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Estonia has taken delivery of its first medium-range air defense missile system, the IRIS-T SLM, which will enhance its ability to engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and helicopters. The system was received by the Estonian Air Defence Wing at Ämari Air Base. This acquisition is significant for Estonia, a NATO member that shares a border with Russia.
Diehl Defence has delivered the first IRIS-T SLM fire unit to the Estonian Air Force, expanding NATO's air defence capabilities under the European Sky Shield Initiative. The IRIS-T SLM is a medium-range ground-based air defence system. This delivery marks a significant milestone in enhancing Estonia's air defence capabilities.