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European defence firms have formed the Bliksem EXO consortium to develop a sovereign upper-layer interceptor for NATO-compatible missile defence. The consortium includes Airbus Defence and Space, Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, Safran Electronics & Defense, and Thales. They have signed a Letter of Intent to establish the consortium.
The development of a sovereign upper-layer interceptor is significant for enhancing NATO's missile defence capabilities and promoting European defence sovereignty. This consortium represents a collaborative effort among major European defence firms to advance missile defence technology.
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