US EditionEstonia and Latvia look to purchase mid-range air defence from Germany
- Estonia and Latvia are in talks with German company Diehl Defence for the procurement of a medium-range air defence system.
- The negotiations will determine the cost of the system and additional capabilities, with a conclusion possible during the summer.
- The purchase will be led by Estonia Centre for Defence Investment, and the objective is to have operational capabilities by 2025.
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Estonia, Latvia plan joint purchase of German medium-range IRIS-T air defence systems
Estonia and Latvia plan jointly to acquire German air defence systems for the protection of the two NATO nations' airspace in what would be the biggest defence co-operation deal between the Baltic neighbours that border Russia, the Estonian and Latvian defence ministries said Sunday.
Air defense is considered a weak point in the Baltic states. In light of the war in Ukraine, Estonia and Latvia now want to acquire the German IRIS-T-SLM air defense system. A sales contract could be signed soon.
Estonia and Latvia look to purchase mid-range air defence from Germany
European Union and NATO members Estonia and Latvia will begin negotiations with Germany's Diehl Defence for the purchase of a medium-range air defence system, Estonia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Estonia, Latvia plan joint purchase of German medium-range IRIS-T air defense systems
Estonia and Latvia plan jointly to acquire German air defense systems for the protection of the two NATO nations' airspace in what would be the biggest defense cooperation deal between the Baltic neighbors that border Russia, the Estonian and Latvian defense ministries said Sunday.
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