Bundeswehr to enhance air defence capabilities with Skyranger 30 systems
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are set to enhance their air defence capabilities with the acquisition of 19 Skyranger 30 mobile air defence systems by 2028.
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Air defence: Bulgaria approves purchase of combat-proven IRIS-T SLM system
On August 6, the Bulgarian parliament approved funding for the purchase of the IRIS-T SLM (Surface-Launched Medium-Range) air defence system.
Switzerland seeks to enhance air defence by joining European Sky Shield Initiative
Following the decision of the Switzerland’s Federal Council, Chief of Armament signed an application for membership addressed to the Chairperson of the European Sky Shield Initiative.
European Sky Shield Initiative: HENSOLDT supplies air defence radars to Latvia and Slovenia
Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is providing massive support for the German European Sky Shield Initiative.
Air defence: Austria joins European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
Austrian Minister of Defence Klaudia Tanner has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Switzerland: Federal Council decides to join the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
The European Sky Shield Initiative is a German initiative for ground-based air defence (GBAD) in Europe.
The expansion of the European Sky Shield Initiative
The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) is a German-led project to build and develop a ground-based integrated European air defence system.
Greece and Turkey join European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
Greece and Turkey have officially joined the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), increasing the total number of participating countries to 21.
Slovenia procures IRIS-T SLM air defence system within ESSI framework
The purchase order includes one fire unit, consisting of the components radar, tactical operations center and four missile launchers as well as IRIS-T SL guided missiles and logistic support.
ESSI: Slovenia signs agreement for IRIS-T SLM air defence system
Slovenia has inked a Programme Agreement with Germany for the procurement of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system.
Diehl Defence: EUR 600 million order for IRIS-T SLM air defence system
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia and Diehl Defence signed a purchase order on the procurement of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system.
ESSI: further step to boost European air and missile defence capabilities
“European Sky Shield Initiative, under Germany’s leadership, shows the value of Allies stepping up to meet NATO’s requirements, while ensuring interoperability and integration,” said NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană.