Swiss Parliament approves country's accession to European Sky Shield Initiative
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Switzerland joins the project to create a unified European air defense system, according to NZZ.
On Wednesday, April 10, the Swiss Federal Council decided to participate in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) and approved the statement of accession to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of the ESSI Cooperative Procurement Framework.
The cooperation aims to improve coordination of procurement projects, training, and logistical aspects in the field of ground-based air defense.
European Sky Shield Initiative
This is a German initiative for ground-based air defense in Europe. Launched in August 2022, the initiative is based on the need to strengthen air defense in Europe and enhance the effectiveness of collective efforts.
Currently, eleven countries have signed the declaration of accession to the Memorandum of Understanding.
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Earlier, the head of NATO's Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, said that the alliance needs transformation, and the West must prepare for an era where anything can happen at any time, including the outbreak of war.
His remarks come amid delays or limitations in military aid to Ukraine from the United States and the European Union.
On January 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that wavering Western support for Kyiv and fears of escalation with Russia could prolong the war for years.
