Estonia and Latvia will be in talks with a German company on the joint purchase of the Iris-T SLM medium-range air defense system in the future. This was officially reported in the Estonian Ministry of Defense. area.
“Estonia and Latvia have chosen the German-made Iris-T system for their medium-range air defense. Countries are starting negotiations to jointly purchase Iris-T SLM … ”- stated in the publication of the Estonian Ministry of Defense.
It is emphasized that the negotiation process will continue with Diehl Defense.
Estonia and Latvia signed a protocol of intent to jointly purchase a medium-range air defense system at the NATO summit last summer.
Medium-range air defense systems can be effective in neutralizing aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and other vehicles.
Former Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna judicial The Baltic Sea is “NATO’s lake”.