What Happened
Ten Nations Form Coalition To Develop Joint Defense System
Ten European countries, including Ukraine, have announced the formation of a coalition to develop a joint anti-ballistic missile system. The Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition aims to complement existing national systems and work with industry on Patriots and Franco-Italian SAMP/T. The initiative is meant to address the shrinking availability of interceptors on the global defense market and aligns with US calls for Europe to shoulder greater responsibility for the continent’s security. The coalition’s initial production efforts will center on Ukraine’s Freyja anti-ballistic system, with the goal of achieving capability within 12 months. This development was reported by Eurasia Review.