4 sources · first reported Yesterday
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.
The IRIS-T SLM air defense system provides Estonia with improved capabilities to defend against aerial threats, enhancing regional security and deterrence against potential Russian aggression.
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