The IRIS-T SLM is considered one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world
Euronews: Fifteen European countries unite to boost air defence capabilities
Fifteen European countries on Thursday announced that they would jointly procure air defence systems to protect the continent under a newly-created European Sky Shield Initiative.
Germany, which spearheaded the project, will coordinate the joint procurements to urgently plug existing gaps with regard to possible air attacks at close range -- including drones -- as well as medium and long-range, and especially against ballistic missiles and cruise missiles which Russia owns, its defence ministry said.
"It is about being able to set prices accordingly and, of course, it is also about being able to support each other jointly in terms of maintenance. So it's a win-win situation for the countries that are part of it," Minister Christine Lambrecht told reporters on Thursday morning.
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WNU Editor: The systems that are likely to be purchased are the German-made IRIS-T, the US Patriot system and the Israeli-manufactured Arrow system
Fifteen European Countries Have Agreed To Jointly Procure Air Defense Systems
14 NATO Allies and Finland agree to boost European air defence capabilities -- NATO
NATO States Back German-led Anti-Missile Shield for Europe -- Bloomberg
Germany, NATO allies aim to jointly procure air defence systems -- Reuters
Germany, 14 NATO allies agree to procure air defense systems -- DW
European Allies Join German Air Defence Push -- Barrons
NATO allies aim for joint air defense systems such as Israel's Arrow 3 -- Jerusalem Post
What is Germany's IRIS-T air defense system? -- DW
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