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.
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.