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.
European Sky Shield Initiative
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.
Austria plans to strengthen air defence with long-range system
The Austrian government announced its intention to bolster national air defense by acquiring a long-range air defence system for its armed forces.
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.
Arrow 3 system: the highest layer of the European Sky Shield Initiative
The Arrow 3 missile defence system will be fully integrated with the other systems that form the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Diehl Defence – a key industry partner of the European Sky Shield Initiative
Diehl Defence is a keen supporter of ESSI and will be ready to supply any of its ground-based air defence systems.
Switzerland, Austria, and Germany sign MoU on European Sky Shield Initiative
Three defence ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding their participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Austria to join European Sky Shield Initiative
Austria intends to join the European Sky Shield Initiative, a pan-European air and missile defence project led by Germany.