15 European nations sign LoI to strengthen air and missile defence

The European Sky Shield Initiative will enable nations to jointly procure air defence equipment and missiles.

Defence Ministers representing 14 NATO member states and Finland have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) in Belgium to develop the European Sky Shield Initiative.

The multi-national initiative, led by Germany, is intended to strengthen NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence.

NATO deputy secretary general Mircea Geoană said: “This commitment is even more crucial today, as we witness the ruthless and indiscriminate missile attacks by Russia in Ukraine, killing civilians and destroying critical infrastructure.

“In this context, I strongly welcome Germany’s leadership in launching the European Sky Shield Initiative.

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