Northrop targeting more European sales for IBCS, with local production pitch
Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom are all countries Northrop is pitching, or plans to pitch, on its Integrated Battle Command System.
France and Italy order new SAMP/T air defense systems
French manufacturer Thales, which makes the air defense platforms under the Eurosam joint venture with European missile house MBDA, welcomed the French order, calling it “an additional step towards the renewal of the European Medium-Range Air Defence ground capabilities.”
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Will Poland join Sky Shield? High-level clashes show political fight
“I accepted with satisfaction the assessment and opinion of the generals and Minister Siewiera that my efforts make sense for Poland to become part of many systems, which should ultimately create an iron dome as tight as possible over the Polish sky,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
‘Decisive step’: Germany inks $1.3 billion short range air defense development contract
Prototypes of the new air defense system are due for qualification in 2027 so serial production can start in 2028, according to Germany's military procurement arm BAAINBw.
Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative
Switzerland made clear that it will “examine” areas where co-operation can be strengthened, with a plan to specifically address information exchange and training for the US-made Patriot air defense system, of which it ordered five units in June 2021.