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What is the European Sky Shield Initiative?

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Leonie von Hammerstein | Matthew Moore
September 11, 2023

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted Europe to review its defense needs. Germany is urging European countries to join forces to increase protection against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones by signing on to the so-called European Sky Shield Initiative.

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