European Sky Shield Initiative: Slovenia orders more IRIS-T SLM units from Diehl Defence
The Slovenian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to procure two additional fire units of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence system.
European Sky Shield Initiative: Denmark procures combat-proven IRIS-T SLM air defence system
The IRIS-T SLM is designed to counter threats such as aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones at distances of up to 40 kilometres and altitudes reaching 20 kilometres.
Switzerland signs contract for combat-proven IRIS-T SLM ground based air defence system
Switzerland has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to protect its population against medium-range aerial threats.
ESSI: Switzerland to sign deal for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems this summer
Switzerland and Germany have signed a programme agreement for the joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Switzerland signs declaration of accession to the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
ESSI enables better coordination of procurement projects, training and logistical aspects in the area of ground-based air defence (GBAD).
ESSI: Bulgaria signs contract for IRIS-T SLM air defence system
Bulgaria has signed a contract to procure the German medium-range air defence system, IRIS-T SLM, as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
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.
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.
