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).
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Sweden signs contract with Thales for SMART-L MM long-range radars
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed an agreement ​ with Thales for the delivery and installation of SMART-L Multi Mission land based long-range radars.
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.
Switzerland intends to join the European Sky Shield Initiative
Switzerland has expressed its intention to participate in the European Sky Shield Initiative established by Germany in 2022.
US government approves USD 15 billion sale of PATRIOT PAC-3+ to Poland
The US government has approved the sale of PATRIOT PAC-3+ air and missile defence systems to Poland, with a total value of up to USD 15 billion.
Northrop Grumman fields Polish IBCS training program two years early
Northrop Grumman has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
France against Germany’s European Sky Shield Initiative
France did not join the German initiative as this would be against its commercial interests.
Macron opposes German purchase of Arrow 3 missile defence system
Macron wants European countries to seek greater independence in airspace defence, while Germany proceeds with its plan to purchase the Israeli combat-proven Arrow 3 air defence system.
AQUILA: MBDA to lead consortium for European interceptor against hypersonic threats
MBDA has worked for more than five years on innovative options for counter-hypersonic air-defence building on our expertise from the ASTER anti-missile interceptor.
How does NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence work? [VIDEO]
Every day, Allied citizens are protected from airborne threats by an integrated network of sensors, missile defence systems and fighter jets. Collectively, they’re known as the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence System (IAMD).
German lawmakers approve advance payments for Arrow 3 missile defence system
German lawmakers have authorized advance payments of up to EUR 560 million ahead of the planned purchase of Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defence system.
The Sky Sonic: Rafael’s new hypersonic missile interceptor [VIDEO]
Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced the development of the Sky Sonic, a groundbreaking system designed to intercept hypersonic missiles.