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.
Northrop Grumman, Diehl Defence to collaborate on air and missile defence capabilities
Northrop Grumman and Diehl Defence signed a MOU formalizing their commitment to work together to support innovative layered air and missile defence capabilities for Germany.
Saab receives order from Sweden for mobile short-range air defence
Saab has received an order for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
Czech Republic acquires I-Derby ER missiles for Spyder air defence system
The Czech government has decided to order 48 I-Derby ER (Extended Range) missiles manufactured by the Israeli defence giant Rafael.
Intracom Defense: WiSPRevo CIS selected for IRIS-T GBAD systems
Greek company Intracom Defense (IDE) announces a new area of co-operation with Diehl Defence.
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Threat-adequate and highly mobile: Rheinmetall’s Oerlikon Skyranger 35 [VIDEO]
The Skyranger 35 can protect mobile units on the march or critical stationary infrastructure and facilities from aerial threats.
Diehl Defence supports the Luftwaffe with a new GBAD training facility
Diehl Defence's training services in Todendorf are primarily designed for the IRIS-T SLM system.
Aselsan introduces Gokkubbe air and missile defence system
Aselsan introduces Gokkubbe, a cutting-edge GBAD system meticulously engineered to provide an optimal and modular air defence solution.
Slovenia allocates EUR 200 million for GBAD programme
The Slovenian Ministry of Defence has announced allocation of EUR 200 million towards the acquisition of a Ground Based Air Defence System (GBAD).
Norway plans to acquire a long-range GBAD system
Norway is planning to launch a program aimed at implementing a long-range air defence system (GBAD) into the Norwegian Armed Forces.
Diehl Defence: IRIS-T SLM interoperability demonstrated during NATO exercise
Diehl Defence participated in NATO's Joint Project Optic Windmill (JPOW) exercise, where it demonstrated the interoperability of its IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defence system.
Air defence: SAMP/T system fully operational in Slovakia
The Italian Army SAMP/T surface-based air defence system deployed to Slovakia has officially been declared fully operational.