Türkiye joins
European Sky Shield Initiative
European Sky Shield Initiative
26 FEBRUARY 2024
Türkiye and Greece have signed a letter of intent during the NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels to participate in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) led by Germany. The ESSI aims to strengthen air and missile defense in Europe and allows member states to pool resources and make cost-effective purchases, including the German-made Iris-T and the US Patriot missile system.