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Israeli air defence system David's Sling has successfully completed a series of tests two months after the first successful operational interception during Operation "Shield and Arrow".
The German PATRIOT air defence system deployed to protect the NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius are ready four days before the start of the meeting.
Three defence ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding their participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed an agreement with Thales for the delivery and installation of SMART-L Multi Mission land based long-range radars.
Austria intends to join the European Sky Shield Initiative, a pan-European air and missile defence project led by Germany.
In a video message, Zelenskiy praised the IRIS-T SLM air defence systems, stating, "The brilliant IRIS-T systems have proven to be very effective in protecting our air space."
Switzerland has expressed its intention to participate in the European Sky Shield Initiative established by Germany in 2022.
The Bundeswehr of Germany is deploying the PATRIOT long-range air defence system in Vilnius.
The US government has approved the sale of PATRIOT PAC-3+ air and missile defence systems to Poland, with a total value of up to USD 15 billion.
Northrop Grumman has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
The Lithuanian defence procurement agency has signed a contract with the Norwegian defence company Kongsberg for two launchers of NASAMS air defense system.
NATO exercises have again proven the potent air defence capabilities of MBDA’s Aster missile in providing long-range protection from difficult air threats.
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