Air defence: OCCAR contracts Eurosam for additional SAMP/T NG systems
The European long-range air and missile defence system has been choosen by Italian air Force.
NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence put to the test in Lithuania
From July 5 to 8, NATO Allies conducted testing of how their air assets work together to protect the Baltic airspace with IAMD assets.
Lockheed Martin takes next step toward PAC-3 MSE integration with Aegis system
For the first time, Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor successfully communicated with the AN/SPY-1 Radar.
Air defence: German PATRIOT system in Lithuania reaches full operational readiness
The German PATRIOT air defence system deployed to protect the NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius are ready four days before the start of the meeting.
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).
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.