1700057309 Austria also buys long range missiles for Sky Shield Domestic

Austria also buys long range missiles for Sky Shield Domestic

Air defense


Defense Minister Tanner wants to implement a paradigm shift in defense policy for up to four billion euros – and also buy missiles with a range of 200 kilometers


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ILA – Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition The IRIS-T SLM Multifunctional Radar is an air defense system developed by the German company Diehl Defense. According to the manufacturer’s description, the IRIS-T SL missile used is suitable for 360-degree all-round defense against aircraft, helicopters, drones, cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles on display at ILA 2022 *** ILA International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin The IRIS T SLM multifunctional radar is an air defense system developed by the German company Diehl Defense. According to the manufacturer’s description, the IRIS T SL flying body used is suitable for 360-degree general defense against aircraft, helicopters, drones, cruisers and error

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In the summer, Austria announced its declaration of intent to participate in the European Sky Shield air defense system. The objective at that time was to acquire short and medium range missiles, although the possibility of expanding these acquisition plans was also kept open. From today it is clear: Austria will also buy long-range missiles – for the first time in the republic’s history.


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