Denmark has procured additional fire units for the IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence system as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, with the contract signed in Coblenz on 4 December 2025.
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.
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 has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to protect its population against medium-range aerial threats.
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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).
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ESSI enables better coordination of procurement projects, training and logistical aspects in the area of ground-based air defence (GBAD).
Switzerland signs declaration of accession to the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) Read More »
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).
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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.
Bundeswehr to enhance air defence capabilities with Skyranger 30 systems Read More »
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.
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Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is providing massive support for the German European Sky Shield Initiative.
Austrian Minister of Defence Klaudia Tanner has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
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The European Sky Shield Initiative is a German initiative for ground-based air defence (GBAD) in Europe.
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