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military-and-defense2 years ago•0 min saved

"NATO Allies Unite for $5.5 Billion Purchase of 1000 Patriot Missiles Amid Rising Air Threats"

NATO's procurement arm has facilitated a deal for Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles. The contract was awarded to COMLOG, a joint venture between Raytheon and MBDA, to support the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) and expand European production capacity for the new GEM-T missiles, aiming to meet the growing demand for air defense capabilities among NATO members.

via Reuters|

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defense2 years ago•6 min saved

"Germany's Record-Breaking Purchase: Israel's Arrow 3 Missile Defense System"

The U.S. government has approved Germany's $3.5 billion purchase of Israeli-made Arrow 3 missile defense systems, making it Israel's largest-ever defense deal. The deal will bring a unique anti-ballistic missile capability to Western Europe, as militaries in the region seek to increase their resilience against potential ballistic missile attacks from Russia. The German Ministry of Defense stated that the system is designed to protect the skies above Germany and all of Europe, with integration into NATO's protective shield. The acquisition signifies closer military relations between Germany and Israel and may lead to further orders from other NATO countries as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative.

via The War Zone|

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