Slovenia, becoming the fourth ESSI nation to sign a contract with Diehl Defence for IRIS-T SLM systems, joins Germany, Estonia, and Latvia in the initiative.
Riyadh likely welcomes diversified sources for its air-to-air missiles to ensure it retains reliable resupplies and the capacity to intercept future drone incursions
Russia's war in Ukraine has pushed the issue of stocks up the priorities list for air forces concerned about dwindling reservoirs of air-launched ordnance.
Germany transferred a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, which included an IRIS-T air defense system launcher, IRIS-T missiles, ammunition and armored personnel carriers, the German government reported.