Austria is preparing: Arrived for safe air defense until 2028!
Austria is preparing: Arrived for safe air defense until 2028!
Wien, Österreich - Austria is at the beginning of a significant change in air defense. Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) announced that in 2028 the country wants to have specific decisions on long -range missile defense systems. This is part of the comprehensive plans for the development of the European air defense system "Sky Shield". This should not only procure medium and short-distance defense systems, but also long-haul solutions, the costs of which could increase to around four billion euros. Tanner emphasized that developments in the USA will influence the purchase decision, especially when selecting the provider for the systems (see vienna.at ).
A declaration of intent is signed by the EU Defense Council in Brussels at the end of May at the end of May. The chief planner of the Federal Army, Lieutenant General Bruno Hofbauer, pointed out that current feedback is analyzed and a decision will probably be made by the middle of the year. However, the availability of the first-class medium-range air defense systems is expected at the earliest in 2027, since extensive contract negotiations are necessary after the procurement decision. Tanner called the Iris-T system from Diehl Defense as a promising model (according to Kleinezeitung.at ).urgent need for action
Developments in Ukraine and the Middle East have shown that Austria urgently needs to catch up in the field of air defense. Tanner emphasized that it was essential for a neutral country like Austria to effectively defend your own airspace. The use of the Israeli system to defend drones and rockets shows how important such systems are in today's geopolitical landscape. Austria wants to act in close exchange with the also neutral Switzerland, which has already decided to acquire the US Patriot system for long-distance defense.
The advantages of "Sky Shield" should not only be limited to Austria. Tanner emphasized that Austria contributes to the European defense architecture and has more soldiers abroad than many other countries. The ongoing contact with other EU countries and the analysis of the industrial locations are crucial steps to ensure that Austria is well prepared to counter current and future challenges in air defense.
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