The European Sky Shield Initiative is a German initiative for ground-based air defence (GBAD) in Europe.
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The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) is a German-led project to build and develop a ground-based integrated European air defence system.
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Greece and Turkey have officially joined the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), increasing the total number of participating countries to 21.
Greece and Turkey join European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) Read More »
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.
Slovenia procures IRIS-T SLM air defence system within ESSI framework Read More »
Slovenia has inked a Programme Agreement with Germany for the procurement of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system.
ESSI: Slovenia signs agreement for IRIS-T SLM air defence system Read More »
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.
Diehl Defence: EUR 600 million order for IRIS-T SLM air defence system Read More »
“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.
ESSI: further step to boost European air and missile defence capabilities Read More »
The Arrow 3 missile defence system will be fully integrated with the other systems that form the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Arrow 3 system: the highest layer of the European Sky Shield Initiative Read More »
Diehl Defence is a keen supporter of ESSI and will be ready to supply any of its ground-based air defence systems.
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“Germany’s leadership through the European Sky Shield Initiative, leveraging already existing NATO cooperation frameworks, is a crucial step to ensure that NATO can effectively defend itself against air and missile threats,” said NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană.
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