine's air defense at NATO Summit

An additional Patriot air defense system will be transfered to Ukraine, along with other military supplies to strengthen the country's air defense, US President Joe Biden said at the NATO summit opening in Washington on July 9.

10 July 2024, 09:00 AM

US commits $2.2 billion to Patriot and NASAMS ammunition for Ukraine

Washington will spend $2.2 billion to procure interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems operated by Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on July 3.

4 July 2024, 01:45 AM

US to divert foreign AA ammunition deliveries to Ukraine

The United States will prioritize supplying Ukraine with air defense ammunition ahead of fulfilling orders placed by other U.S. allies and partners, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said on June 20.

20 June 2024, 09:22 PM

Ukraine may use its last Patriot and NASAMS missiles to wear down Russian aviation — Forbes

The Ukrainian Air Force aims to use the last few missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS surface-to-air missile launchers to inflict losses to the Russian Air Force and thus prevent future bombings, Forbes reported.

28 February 2024, 04:00 PM

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